The SALTcast

When it comes to being compliant with sales tax in a state it is important to know the steps to take to get there. After recognizing your sales tax nexus footprint the next step is getting registered for sales tax in the states where you have nexus. In today's episode we discuss they information, steps, and what to expect when you get registered for sales tax.

Additional Questions Answered:

What information do states require to get registered for sales tax?

Is the information the same for all states?

Can foreign companies get registered for sales tax in the several states?

How many states should I get registered in?

How long does the sales tax registration process take?

If you would like some help getting registered to collect sales tax, or you are unsure if you even need to you can schedule your free What's Next Call here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

In the wake of many businesses being bought and sold this year I invited Jason Parr our CEO here at Peisner Johnson to talk about due diligence on the sales tax side. With due diligence sales tax liabilities are often uncovered but on the other side sales tax overpayments are also discovered. Listen in as we dive into these matters.

Additional Questions Answered:

First of all, What is due diligence?

Can sales tax liabilities affect the sale of a business?

What does sales tax due diligence look like?

How can sales tax overpayments affect due diligence?

How can sales tax overpayments affect a sales tax liability?

If you are buying or selling a business and you would like to look into getting the proper sales tax due diligence performed, look no further. Sign up for your free What's Next call today. https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

This Holiday season will probably set a new record of online sales. Not only is online sales just rising in popularity but, this global pandemic is still raging and demanding that we stay home whenever possible. This may put a lot of online sellers over the economic nexus thresholds requiring them to get registered to collect and remit sales tax. I'm sure that many will have enough stress trying to match the demand that their business commands and sales tax won't even be on their radar. That's why here at Peisner Johnson we want to take the sales tax stress off your mind and give you the piece of mind you need.

 Additional Questions Answered:

What economic nexus thresholds do states have?

What do I do if I meet the economic thresholds?

How do I know if my product is taxable?

Do I have to get registered immediately after I figure out I have economic nexus?

What are my next steps to register for sales tax?


If you haven't been on a What's NexT call with us yet now is the best time to schedule your FREE call to start getting your sales tax in order for 2021. Schedule yours here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Our biggest goal here at Peisner Johnson is to bring peace of mind to those that have to deal with sales tax. If you sell products or services you are probably subject to some level of sales taxes. Sales tax laws are constantly changing. When you are out on the internet looking for the answers you need more often than not you come out the other end more confused and stressed out. We have created a simple process to help you with the not so simple subject of sales tax. It all starts with what we call a What's Next call. Today I have invited Jason Parr our CEO, Paul Johnson our VP of Operations, and Danny Wright our Director of Marketing and Sales to discuss what this FREE What's Next call looks like and how it can bring you peace of mind.

Additional Questions Answered:

What is a What's Next call?

What will be addressed in this call?

Will you be trying to sell me your services?

If you haven't been on a What's Next call or you would like to get on another one schedule yours here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Watch Paul's recent webinar where we addressed the three questions every business should ask themselves here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcfBOeMDI4

Sales tax is like a suspenseful thriller. Whenever you think you can predict what will happen a new twist appears and you are back to the edge of your seat. I invited Paul Johnson back to today's podcast because he is always at the edge of his seat when it comes to sales tax. He is always up to date with the ever changing sales tax laws and is very knowledgeable. Come listen in as we discuss Tennessee's changes and what you need to do next.

Additional Questions Answered:

What was and what is Tennessee's nexus thresholds?

Why are these changes in Tennessee significant?

When will these changes come into effect?

How do you calculate whether or not you meet the economic nexus threshold?

Quick tip: Make sure and not overlook your physical nexus?

If you would like to discuss if you need to register for sales tax under economic nexus thresholds let's chat. Schedule your time now. https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

With states opening back up I wanted to talk to Dan Peisner, CMI, to see  what we can expect states to do to recoup tax losses over the last few months. We have already seen a flurry of new laws and the restructuring of economic nexus laws. What more can they do?

Additional Questions Answered:

Are states going to be performing more sales tax audits?

How can I prepare for a sales tax audit?

What will states be looking for during these sales tax audits?

Who will the states be going after?

What are some mistakes businesses are making?

What should you do first before an audit starts?

How will ecommerce sellers be impacted?


If you find yourself in a sales tax audit or you fear that your turn is next. It is never too late to get on a FREE "Wha't's Next?" call with us today. Schedule yours here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

The state of Washington has temporarily extended their VDA program they rolled out until November 30th of 2020. For some this could be good news, but for most it won't have any effect. Dan is or Director of Projects and definitely knows a thing or two about getting VDAs done. We talk about this program extension and how you may be able to use it to your advantage.

Additional Questions Answered:

What is this VDA Program?

What makes it different from the typical VDA program?

Who qualifies for this extended program?

Who doesn't qualify for this extended VDA program?

Can you ONLY get a VDA done during these brief VDA program dates?

What do we cover in a "What's NexT?" call?


If you would like to discuss your eligibility for a VDA you can schedule your free "What's NexT?" call HERE: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Most states already have marketplace facilitator tax laws with only a handful of states that haven't quite rolled them out. One of those states was Louisiana. I asked Paul Johnson our VP of operations to join me to talk about Louisiana's new marketplace facilitator tax laws and economic nexus thresholds.

Additional Questions Answered:

What makes the release of these laws in Louisiana significant?

What are the parameters of the marketplace facilitator tax laws?

What are the economic nexus thresholds in Louisiana?

What makes marketplace facilitator tax laws so confusing?

If a state has marketplace facilitator tax laws do you have to register to collect sales tax in that state?

Can I deregister for sales tax in states that have marketplace facilitator tax laws?

If you are concerned about your business or your clients business. A free "What's NexT?" call could be all you need to get the peace of mind you deserve. Just fill out this form to schedule yours today!

Getting compliant with state sales tax requires informed counsel. Somebody that can help identify your nexus and what you should be paying. Somebody more specialized than your CPA. In this podcast, I invited Jason Parr, our President/ CEO, and we’ll look at why you need both.

What does Peisner Johnson do?

How does Peisner Johnson work with CPA Firms?

What are some services that Peisner Johnson offers?

What ongoing support can Peisner Johnson offer?

How can a CPA partner with Peisner Johnson?

If you are looking to know what your sales tax liability is or you are a CPA or accountant and you would like to make sure your client is compliant. Sign up for a FREE WHAT'S NexT call here: https://www.peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Many companies will discover that they have a physical or economic presence in a state and decide to get registered in a state or multiple states. What we often see is that at this point when they attempt to do these registrations that there are questions that they are unsure of how to answer. Sometimes they will push through and it turns out that they applied for the wrong tax license. And a whole big mess ensues. It's no question that with new nexus and sales tax laws, getting registered for sales tax is more complex than ever. I invited Paul Johnson, VP of Operations here at Peisner Johnson, to answer some frequently asked questions about getting registered for sales tax.

Additional Questions Answered:

How do I know if I need to register for sales tax?

How do I register for sales tax?

What is the difference between sales tax and use tax?

What is sellers use tax?

What is the difference of an out of state seller and an instate seller?

Do I register for sales tax for a past date?

Do I register for sales tax using today's date?

If you discovered that you need some help getting registered for sales tax we are here for you. Just sign up for a "What's NexT Call" here: https://www.peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/