For sales and use tax purposes, the California Department of Taxes and Fees Administration (CDTFA) has issued a notice requesting used car dealers to provide detailed information on used car sales when filing their sales and use tax returns. They must provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all vehicles sold when submitting their CDTFA531MV,…
TX—Sales & Use Tax: Social Media Management Services Texas has provided sales and use tax guidance on social media management services. The different types of services that are involved in social media management are discussed. Written Content Writing original content such as a blog and posting comments on social media is not taxable. Proofreading and…
Many businesses are operating under outdated nexus assumptions without fully accounting for economic nexus. As companies grow, those assumptions quietly create compliance risk. Thresholds vary by state. Obligations differ by channel. Marketplace collection does not eliminate registration, filing, or ongoing monitoring. What appears “handled” often is not. Economic nexus is not a software setting or…
Episode 4 Now Streaming – Davis & Harmon Talk Sales Tax Episode 4 What is Economic Nexus? Davis & Harmon explain what it means, how it’s triggered, and what you need to do to stay compliant… Economic nexus has changed how states impose sales tax obligations, yet it remains widely misunderstood. In this episode, Davis…
Data processing is a service performed with a computer using the customer’s data. Entering, storing, manipulating, or retrieving a customer’s data is taxable. But merely using the computer as a tool to help perform a professional service is not taxable. Taxable Services We’ve prepared a partial list of taxable data processing services. This will give…
With the rapid rise of social commerce, platforms like TikTok are no longer just for viral dances and trending challenges—they’re also major players in e-commerce. The launch of TikTok Shop has made it easier than ever for brands and creators to sell products directly within the app. However, as convenient as this may be, it…
DDH Talk Sales Tax – Episode 3 Now Streaming: “Sales Tax 101 – What Is Sales Tax?” https://bit.ly/3Yb2Rtx Join Terrell and Deon as they break down the fundamentals of sales tax and why every business, big or small, needs to understand the rules. From taxable transactions to compliance essentials, this episode delivers the clarity today’s…
Most CFOs are laser-focused on EBITDA, cash flow, and scaling. But there’s a silent driver of enterprise value that often gets ignored until it’s too late. Sales tax. That’s why every finance leader should be asking these four questions: 1. Do we know where we actually have nexus? 2. Does our tax data reconcile with…
The Wayfair decision fundamentally changed how sales tax works in the United States. Nearly seven years later, economic nexus continues to create confusion and compliance challenges for businesses of all sizes. If you sell products or services across state lines, understanding your economic nexus obligations isn’t optional—it’s essential. Economic nexus means you can owe sales…
State revenue departments are stepping up sales tax enforcement, and businesses across the country are receiving audit notices at increasing rates. Whether you operate in one state or fifty, understanding what triggers an audit and how to prepare can make the difference between a routine review and a costly compliance nightmare. The landscape of sales…
