Guides & Articles
A Guide to Drop Shipping Sales Tax Compliance
Dropshipping sales tax involves three parties and sometimes two states. Learn who collects the tax, when suppliers charge you tax, how resale…
Filing Sales Tax Returns: Deadlines and Frequency by State
Learn how sales tax filing frequency is assigned, the common sales tax filing deadlines in states like Texas, California, New York and…
How to Obtain a Sales Tax Permit in the US (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to get a sales tax permit in any US state: when you need one, what information to prepare, how to…
Sales Tax Exemption Certificates: Who Qualifies and How They Work
A sales tax exemption certificate lets qualifying buyers purchase without paying sales tax. Learn who qualifies, the common types of certificates, and…
Marketplace Facilitator Laws: What Online Sellers Need to Know
Marketplace facilitator laws make platforms like Amazon, Etsy and eBay collect sales tax for third-party sellers. Learn how marketplace facilitator sales tax…
Which States Have No Sales Tax? (The Complete List)
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Here is how each one works, the local…
Sales Tax vs. Use Tax: What’s the Difference?
Sales tax is collected by the seller; use tax is owed by the buyer when sales tax was not collected. Learn the…
What Is a Sales Tax Nexus and Why Does It Matter for E-commerce?
Sales tax nexus decides where an online seller must register, collect and file sales tax. Learn about physical nexus, economic nexus after…
What Is Sales Tax and How Does It Work in the US?
What is sales tax, who sets the rate, and why does the rate on your receipt change from one city to the…
How to Calculate Sales Tax: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to calculate sales tax in four steps, with worked examples for Texas, New York and California, plus how to reverse…