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.
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.
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?
Are you starting to come back into the office? Or maybe you are also starting to attend in person conferences – in either case, it is time to revisit the value of networking!
Explore how you can advance your sales tax career through investing in yourself and your skills by gathering your resources or through an industry change.
Watch memorable highlights from our Women to Watch in Sales Tax series and soak up the advice from five trailblazing women in sales tax.
In our most recent edition of the Sales Tax Institute Book Club, our staff all took part in some self-reflection of two particular personality styles: introversion and extroversion.
Last month, the Sales Tax Institute book club focused on learning the art and science of giving and receiving feedback by reading Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen.
This article gives you a sneak peak into all the inspiring women we’ve had the chance to interview so far on our series Women to Watch in Sales Tax, check them out!
Learn how the 14 West Sales Tax Team leverages strengths and builds a supportive environment to tackle mountains of sales tax work for numerous companies.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked an accomplished group of women in state and local tax to share the words of wisdom that has guided their careers.
Monica Schaefer thrives finding answers to murky “it depends” situations. She is a stellar example of how research-savvy, driven professionals can find a fulfilling career in sales tax.
Sales tax is a niche area of accounting 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 sales tax…
As you move through the ranks of your company and take on more responsibility in leading other people, have you ever wondered: “Am I a leader or a manger?”
One of the drawbacks of being a sales tax specialist is that sometimes it’s harder to get invited to the “party” – whether it’s a planning meeting, product launch, or growth strategy session. Leadership and others outside the sales tax…
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.
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.
Diane Yetter shares her experience visiting the Supreme Court for the biggest sales tax case in decades, South Dakota v. Wayfair.
Negotiating with your boss about a promotion, access to more resources, or a pay raise can be daunting. Here are some tips for tax pros to take their careers to the next level.
Is becoming an expert in one area preferable to becoming a jack of all trades competent in many areas?
Diane Yetter discusses the Council on State Taxation and their annual Basics school at which she teaches.
Diane Yetter takes a look back on the 20th anniversary of YETTER and the Sales Tax Institute.
We asked professionals what they enjoy most about working with sales and use tax and compiled the responses in this blog post.