We hear state tax horror stories a lot and we have been talking about doing a podcast for these types of discretionary tales for a while, but when we came across these three tales we said let's finally air a horror story episode for Halloween. So today we are going to discuss 3 different horror stories related to sales tax software companies, salespeople, and the Streamlined Sales Tax Program.

We have done a number of episodes about the PA Voluntary Compliance Program but they have extended it once again so we thought we could talk about it again today because I believe it's a really important issue and it ties into our nexus series for both sales and income tax nexus.

We mentioned in our last episode that we talked about nexus a lot. We discuss it in virtually all our webinars, we write articles and blog posts about it, yet it continues to be one of the topics that we get the most questions about so we thought it would be a good subject to do a series of podcasts about. Last week was the first in the series and we discussed physical presence nexus and yes it is alive and well and perhaps more important than ever. Today we are going to discuss the economic...

We talk about nexus a lot. We discuss it in virtually all our webinars, we write articles and blog posts about it, yet it continues to be one of the topics that we get the most questions about so I thought it would be a good subject to do a series of podcasts about. Today we are going to discuss physical presence nexus for sales tax.

This is a topic we have been talking about for months but really seems to be picking up steam! A lot of this is centered around PL 86-272 Northwestern Cement -19 months 7 months congress acted BTW - 62 years Economy has changed Net income tax - Sales of TPP- accepted - Fulfilled Not great protection to begin 

In this episode, Michael Fleming and Ellie Moffat will be discussing remote seller sales tax updates as of May 2021. We will talk about Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and PA. 

We previously relayed what the state told us when we asked them why some sellers who are already registered, were actually getting letters, and what the state told us was a clerical error. Just to send back the questionnaire with the sales tax number, you didn't have to fill out the rest of it, and when the person working on your case got that information, they would just mark it as closed. Well, we started scratching my head and, you know it didn't actually sit very well with us...

Missing, incomplete, or otherwise invalid exemption certificates are generally the leading cause for large audit assessments in companies that are required to collect certificates. Has it always been this way?

Pennsylvania, like the majority of States, believes that when you have inventory in their state this creates enough of a link or connection to create nexus. Once you have nexus the state can then require you to collect their sales tax or pay their income tax.

In this week's episode of the Sales Tax and More Podcast, Michael Fleming and Ellie Moffat talk about why it’s important for sellers to review their economic nexus position as the year comes to an end and how it can help them plan for 2021. They will also be discussing the importance of looking at physical presence nexus and explain why this should be done on a regular basis. Stay tuned.

In this week's episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming and his co-host Ellie Moffat explain why income tax will be the next big battle for e-commerce and Amazon sellers. They discuss the provisions of Public Law 86-272, how different states implement the law, and what online sellers should do to handle issues related to income tax compliance. Stay tuned.

In this third part of the frequently asked questions episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming and Ellie Moffat share their expertise about exemption certificates and whose responsibility it is to pay sales tax. They also discuss the grounds for rejection of a sales tax certificate, what to do when a customer short pays the tax on an invoice, and whether or not sales to a business are taxable. Stay tuned.

In this week's episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming, the Founder of Sales Tax and More, sits down with his co-host Ellie Moffat to explain the ins and outs of marketplaces. They discuss the connection between economic nexus and marketplaces, the various caveats to selling on a marketplace, and the best practices for business owners selling on their own websites. Stay tuned. 

In this second part of the frequently asked questions episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming and Ellie Moffat share their expertise about registering for sales tax. They answer client questions about the states that don't require registration, the taxability of freight, and whether or not an individual tax identification number (ITIN) or US bank account are needed to register and pay sales tax in the US. Stay tuned.

In this episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, co-hosts Michael J. Fleming and Ellie Moffat answer their client’s most frequently asked questions about sales tax. They discuss what you need to consider before registering for sales tax, the different types of nexus, how to register for resale certificates, and much more. Stay tuned.

In this week's episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the recent franchise tax letters being sent to Amazon sellers from the California Franchise Tax Board. Michael explains why the letter was sent out, what it says, and what options sellers have in regards to its contents. Stay tuned.

In this episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host, Ellie Moffat, about the best strategies for conducting sales tax research for your company. They discuss the common mistakes sellers make when gathering sales tax information, the right tools and sites to use for your research, and what you need to know about the taxation of services. Stay tuned.

In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the consequences associated with people or businesses not paying sales tax. Michael explains what causes states to seek out non-taxpayers, how they find the information they need, and the actions they can take in response to non-compliance. Stay tuned.

In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the tax implications of gifts and donations to charities. Michael explains the two main factors that determine the taxation of these charitable acts, and what different states take into consideration when approaching use tax exemptions. Stay tuned.

In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the sales tax problems in Illinois regarding marketplaces and Amazon sellers. Michael explains the cause of these problems, the current updates, and what the state has been doing to resolve the issues. Stay tuned.

In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about whether or not software is taxable. Michael shares the factors that determine taxability, what different states take into account, and how Sales Tax and More helps businesses handle the taxation of their software. Stay tuned.

Sona Akmakjian, the Global Head of Strategic Accounting Partnerships at Avalara, joins Michael J. Fleming and Ellie Moffat in this week's episode of Sales Tax and More to discuss the current sales tax trends in the country. Sona talks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on automation, taxation, and the e-commerce industry. She also shares the results from the recent Avalara survey about the effects of the Wayfair case on retailers and businesses. Stay tuned.