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A Practical Guide that Answers Your Biggest Sales Tax Questions

Do you have questions about the ins and outs of sales tax? You’re not the only one. Professionals at all levels of experience often find themselves with more questions than answers when it comes to deciphering the rules and regulations…

Sales Tax 101: Determining When Sales Tax Applies

This blog details key items in understanding when a sale is taxable or exempt and what you need to know to ensure that an exemption can be claimed.

A Sneak Peek at the 2026 Sales Tax Outlook 

Get an early look at the 2026 sales tax landscape, emerging state tax trends, nexus changes, digital goods rules, compliance priorities, and what tax professionals should watch this year and beyond.

From Etsy to Shopify: Sales Tax Tips to Keep Your Small Business on Track

This blog will break down the key challenges and provide practical tips to help you navigate sales tax on popular e-commerce platforms, whether they are selling platforms or marketplace facilitators.

3 Things US Importers Need to Know that Could Impact Their Bottom Line

We have highlighted three key issues that US importers should be aware when importing into Canada.

The Secrets of True Professionalism: Key Takeaways and Insights

In this blog, we\’ll dive into the essential principles and insights from this groundbreaking book, providing you with actionable takeaways to enhance your professional journey based on our team’s insight after reading our most recent book club selection.

Succeeding in the Post-Wayfair Landscape: Top 3 Trends in Sales Tax Six Years On

Let’s explore the top three emerging trends in sales tax that are shaping the current and future landscape.

Sales Tax Industry: Bigger Than You Think!

Sales tax is a niche area of accounting, business operations and finance, but that doesn’t mean career options are limited! The sales tax industry offers a whole realm of possibilities! Any type of organization that makes sales must consider the…

4 Things You Need to Know Before Selecting a Sales Tax Automation System

Selecting a sales tax automation system is a decision you need to get right the first time. Here are four things you need to know before choosing a system.

Our Company Values: The Roots for Fostering a Relationship with You

At the Sales Tax Institute and YETTER Tax, we firmly believe that the essence of our purpose lies not only in what we offer but also in how we embody our core values in every interaction with you.

Sales Tax and Sustainability: Bringing the Focus Back to Our Earth

Who knew sales tax could have an impact on the environment and the world we live in? They do! Learn more…

Gross Receipts Taxes 101

Here is the 101 knowledge that you need to know to get you acquainted with gross receipts taxes…

The Best Advice from Women in Sales Tax

Watch this video to hear the best advice from women in the industry.

Your Guide to Sales Tax in the Midwest

To catch you up and cut down your research time, we’ve compiled some of the essential Midwestern sales tax trends for 2024 that you need to know.

Assemble Your Toolkit for Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemptions

The harsh reality is that sales tax affects just about every single business in the United States, but it is like solving a puzzle to find resources about it. Your responsibility can vary across all 50 states, even if you…

3 Trending 2024 Sales Tax Issues

With insights from our sales tax experts, let\’s explore three trending sales tax issues of 2024 that could have significant impacts on your operations.

How Emotionally Intelligent are You?

Our most recent book was Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Emotional intelligence is an essential aspect of everyone’s life, whether in the personal or professional realm, so let’s dive right in!

The 5 Keys to Saving Time and Money on Tax Research

Diane Yetter outlines her systematic approach that will help you find the correct answers to sales tax questions in less time.

Key Sales Tax Updates Affecting the Southeastern United States

Picture this: an evolving sales tax landscape throughout the United States where sales tax rules resemble a puzzle, and being up to date on the Southeast region is the missing piece for compliance success.

Meet Al Paulsen, Winner of the 2023 Sales Tax Nerd Award

“In this field you get to be the star sleuth of your own detective novel, interviewing witnesses to sales tax regulations and piecing together different statutes to remain compliant for another day.” Al Paulsen sure is the main character in…

Sales Tax Best Practices for E-Commerce Businesses

In this blog post, we will explore some essential best practices for e-commerce businesses to successfully handle sales tax.

How Practical is Artificial Intelligence for Sales Tax? The Future of Sales Tax in the United States

The world of taxation is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in this transformation. AI is poised to make a substantial impact in the sales tax field.

6 Best Practices for Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Management

These six best practices for sales tax exemption certificate management can help prevent documentation snafus.

The Social Impact of Sales Tax

Most discussion of sales tax takes place at the company level – from nexus determination to tax remittance and all the processes in between. We know how to quantify the impact sales tax has on a company. But what about the wider impact?

How To: Determine Sales Tax Sourcing for Services

It’s daunting to figure out where you have sales tax obligations. And when you are a service provider, the responsibility grows even more complicated! If you have physical or economic nexus in the states that tax services across the country,…

Sales Tax Institute Book Club: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Our team chose Dare to Lead by Brené Brown as our book club book this quarter. We learned new skills paired with actionable items we can apply.

Best Practices for Construction Contract Planning

Construction projects can be massive and overwhelming endeavors for property owners. The projects entail a slew of decisions and require clear and frequent communication with the project contractor.