The SALTcast

Marketplace Facilitator Laws have been around for a few years and I can’t say that it's any less confusing now. I get a lot of questions, and have many conversations, about marketplace facilitator laws, and sometimes I get confused myself. We live in the age of information, thanks to the internet, and all this information can get complicated. I hope that in today’s episode I can make things less confusing.

Additional Questions Answered:

What is a marketplace facilitator?

How does a marketplace facilitator give me sales tax nexus?

What are marketplace facilitator laws?

Can we expect all states will enact marketplace facilitator laws?

Won’t it be easier once all marketplace facilitators collect all the sales tax in all the states for all third party sellers?

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2018 was a big year for sales tax. No one could have predicted that sales tax would have gone all the way to the supreme court. 2019 Saw some unprecedented amount of sales tax changes. We now have two separate forms of nexus, physical and economic, to worry about. I can’t and won’t try to predict what will happen in 2020 but I want to give you a few things to look at going into the new year to help you to determine your sales tax footprint and get you going in the right direction for 2020.

Additional Questions Answered:

Does it matter if my products are taxable or not to help determine whether or not to get registered for sales tax in a state?

How do I know if my products are taxable?

How do I know if I have physical nexus?

How do I know if I have economic nexus?

How do I know if I should register for sales tax in a state?

How many states should I register for sales tax in?

Should I do a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA)?

What can Peisner Johnson do?

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I have received a few questions regarding this topic and apparently the information on the Internet makes it seem like Drop-shippers and Marketplace Facilitators are one in the same. With today’s episode I hope to make it a little easier to discern between the two.

Additional Questions Answered: 

What is drop-shipping?

What is a Marketplace Facilitator?

Do I need to register my business wherever my drop-shipper or marketplace facilitator has a location?

Are print on demand services the same as a drop-shipper?

What are the main differences between a drop-shipper and marketplace facilitator?

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 There are a lot of unknowns about a sales tax audit and it can be impossible to predict when a sales tax audit will happen. However, there are ways to become prepared when they do happen. We have been in the business long enough to know what kind of businesses auditors look for and what factors go into their choices. We have created a comprehensive guide we call, “The Ultimate Guide to Fighting a Sales Tax Audit,” that has all the tips and tricks you need to successfully navigate a sales tax audit.

Additional Questions Answered:

What kind of companies get chosen for sales tax audits?

Will I get chosen for a sales tax audit even if I have been audited before?

What factor’s go into being chosen for a sales tax audit?

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While all of the amazing advances in technology area make it easier to sell your items to customers in the US from all over the world, it can be frustrating trying to understand the tax laws you have to deal with. You would think that if you are doing business over the internet you should be able to find the answers you need on the internet. Unfortunately, you can find A LOT of contradicting information that will leave you frustrated and farther away from the right answer. We deal with sales tax 24/7… no joke. I hope to answer some of the most asked questions on today’s episode.

Additional Questions Answered: 

When should I register for sales tax in a state?

What is nexus?

What is physical nexus?

What is economic nexus?

Do I need to worry about physical nexus anymore?

What are the state’s economic nexus thresholds thresholds?

How can I know whether or not my product is even taxable?

If I am selling using Amazon FBA do I need to register wherever they have a warehouse?

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Sales tax audits happen all the time. If you haven’t been under a sales tax audit yet it is only a matter of time. Dan has seen countless numbers of audits and his fair share of sales tax horror stories. We make it our business to make sure that you and your company can avoid a horror story. In this episode, Dan covers what horrors he has seen with sales tax when it comes to dealing with sales tax auditors.

Additional Questions Answered:

What are sales tax auditors like?

What are the overall experiences like with sales tax auditors?

Are there truly terrible sales tax auditors out there?

Can you rely on a sales tax auditor to be a consultant for you during an audit?

How important is it to establish a good relationship with your sales tax auditor?

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Sales tax audits happen all the time. If you haven’t been under a sales tax audit yet it is only a matter of time. Dan has seen countless numbers of audits and his fair share of sales tax horror stories. We make it our business to make sure that you and your company can avoid a horror story. In this episode, Dan covers what horrors he has seen with sales tax if you use Quickbooks software.

Additional Questions Answered:

How are companies contacted once a state decides to audit them?

Do they make it clear that they are under audit or is it pretty vague?

How far in advance do they tell you about the sales tax audit?

Can I postpone a sales tax audit?

What kind of information do they want in a sales tax audit?

How long do audits last?

How much are sales tax audit assessments typically?

After the audit is complete, will that state ever audit me again?

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 Dan has worked on tons of sales tax audits over the last 10 years and he has seen his fair share of sales tax audit horror stories. This has given him the knowledge and experience to be able to help anyone who is going through a sales tax audit. This week Dan recounts a story about what makes a construction sales tax audit a true nightmare.

Additional Questions Answered:

What makes construction sales tax audits so difficult?

Does a lump sum contract make a difference in a sales tax audit?

What makes all sales tax audit scary?

How do I collect sales tax in a lump sum contract?

If I don’t collect the sales tax at the right time can I go back and get it from my customers?

If I don’t collect sales tax can I collect it from my customers during the audit?

How do I avoid my own sales tax audit horror story?

How can you get help through your sales tax audit?

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New economic nexus laws are coming into effect on October 1, 2019. Is your business or your clients ready to meet these changes head-on? Are you even sure of the challenges you might be facing? There are a half dozen states enacting new laws, and on today’s episode, I want to make sure that you know which states those are. Even if you are unsure what nexus is or what the decision between South Dakota and Wayfair was about, this podcast will help you decide what to do next or how to contact someone that will be able to help.

Additional Questions Answered:

Which states are enacting economic nexus laws starting October 1, 2019?

What is economic nexus?

What is nexus?

What causes physical nexus?

How does the South Dakota vs Wayfair decision affect my business?

What should I do NEXT?

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For additional reading, you can read this article by Avalara.

Have you ever purchased a subscription for clothes or maybe you subscribed for monthly snack packages? If not these few there are a wide range of items from cosmetics, toys, and shaving products. Have you ever wondered how sales taxes are collected on items like that? Or wonder if those items are even taxable? Let's be honest you probably aren’t like me and check whether or not sales tax was charged on all of my online purchases so it's probably safe to say it has never crossed your mind. Though if you are selling items like this it should be on your mind. Sales tax collection can get complicated when it comes to the taxability of your products.

Additional Questions Answered:

What is a subscription product service?

How are the items in the boxes taxed?

What if you pay the annual fee for a discount?

What if you are paying monthly for a group membership?

What if with the group membership they send me quarterly free items?

Do I need exemption certificates?

How do I know whether or not my products are taxable?


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