We write The Sales Tax Institute blog to help keep you informed on all things sales tax and the profession. You will find articles about hot topics like nexus, detailed information on important legislation, and professional development insights to help you pave the path of your career.
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…
In a post-Wayfair world, retailers need to be aware of the impact this court decision can have on their operations. Here are three ways that Wayfair will impact retailers and what to do about it.
Sales tax experts lend their insight into and predictions for one of the most important U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding sales tax in decades, South Dakota v. Wayfair.
June 21, 2019 marks the one year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the seminal South Dakota v. Wayfair case. And what a wild year it has been! As you can imagine, we’ve been busy at the Sales…
A whirlwind of sales tax changes have swept across the Western region of the U.S. following the Wayfair decision. From novel approaches to economic nexus to shifting thresholds – keeping up with changes for remote sellers is no easy feat…
On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case. For those of us in the sales tax field, this decision is as big as it gets.
Use tax compliance is an important issue yet it is frequently neglected or forgotten about when looking at the big picture of keeping your company in compliance. Let’s first get clear on what use tax is. Use tax is a…
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…
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.
Diane Yetter shares her experience visiting the Supreme Court for the biggest sales tax case in decades, South Dakota v. Wayfair.
What two things can help you succeed the most? Most people think it is intelligence and connections. And yes, those are important, but I would argue that the two most important are passion and intrigue.
We give thanks to every member of the Sales Tax Institute circle who was a part of this momentous year in sales tax.
States have been tackling taxation of software and the cloud for quite some time and this trend has continued post-South Dakota v. Wayfair. In fact, a number of major pieces of legislation have become effective post-Wayfair across the states. Let’s…
Drop shipments are common but tricky transactions. Given that a large number of companies are dealing with these transactions in a changing sales tax landscape, there are some common misunderstandings floating around. How can you tell drop shipment facts from…
Post-Wayfair, significant sales tax legislative changes have happened on a daily basis, and the Southern states are no exception. We’ve seen a flurry of sales tax legislative activity recently regarding changes for remote sellers making sales into Southern states. If…
It’s back-to-school time for students everywhere, but this time of year provides the perfect opportunity for us as professionals to think about continuing our education and professional growth as well.
Are you an Amazon, Etsy, eBay, or other type of marketplace seller? Sales tax is probably the last thing you want to think about. However, the past couple of years have been unprecedented in terms of sales tax law changes…
When it comes to sales tax, there is no such thing as “fly over country.” If you have business operations in the Midwest or make sales into Midwestern states, you must stay on top of sales tax changes that impact…
Figuring out if you have nexus in a state and need to collect and remit sales tax used to be somewhat clear. That’s not the case anymore.
You may not know it, but we are on the cusp of one of the most important court decisions regarding sales tax in decades.
Like the rest of the country, the Southeast region of the U.S. is not immune to the changes created by the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision. In fact, 2020 presented a slew of changes in the southeast that have big…
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.
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…
Post-Wayfair, it has never been more important to understand your sales tax registration obligations. If you’re making sales, chances are good that you will need to register to collect and remit sales tax in multiple states.