The Pitfalls of Closing a Sales Tax Permit: What to Consider
Summary: This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on what to consider when closing a sales tax account, including key steps, common pitfalls, and expert advice from TaxValet on maximizing compliance.Are you currently holding a sales tax permit but believe that...
How to Get a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) in Each State
What is a Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA)? A VDA is a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement between you and the state which attempts to bring you into compliance with the state. A VDA can cover a variety of taxes, but for the sake of this blog, we will only...
H.B. 170: Understanding the Proposed Digital Tax in Georgia
H.B. 170 has been proposed in Georgia's House of Representatives that would make some digital services and goods subject to a sales and use tax. If passed, the 4% tax would apply to certain digital products, digital goods, digital services, and digital codes that are...
Texas Economic Nexus: Sales Tax Requirements for Out-of-State Businesses
Summary: This blog post outlines Texas' economic nexus requirements which went into effect on October 1st, 2019.Are you an out-of-state business selling products or services to customers in Texas? If so, you may be subject to the state's economic nexus law and...
California Economic Nexus: Sales Tax Requirements for Out-of-State Businesses
Summary: This blog post outlines California's economic nexus requirements which went into effect on April 1st, 2019.If you sell products across state lines, you may be required to collect and remit sales tax in California. This is because of the state's economic nexus...
State-by-State Guide: How to Cancel Your Sales Tax Permit Account in Each State
Jump Ahead to Individual State Instructions for Canceling Your Sales Tax License: Alabama through Hawaii Idaho through Louisiana Maine through Missouri Nebraska through Pennsylvania Rhode Island through WyomingSee which states pose the greatest risk to...
State-by-State Guide: How to Get a Sales Tax Resale Certificate in Each State
What Is a Resale Certificate? A resale certificate is a tax form that you can provide to your supplier in order to purchase inventory tax-free (assuming you are reselling the inventory to customers, of course!). This means that if you have the proper documentation,...
Which States Require Sales Tax on Software-as-a-Service?
Which States Require Sales Tax on Software-as-a-Service? Software-as-a-Service (known as SaaS) is a software model in which a customer is given access to a software application that is owned, operated and maintained by a SaaS provider. The customer typically purchases...
Top Multi-State Income Tax CPAs for Businesses in 2023
Summary: This blog post will provide you with TaxValet's vetted partners who specialize in multi-state income tax returns and apportionment.Why You Need A Multi-State Income Tax Specialist In recent years, states have increasingly been going after out-of-state...
Preparing for Multi-State Income Tax Returns in 2023
Summary: If you remit sales tax in a state, you might owe income tax in that state as well. Check with your CPA to determine if you owe income tax in a state to avoid substantial penalties later on.Working with an income tax preparer who is familiar with multistate...
Missouri’s Economic Nexus Law Explained
Summary: Missouri’s economic nexus law, effective January 1st, 2023 will allow Missouri and local jurisdictions to collect sales tax from online retailers who sell and deliver more than $100,000 in tangible goods to consumers in the state annually.Missouri’s Economic...
Top 3 Sales Tax Challenges for International Businesses (and how to fix them)
Summary: For foreign businesses, paying sales tax in the United States is particularly challenging. Businesses typically face significant issues registering for a sales tax permits and making payments directly to the states. The good new is TaxValet can help. As an...