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Understanding Sales Tax

As a business owner, you may be required to collect and report sales tax for goods and services in-person or online, depending on your state tax requirements. These taxes could impact anything from sales of goods like furniture or books to services like pet grooming or landscaping. Learn some best practices around filing sales tax and the factors that could impact your business.

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From our partner TaxJar: the sales tax system in the U.S. is anything but simple.

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Business Entity 101: What Business Structure Works for You?

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Learn about business entities and each business entity type, along with how to choose which business structure is right for you.
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Everything You Need to Know About Filing January Sales Tax

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How to figure out January sales tax and then file your return.
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Product Sellers: How to Decide When It’s Time to Automate Sales Tax
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Product Sellers: How to Decide When It’s Time to Automate Sales Tax

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One hassle better outsourced sooner rather than later is sales tax.
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10 Things Store Owners Get Wrong About Sales Tax

Apr 18, 2017 — 3 min read
Nobody started a business thinking “Hooray! I can’t wait to figure out sales tax!”
The 7 Rules of Sales Tax for Today’s Online Sellers
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With a complicated subject like sales tax, there aren’t a whole lot of general rules.
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Sales Tax Nexus, A Crash Course
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Sales Tax Nexus, A Crash Course

Jan 22, 2015 — 4 min read
While each state’s definition of sales tax nexus varies slightly, most agree that if you have a significant presence in a state, then you have nexus there.

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Whether you use a tax software, work with a professional, or tackle taxes yourself, tax season can be a stressful time of year for any business owner. Depending on your industry, business-entity, and location, you may need to file anything from employment taxes to state specific taxes. Figuring out when these taxes need to be filed, where, and how can be complicated. Whether you are prepping for next year's tax season or brushing up after this one, check these resources for taxes business owners commonly file.
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