Years ago, I intentionally limited an online store to a single U.S. state. One reason was simplicity. Another was sales-tax compliance. Recently, while building a completely unrelated consulting business, I encountered the modern economic nexus landscape. And yes, the whole matter IS about as sexy as it sounds. Multi-state sales tax obligations can emerge automatically… Continue reading Nexus Made Simple: The Hands-Off Guide to E-Commerce Compliance
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Nexus and Online Sales: A Note for New Online Sellers and Creative Entrepreneurs
For new—and especially online entrepreneurs—it often helps to balance awareness with reassurance. One of the easiest mistakes a new online seller can make is believing they need to understand every tax rule before making their first sale. If you’d like to dive further into some broader context and details regarding modern economic nexus then feel… Continue reading Nexus and Online Sales: A Note for New Online Sellers and Creative Entrepreneurs
Modern Economic Nexus for Online Stores: The Basics
For many years, online sellers generally only had to collect sales tax in states where they had a physical presence, such as an office, warehouse, or employees. That changed significantly in 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair allowed states to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax based on… Continue reading Modern Economic Nexus for Online Stores: The Basics