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Sales Tax Holidays, Explained
From time to time, certain states will declare a “sales tax holiday” or “tax free weekend” on certain items. The most famous sales tax holidays take place in the fall and are collectively known as “Back to School Sales Tax Holidays.” But some states declare sales tax...
Important Updates to Colorado “Retail Delivery Fee”
On July 1, 2022, Colorado enacted a new “retail delivery fee” (RDF). This $0.27 fee (which will update to $0.28 on July 1, 2023) applies to all orders containing at least one taxable item shipping to customers by motor vehicle in Colorado. Technically the RDF is a...
Resale Certificates, Explained
Sick of overpaying sales tax to wholesalers? Sign up for ResaleCertify!As an e-commerce retailer, sooner or later you will encounter a resale certificate. Most of the time you’ll be providing your resale certificate to your vendor in order to buy items to resell. But...
Is Clothing Taxable?
In the US, sales tax is determined at the state level. This means that states get to make their own rules and laws about things like the sales tax rate, when sales tax returns are due, and what items are taxable. Most tangible personal property (i.e. things you can...
Are Groceries Taxable?
Just want to know about grocery taxability in your state? Go directly to our “Are groceries subject to sales tax?” chart. Do you have to charge sales tax when selling groceries? The short answer is that, in most cases, no! But the much longer answer is that most...
5 Benefits of Having HOST Manage Your TaxJar Account
TaxJar is an online, cloud-based platform designed to help business owners manage sales tax compliance across the United States. (TaxJar was acquired by Stripe in 2021, so you will sometimes see this software referred to as Stripe Tax.) TaxJar is a great option…
How to Register for a Sales Tax Permit In Every State
How to Register for a Sales Tax Permit In Every State: Simple Step-by-Step Guide Below are a few general steps to take to register for a sales tax permit: Collect your company information, including EIN and tax documents. Visit the state's Department of Revenue...
California: Sales Tax Registration Guide
Do You Have Nexus in California? Sales tax nexus describes the connection a business has with a state that obligates them to gather and submit sales tax. There are two main types of sales tax nexus to consider: physical nexus and economic nexus. Physical nexus arises...
Florida: Sales Tax Registration Guide
Do You Have Nexus in Florida? When a business is required to collect and remit sales tax, it is said to have a sales tax nexus with a state. There are two types of sales tax nexus to consider in most cases: physical nexus and economic nexus. Physical nexus arises when...
