Kelly Smith did not seek out a career in sales tax. However, when a sales tax opportunity presented itself, she dove in headfirst and never looked back. Sales tax piqued her curiosity and became a natural fit for Kelly as…
Sales Tax Institute Book Club: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
The Sales Tax Institute book club continued into the month of August to maintain our company-wide conversation about race in the United States. Our book of choice, Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk…
Celebrating a Year of Excitement and Challenges
Today is the day that I contemplate the past and look to the future. Why August 6? It is the anniversary of YETTER Tax and the Sales Tax Institute! It was 24 years ago when it all started. It is…
Sales Tax Institute Book Club: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
Last month, the Sales Tax Institute made a commitment to dismantle our internal biases and become active in creating change by eliminating injustices in our country. Each member of our team remains accountable for this promise. After reflecting as a…
To Our Community
Dear Sales Tax Institute Community, Recent events triggered by the senseless murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others have shaken our home city of Chicago, our state, and our country. We are encouraged by the many peaceful protestors…
2019 by the Numbers
What were the biggest moments in sales tax in 2019? Check out the Sales Tax Institute graphical year in review.
The Top 5 Reasons We’re Feeling Grateful in 2019
From record student numbers to new Sales Tax Institute team members – we are grateful for yet another exciting and busy year in the sales tax field, learning and growing alongside you. Here are the top five reasons we’re feeling extra grateful this year.
Meet the 2019 Sales Tax Nerd Award Winner: Cherie Julius
The Sales Tax Institute is excited to announce that we have selected Cherie Julius, Senior Tax Manager at Uline, Inc., as the winner of the first ever Sales Tax Nerd Award!
23 Years of Sales Tax Institute
By Diane Yetter Today marks 23 years (CRAZY!) since I started Yetter Consulting and the Sales Tax Institute. As I’ve thought about this date and the amount of time I’ve been helping people with sales tax issues, it often feels…
How One Court Decision Kept Us on Our Toes, Brought Us Together & Moves Us Forward
The Wayfair decision is unprecedented in the amount of change it brought to the sales tax landscape. It is also unprecedented in the way it has inspired camaraderie and community building among sales tax professionals in ways that make our…
Women in Sales Tax: Taking on the Business World & Pursuing Their Passion
The Sales Tax Institute is proudly woman-owned and woman-led. In light of Women’s History month, we’re celebrating all the women who spend their days working in sales tax. It’s a special month to take the time to elevate the voices…
Talking Sales Tax with Faculty Member Charles Maniace
Welcome to the latest in our series of Sales Tax Institute faculty member profiles! I recently sat down to chat with Charles Maniace, Director of Regulatory Analysis at Sovos. Charles is one of our newest faculty members, but he has…
Celebrating the Sales Tax Nerd Community
Are you a sales tax nerd? Let us know on social that you’re a self-declared nerd using the hashtag #salestaxnerd and tagging Sales Tax Institute.
Football, Pizza & Sales Tax – A Chat with Faculty Member Jordan Goodman
Faculty member, Jordan Goodman, shares about his career path, advice for young sales tax professionals, and why he\’s passionate about teaching and working in sales tax.
Top 2018 Sales Tax Developments and 2019 Predictions from Sales Tax Pros
2018 was a year for the books. We took the opportunity to reflect on one of the most exciting years in sales tax history by gathering insights from professionals at the top of the sales tax field. We asked sales…
2018 Sales Tax by the Numbers
A snapshot of the Sales Tax Institute\’s 2018 year in sales tax. From Wayfair to teaching more students than ever before, it was a memorable year!
Giving Thanks to this Monumental Sales Tax Year
2018 has been one of the craziest, busiest, and for some of us, the most fulfilling years as sales tax professionals.
SD v Wayfair: The Decision – Day 1 Analysis with Diane Yetter
Diane Yetter debriefs the momentous Supreme Court decision, South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court. She breaks down what the decision means for businesses and shares her initial reactions during a live Q&A session.
Basics of Sales and Use Tax by the Numbers
Discover how Basics of Sales and Use Tax has helped people work faster, smarter, and more accurately and realize the number of career options in sales tax.
South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court Experience
Diane Yetter shares her experience visiting the Supreme Court for the biggest sales tax case in decades, South Dakota v. Wayfair.
Spring Into New Learning Opportunities
This spring, our live webinars include a 2-part series covering some critical sales tax topics as well as a new regionally focused webinar that we are excited to be offering.
Farewell 2017; Here’s To You 2018!
Diane Yetter takes a look back at the biggest developments of 2017.
Feeling Grateful
‘Tis the season to be thankful and to express our gratitude to those around us. Diane Yetter shares what she’s thankful for this season.
Hot topics at 2017 Advanced & Basics
A recap of the topics that the Sales Tax Institute faculty spent a lot of time discussing with the attendees of the 2017 Advanced and Basics live courses.