As the digital economy continues to expand, Texas is updating its tax rules to better reflect the realities of the 21st-century marketplace. The Texas Comptroller’s office recently announced changes to how digital products, such as software, streaming services, and online content, are taxed. What’s Changing? Under the new rules, Texas will impose sales tax on…
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Apparel Company has been held accountable for improper sales tax collection in New Jersey. The company, which is primarily an online retailer, was found to have collected sales tax on tax-exempt clothing items sold to New Jersey consumers from 2019 to 2024. This violation of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act led to…
TX: In the ever-evolving landscape of digital consumption, streaming services have become ubiquitous, offering a vast array of entertainment options at our fingertips. However, amidst binge-watching and playlist curating, it’s easy to overlook the tax implications associated with these services, particularly in a state like Texas. As of now, Texas imposes a sales tax on…
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Many businesses are operating under outdated nexus assumptions without fully accounting for economic nexus.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…
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…
Mariah, Aretha, Gaga, Beyoncé—all world-famous divas who demand excellence, attention, and respect. Sales tax belongs in that lineup too. Why? Because like any true diva, sales tax can be powerful, unpredictable, and unforgiving if you ignore it. Business owners often underestimate it, focusing instead on income tax or other priorities, only to find sales tax…
In recent years, state and local governments have increasingly turned to advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, to streamline audit processes and identify businesses that may be falling short of their sales tax obligations. What once required time-consuming manual reviews can now be done in a fraction of the time using…
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,…
TX: If you’re selling tickets for an event, concert, or entertainment venue, understanding how sales tax applies is essential. In many states, including Texas, ticket sales may be subject to sales tax depending on the type of event and exemptions available. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. Are Ticket Sales Taxable? In…
