Running your Shopify store is exciting; you’re building a brand, making sales, and connecting with customers all over the country (and maybe even the world). But one thing that trips up many small business owners? Sales Tax. How Shopify Helps Shopify has built-in tools to help calculate and collect sales tax. You can: Set up…
Retail Delivery Fees: The Growing Trend in Sales Taxation The landscape of sales tax compliance is shifting as more states consider implementing retail delivery fees. Nebraska, New York, and Washington are among the latest states exploring this fee, which is already in place in Colorado and Minnesota. While these fees may seem minor additions, they…
As of January 1, 2025, Alaska officially removed its 200-transaction threshold for economic nexus, joining a growing list of states making similar moves. This brings the total number of states that have eliminated their transaction threshold to 14—and the trend is far from over. New Jersey is the latest state to consider such a change,…
As we enter 2025, businesses and consumers alike should prepare for new changes to sales tax laws. Staying informed about these updates is critical to maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect and how you can adapt. Key Changes in Sales Tax for 2025 New Tax Rates Several…
If you’re using Pinterest to promote and sell your products, you’re tapping into a powerhouse for visual marketing. But while your boards and pins might be driving traffic and sales, are you fully prepared for the sales tax implications of your growing business? Understanding Sales Tax on Pinterest Pinterest doesn’t manage sales or handle transactions—it…
Sales tax compliance is becoming increasingly complex for software and tech companies. As software transitions from tangible products to cloud-based services, understanding the nuances of sales tax can be challenging for many tech industry businesses. A critical first step is determining whether your company has a “nexus” in a particular state. Nexus refers to a…
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…
Understanding sales tax laws can be complex and overwhelming. With frequent changes and varying regulations from state to state, it’s easy to feel lost. Whether you’re a business owner trying to comply with new rules or a consumer planning significant purchase, getting expert advice can make all the difference. Sales tax laws vary widely across…
Six years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. revolutionized the e-commerce landscape by allowing states to mandate sales tax collection from out-of-state sellers based on economic presence rather than physical presence. This decision overruled the 1992 Quill Corp. v. North Dakota precedent, ushering in a new era for state…
Colorado’s sales and use tax regulations landscape is undergoing significant shifts, mainly concerning economic nexus provisions and the role of home rule municipalities. Colorado state and local sales taxes, the implementation of sales and use tax simplification programs, and the response of self-collecting home rule municipalities, particularly in light of the Colorado Municipal League’s Model…
