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Why sellers should focus on economic nexus as the year comes to an end
Should sellers only be concerned with economic nexus?
Why physical presence nexus is important and how it can be created for a company
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Michael J. Fleming explains why income tax will be the next big battle for eCommerce sellers: Public Law 86-272
Are FBA and eCommerce sellers protected by Public Law 86-272?
How Public Law 86-272 is under threat
What businesses need to know about income tax compliance
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Do exemption certificates expire?
Can I write into my agreements or invoices that the customer is responsible for paying sales use tax?
If the vendor does not charge sales tax, does the purchaser need to pay use tax?
If the purchaser is required to pay use tax, can I tell my customers to pay the use tax?
Do I need to register when I am over one transaction threshold but not the other?
What should I do if my customer keeps short paying the tax on the invoice?
I have heard that sales to a business are not taxable. Is this true?
Do I have to accept a certificate, whether it be a resale or exempt entity certificate?
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What exactly is a marketplace?
Michael J. Fleming shares examples of marketplaces and non-marketplaces
The importance of knowing what a marketplace is and whether or not you are selling on one
The connection between marketplaces and economic nexus
Michael discusses the various caveats to selling on marketplaces and deregistering for sales tax
Michael's advice to businesses selling on their own websites
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Are there states with no sales tax?
Do I need to register with the Secretary of State when registering for sales tax?
Do I need a registered agent when registering for sales tax?
Why would I be registered for retailer use tax, seller use tax, or vendor use tax instead of sales tax?
Does registration for sales tax create income tax nexus?
Is freight taxable?
Are foreign sellers subject to U.S. sales tax collection?
Do I need a U.S. entity, a U.S. bank account, or an ITIN number to do business or pay sales tax in the United States?
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Do I need to register for sales tax?
What is nexus?
What is the worst type of nexus?
Do states care whether sales are taxable or exempt when analyzing economic nexus thresholds?
How do I register for a resale certificate?
Do I need to register if I have economic nexus but no taxable sales?
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Michael J. Fleming explains why income tax will be the next problem for large Amazon sellers
Why is California currently pursuing sellers?
Michael discusses the letters being sent out by California’s Franchise Tax Board
What options do sellers have in regards to the franchise tax letters?
Michael's recommendations to Amazon FBA sellers
What complying with the California franchise tax involves
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Michael J. Fleming shares what firms looking to carry out their own sales tax research should not do
Michael's advice on making phone calls to states to ask about taxability
Why you shouldn’t assume that the competition is doing it right
Michael explains why the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page is not always authoritative
Should you trust your accountants when it comes to sales tax advice?
The tools companies and sellers can use to carry out their research
Michael's final thoughts on the taxation of services
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Michael J. Fleming explains what could happen if a company hasn't been paying sales tax
How states can trace and find companies who have never paid their taxes
Michael shares a case story of a Missouri client who failed to pay taxes for his virtual business
How discovery units follow up on audit leads
What states can do after finding a non-taxpayer—and how you can avoid major consequences
Do states have the power to enforce assessments across state lines?
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Do gifts and donations to charities create tax consequences for the giving companies?
The factors that determine whether or not gifts and donations are taxable
Michael J. Fleming shares how specific states approach use tax exemptions
Why businesses should take note of the language used by different states when it comes to sales tax rules
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Michael J. Fleming explains where the pillars of sales tax success come from
The seven pillars of a successful sales tax strategy and why they are important
Sales Tax and More's upcoming webinars on each of the seven pillars
Where to learn more about Sales Tax and More
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Michael J. Fleming’s thoughts on the results of the recent Avalara survey about sales tax compliance
The importance of being proactive and vigilant about changes in the world of sales tax
Michael shares the three greatest areas of exposure when it comes to non-compliance
How CPAs, bookkeepers, and other accountants can help their clients comply with recent changes in sales tax
Where to learn more about Sales Tax and More
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Should U.S. sellers be worried about Canadian sales tax?
The major differences between sales tax in the U.S. and Canada
How to register for taxes in the different Canadian provinces
Michael J. Fleming talks about the widely misunderstood small seller exemption of $30,000
Michael explains the Canadian term "carrying on business" in reference to nexus
Does Canada pursue sellers for non-collection of sales tax?
Sales Tax and More’s resources for Canadian sales tax
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Do eCommerce sellers need to be concerned with sales tax?
Michael J. Fleming explains the connection between selling on online marketplaces and sales tax
How sales tax applies to sellers using Shopify, BigCommerce, or their own websites
Can inventory in Amazon warehouses create nexus in some states?
Why some companies have not been compliant with the Wayfair ruling and the consequences they may be facing
Where to get in touch with Sales Tax and More
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Are services taxable and why is there so much confusion about it?
The states that are more aggressive than others when taxing services
The services that are commonly taxed in most states
Michael J. Fleming talks about the hidden problems he sees in terms of taxing different services
Where to get in touch with Michael and learn more about Sales Tax and More
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TJ Hyland talks about the common challenges that online sellers face with working capital
How extra cash flow helps businesses improve their inventory cycle
The drastic impact that running out of inventory has on an online seller’s momentum
TJ shares the funding alternatives available for online sellers
The advantages of Payoneer's Capital Advance solution compared to other working capital solutions
Where to learn more about Payoneer, and how to get in touch with TJ Hyland
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Why drop-shippers have been impacted harder than most when it comes to the Wayfair ruling
The confusion around resale certificates in a drop-shipping scenario
Do companies need to register in every state in order to issue a certificate?
Michael J. Fleming's sales tax recommendations for companies involved with drop-shipping
Where drop-shippers can learn more about sales tax
How to get in touch with Sales Tax and More
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Michael Fleming explains what a VDA refers to and when it is applicable
Limitations of using a VDA
Michael explains why most people don't use VDAs
When does a VDA make sense for sellers?
The drawbacks to doing a VDA
Alternative solutions available to sellers for sales tax remittance
How to get in touch with Sales Tax and More
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Michael J. Fleming gives his thoughts on why physical presence matters more than ever in terms of sales tax
Do states really want 10 years of back taxes, plus penalty and interest?
Michael’s advice for companies that find out they’ve had a physical presence but haven’t been filing their taxes
When is doing a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) the best option for tax defaulters?
How to get in touch with the team at Sales Tax and More
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The Wayfair case ruling and its earth-shattering ramifications for sellers
Michael defines the term “nexus"
Does the Wayfair case ruling mean that sellers don't have to worry about physical presence anymore?
Why you should stop waiting for Congress to act on the Wayfair case
How to get in touch with Michael J. Fleming and Sales Tax and More