E-com Sales Tax

Have you ever wondered how your client or company was selected for a sales tax audit? Do you worry that you or client will soon come under sales tax audit? Is there a way that you can prepare for a sales tax audit? Andy has seen 100’s maybe even 1000’s of sales tax audits and has written many articles on these very questions. Listen in as Andy shares his knowledge and experience with sales tax audits.Additional Questions Answered:How can I know if my client will be audited for sales tax?How can I prevent my clients from being audited for sales tax?What chances does my client have of being audited for sales tax?What factors should I look at when it comes to sales tax audits?Does the industry play a role in who is selected for a sales tax audit?What kinds of sampling do sales tax auditors use?What are the biggest errors found in sales tax audits?What industries are selected for sales tax audits most often in California?What industries are selected for sales tax audits most often in Texas?Sign up for a free stra

Imagine that you’ve been in business for several years. Things are going along pretty well. By just surviving, you’ve been more successful than most businesses. And then you find out some terrible news about sales tax; you learn that because of “nexus” in prior years, you may actually owe back taxes and it might be a significant amount. This is money you don’t have. You didn’t collect it from your customers and you have no way of collecting it from them now, years after the fact. You simply do NOT have the means to pay the back taxes. What do you do? What are your options? Listen in as Andy and Dan discuss your different options and help you decide what to do.Additional Questions Answered:If I just register going forward what are the risks?What is the statute of limitations when it comes to sales tax audits?What if I put a date from the past on my state sales tax registration form?What incentives do states have to offer amnesty plans for online sellers?Will there be another sales tax amnesty program like many

We recently had a call with a CPA that had connections with approximately 2,000 Amazon FBA sellers. He was doing some due diligence after seeing one of our webinars to see what his FBA seller friends were doing about their own sales tax obligations. It turns out that everyone that he talked to in his initial sample was sure that Amazon not only collected the sales tax but also remitted the sales tax, giving them no sales tax obligations. Listen in as Andy and Dan debunk this myth that still continues to create confusion.Additional Questions Answered:Does Amazon collect sales tax in all states on its own sales?Does Amazon remit the sales tax to all states?Does Amazon automatically collect sales tax for FBA sellers?If Amazon collects the sales tax will they send it to the different states?What is the FBA seller’s responsibility for sales tax?What is a marketplace facilitator?Which states have marketplace facilitator laws?Why doesn’t Amazon remit the sales tax in all states?Do I need to register in the the state

With the new sales tax laws coming into play all the time, more and more businesses are realizing that they may have exposure in a sales tax audit for taxes that were not collected for months or maybe years in the past. Businesses may want to get registered now and start collecting tax, but face a real dilemma when it comes to the question that comes up on every registration form: “When did you first begin doing business in this state”. If a business answers this with a date months or years in the past, then the state will bill them for the tax (plus penalties and interest). This can create a terrible hardship on businesses if they have to come up with sales tax from prior sales out of their own pockets. So what is a business supposed to do?  Andy and Dan have been helping clients for years determining their nexus and calculating their exposure they might have in the separate states. If your exposure is great enough you may want to request a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) with a state. Listen in and lea

New York just posted a notice on their website that they’ve had an economic nexus law all along. And it's been effective ever since the Wayfair decision was announced. Listen in as Andy and Dan decipher what New York has decided to do with their economic nexus laws. Also, they discuss New York’s whistleblower laws and what that could mean to you - particularly in the context of this new notice. Find out for yourself if New York’s laws on fraud are fair or not.What are New York’s new economic nexus laws?What caveat has New York added to their statute?When will New York’s economic nexus laws come into effect?Does New York have unusual fiscal calendar quarters? If so, why?What are New York’s economic nexus thresholds?How does New York enforce tax fraud laws?What is New York’s definition of sales tax fraud?Can I collect a bounty if I am a whistleblower?How can I report tax fraud to New York?Is New York’s tax fraud law really fair?Why was Sprint sued by New York for $300 Million?Did Sprint commit tax fraud in

Along with the new year comes new economic nexus laws. A few states have gone live with their economic nexus laws. Andy and Dan will discuss in today’s podcast about the new states that have set their economic nexus laws for this year. What are Washington D.C.’s new economic nexus thresholds?What is California’s economic nexus thresholds?Is 200 transactions really the threshold for economic nexus?What is Texas’ economic nexus thresholds?What is a marketplace facilitator?What states are marketplace facilitators?To get with us for a FREE Strategy Call go HERE.

Is your New Year's Resolution for 2019 to start collecting and filing sales taxes? It can seem like an overwhelming and confusing task to take on yourself. We have been doing this for the last 25 years and have seen first hand just how complicated it has become.  Now with the recent decision by the Supreme Court (Wayfair) it, it appears that many companies are deciding to just register and file. And it seems like they all want to make it effective January 1, 2019. In today’s podcast, you will learn what that would entail and how to get your business ready to start collecting and remitting sales tax. Listen in as Andy and Dan discuss the the 5 steps you need to take in order to make this happen by the first of the year and see the questions they answer.Step #1: Start With Nexus And Taxability. Figure out where you have nexus first and consider if what you sell is even taxable. How do I determine my nexus footprint?Do I need to get registered everywhere?At what point can states force you to register?Can I

Another state has demanded that Amazon to turn over seller information. Learn what it is you need to do now that your information has been turned over. Andy and Dan have the information that you need to know in order not to panic.Here are some of the questions that we answer:If I sell on Amazon what should I do?What information is Amazon handing over?What will Wisconsin do with this information?What do I need to do with Wisconsin?What should I do if Wisconsin reaches out to me?Will Wisconsin be able to find me even if I am a small seller?What should I do if I’m not registered in Wisconsin?What is Wisconsin’s economic nexus law currently?

Amazon announced that they will collect and remit the sales tax to Connecticut. What does that mean for eCommerce sellers if they sale on Amazon or some other eCommerce platform? Andy and Dan discuss the new changes and other new sales tax laws in other states.Here are some of the questions that we answer:: What do I need to know about Connecticut’s new sales tax laws?Will Amazon remit the sales tax directly to Connecticut?Will I need to still register in Connecticut if I only sell through amazon?What does this mean if I sell though multiple eCommerce platforms?How do I get registered in Connecticut if I only sell on Amazon?What if I am already registered in Connecticut to collect sales tax?Can I just deregister in Connecticut?When will the laws in Connecticut come into play?Amazon collects and remits tax in Washington state can I just deregister there?Amazon collects and remits tax in Pennsylvania state can I just deregister there?Amazon collects and remits tax in Oklahoma state can I just deregister there?A

Even months after the Supreme Court made its decision in the Wayfair case there are still rulings coming out of the woodworks. The latest being Colorado making their move to capture more tax revenue. Listen or watch in today’s podcast to find out what exactly you are in for as an eCommerce seller.Here are some of the questions that we answer:What new rules does Colorado have according to sales tax?If I sell in Colorado what filing rules are there?What is a home rule city?Do I have to register in Colorado to collect sales tax even if I don’t have physical presence?When will these new sales tax rules come into effect in Colorado?Where should I register in Colorado?How do I register in Colorado?What does it mean to have a “non-physical presence” in Colorado?How will I collect the sales tax in Colorado?What if my software can’t collect the right sales taxes in Colorado?How do I file the home-rule cities sales taxes in Colorado?How many places will I need to register in and file sales taxes in Colorado?Will there

Even months after the Supreme Court made its decision in the Wayfair case there are still rulings coming out of the woodworks. The latest being Colorado making their move to capture more tax revenue. Listen or watch in today’s podcast to find out what exactly you are in for as an eCommerce seller.Here are some of the questions that we answer:What new rules does Colorado have according to sales tax?If I sell in Colorado what filing rules are there?What is a home rule city?Do I have to register in Colorado to collect sales tax even if I don’t have physical presence?When will these new sales tax rules come into effect in Colorado?Where should I register in Colorado?How do I register in Colorado?What does it mean to have a “non-physical presence” in Colorado?How will I collect the sales tax in Colorado?What if my software can’t collect the right sales taxes in Colorado?How do I file the home-rule cities sales taxes in Colorado?How many places will I need to register in and file sales taxes in Colorado?Will there

Today we invited a special guest speaker, Regan from our team to join us in our discussion on how to collect sales tax on Shopify. Regan runs our registration and company set up department at our firm and she is an expert at setting up any online selling platform out there. She knows the ins and outs off all these platforms and she will shed some light on shopify today.Here are some of the questions that we answer::How do international sellers deal with sales taxes?What kind of things do I need worry about as an international online seller?What is origin vs destination state basis?Do I need to know what states are origin based and which are destination based?Does Shopify tell me what tax rate I should collect?How do I know where I have nexus?What do I do with the sales tax that I have collected using Shopify?How do I set up Shopify to collect sales tax?Is shipping and handling taxable?How do I know when I have economic nexus?Click here to check out the YouTube version of the podcast!

Andy and Dan discuss how to prepare for a sales tax audit when you get a letter from the state informing you that you are now under audit. Today the discussion will help you understand what the major pitfalls are and how to minimize your assessment. Also, we’ll teach you how to prepare for your next audit.Here are some of the questions that we answer in this podcast:What are auditors looking for during a sales tax audit?Can I handle a sales tax audit even if I have never done it by myself before?What happens if I am missing documents that the auditor has asked for?What does a sales tax auditor usually ask for?What are exemption certificates?Where do I get exemption certificates?What are some reasons exemption certificates are rejected?What kind of audit period do auditors look at typically?Can I try and fight sales tax audits?Can I gather exempt certificates during an audit?What is an XYZ letter?Would you like our FREE Guide to Managing Your Sales Tax Audit? You can find it hereCheck out our Youtube video of

HOT OFF THE PRESS! We have had a number of clients and other eCommerce businesses reaching out to us because Amazon just sent an email out to them stating that they are releasing their information to California. This can be a big issue for you if you have been doing business in California but have yet to register. Andy and Dan discuss what you should really be worried about and what your next steps are. Also, they discuss what cookie nexus is and if and how it affects you.Here are some of the questions that we answer in this podcast:What data did Amazon agree to hand over to California?What do I do if I got an email from Amazon talking about California?What should I do if I got a notice from California?As an eCommerce seller should I start worrying about California?Will California audit me now?If I am already registered to do business in California and collecting and remitting the sales tax do I have anything to worry about?What is Cookie nexus?How do I know if I have cookie nexus?What do I need to do if I ha

Dan has spent the last 10 years consulting companies big and small on how to navigate the SALT*y seas! He has gained a lot of knowledge and experience over the years and he has the knowledge to help you.Here are some of the questions that we answer in this podcast:What do I need to do about Wayfair?Will congress get involved with the Supreme Court decision?What states have updated their nexus thresholds?What sales tax certification can I get?How can I gain just basic sales tax knowledge?Do I need to be a sales tax expert to make sales tax decisions?

With the addition of new sales tax nexus laws recently enacted, state income tax has seemingly taken a back seat. As a result of the new sales tax economic nexus laws, what does that mean for inter-state income tax? Should you be aware of any changes to Public Law 86-272?In this episode we answer the following questions:What is income tax nexus?What laws protect me against income taxes?Does P.L. 86-272 protect me against sales tax?Does P.L. 86-272 protect me against income tax?Is the Franchise tax really an income tax?Does P.L. 86-272 protect me against franchise tax?As an eCommerce seller will I owe the Texas Franchise Tax?Will I need to register for the Secretary of State when I register to do business in a state?How do states get around P.L. 86-272?Have Questions? - Schedule a Free Initial Consultation Here

In this episode, we highlighted that a bunch of states targeted October 1, 2018 for the beginning of economic nexus. Here are just a few of the questions we answered in this episode: What states went live with sales tax collection requirements on October 1?As an advisor to eCommerce sellers, what do I need to do starting October 1?Should I advise my clients to collect sales tax before they are registered in a state?Will states audit my clients all the way back to October 1, and will they penalize them for not collecting the sales tax?Is physical nexus still a thing?How should I know if my clients need to collect sales tax in a state?These are strange times in the world of sales tax. Andy is calling it, "The SALT Moment." Sales tax laws are a mess, and right now is the time for you to buckle down and help your clients. Download The Sales Tax Moment" ebook FREE here!

We highlighted a brand new contributor in our e-Commerce podcast this week. Russell Gordon speaks with and educates a lot of eCommerce sellers everyday and he has figured out that a lot of eCommerce sellers have many of the same important questions! Andy and Dan also join in the mix to answer a few of these questions to give eCommerce sellers peace of mind.  Questions: How does Wayfair affect me? Does physical presence still give me nexus? How do I get my business registered? How do I know where to get registered? When I hit a state's threshold, do I start collecting tax at that point? Can I do my own sales tax services quickly and cheaply? If I don't collect the sales tax can I go to jail? What are my sales tax responsibilities as a dropshipper? When I register for sales tax in a state will I also have income tax responsibilities?Still Have Questions? - Explore our Website for eCommerce Sellers

Are you unsure if you should be collecting local sales tax? Are you even aware that there is a local sales tax? Andy and Dan are discussing the why and how when it comes to local sales taxes. Questions: Can I lose customers if I charge too much tax? When do I collect use tax? What is the retailer's occupation tax in Illinois? What are the rules connected to the retailer's occupation tax? Does the retailer's occupation tax have a different tax rate? What states have a retailer's occupation tax? How do I know what tax rate to collect? What is an origin state? What is a destination state? Read More On How Local Taxes Can Impact Small Businesses Have General Sales Tax Questions? - Sign Up For A Free Consultation

We are always busy working on sales tax audits. Dan is an absolute expert when it comes to sales tax audits and he has a few tips and tricks for you! Questions: What do I do when I get a notification of sales tax audit from a state? What kind of assessment can I expect with a sales tax audit? What circumstances should cause me to panic in a sales tax audit? Should I worry about other states auditing me once I get audited by one? Can I do a VDA if a state has found me already? How far will states go back within my records? What information should I give or not give to an auditor? How should I treat the auditor? Click Here for More Information on How to Manage your Sales Tax Audit!