Black Friday is one of the most significant sales opportunities of the year. From doorbusters to online flash deals, businesses of all sizes prepare for a surge in traffic and revenue. But with higher sales volume comes a critical responsibility many businesses overlook: properly charging, collecting, and remitting sales tax. Whether you operate a brick-and-mortar…
Growth is exciting. Scaling is exhilarating. New markets, new revenue, new customers, it’s the dream every business chases. But here’s the truth no one talks about: The same growth that drives EBITDA and enterprise value can quietly destroy it. Because in the corner of every high-growth company sits an overlooked risk called sales tax.. When…
As e-commerce continues to grow, one of the most common questions businesses face is: “When do I need to charge sales tax to customers in another state?” The answer isn’t always straightforward, and it depends on a concept known as nexus. Understanding Sales Tax Nexus “Nexus” means a sufficient connection between your business and a…
Sales Tax Compliance Isn’t What It Used to Be—Here’s How DDH is Helping Businesses Win at the New Rules In the wake of the Wayfair ruling, sales tax compliance has become significantly more complex, like navigating a game where the rules change constantly, and every state has its own playbook. Whether you’re a small retailer…
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…
TX: In 2024, Texas introduced significant updates to its sales tax laws. These changes aim to modernize the tax system, address the rise of e-commerce, and ensure fair taxation across the board. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. Key Changes 1. Economic Nexus for Remote Sellers: New Threshold: Remote sellers must…
We can register your organization to collect sales and use tax when you establish NEXUS in a taxing jurisdiction where you were not previously registered.
Idaho: Event sellers must pay and collect sales tax. Before selling your products at any event, ensure you have the correct registration and permits to collect and pay sales tax in Idaho. The Idaho State Tax Commission provides sales tax guidelines and instructions. You can visit their website at https://tax.idaho.gov/. If you are selling at an…
Texas: In September, the City of Farmers Branch joined partner cities in a lawsuit against the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to delay, modify or rescind proposed changes to local sales tax collection rules expected to effect October 1, 2021. The 2018 United States Supreme Court decision, South Dakota versus Wayfair, Inc., allowed states to…
CA: An out-of-state online retailer’s petition for redetermination of its obligation to collect California sales and use tax was denied because the taxpayer, by applying for and maintaining a valid certificate of registration, assumed a responsibility to collect tax. In this matter, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration determined that the taxpayer was…
