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Welcome to 'It Depends', a sales tax podcast hosted by Brian Greer and Jeff Meigs from TaxConnex. In this podcast, we’ll be exploring different aspects of sales and use tax. So whether you’re a tax pro or a novice, in industry, school or a practicing CPA, tune in and join us as we attempt to simplify the complexity of the sales tax world. This is ‘It Depends.’ Because with sales tax, there is rarely just one answer. And often that’s our answer to many questions – it just depends. Brian - Chi ...
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Navigating Sales Tax Exemption Certificates for Your Business
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In its most basic form, a sales tax exemption certificate alleviates a company from collecting and remitting sales tax on certain products and services. The most common exemption is “sale for resale,” which allows businesses to purchase products free of tax. Other exemptions can apply to special entities, including government organizations and nonp…
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Almost 6 years post Wayfair Decision, most businesses at least understand the potential to have a sales tax obligation and have a way to manage their obligations, even if it’s not fully or how they want to do it. But having a sales tax compliance process and understanding your obligation is not a set it and forget it type of business operation. Sal…
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Strategies for Managing a Sales Tax Audit
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For many businesses, an audit is one of the most intimidating things that can happen. But the reality is, thousands of businesses are audited each year, sometimes for no reason at all. In this episode, we're covering how to manage the sales tax audit process and you'll learn a few things to keep in your back pocket, just in case you find yourself i…
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How Gross Sales and Gross Receipts Taxes Affect Your Sales Tax Obligations
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After you’ve been fielding your filing and remittance obligations for a while, sales tax can seem simple: Charge it to the customer, collect it and send it back to the state when you file your sales tax return. Easy enough. But not really... In this episode of It Depends, Brian Greer is diving into two similar but different tax issues - How your to…
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Understanding Sales Tax Nexus for Your Business
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Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales tax compliance, and much more. Luckily for you, we are experts when it comes to all these factors. In this e…
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Our Origin Story (ft. Robert Dumas, TaxConnex Founder & CEO)
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Brian - Chief Revenue Officer, Partner at TaxConnex https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-greer-55b7364/ Jeff - Consulting Practice Leader, Partner at TaxConnex https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-meigs-14a76521/ https://www.taxconnex.com/By TaxConnex
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Sales Tax Crimes - Pt.1: Restaurant Operator Faces Prison for $500K Tax Fraud
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In the first episode of our Sales Tax Crimes series, we're diving into the story of John Garofalo Sr., a restaurateur turned tax evader. How did he pull off this scheme for almost seven years? Discover the investigation that led to his guilty plea and the looming threat of a three-year prison sentence. Tune in to uncover the details of this tax fra…
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Ensuring You Have a Process in Place to Manage Sales Tax
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Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales tax compliance, and much more. Luckily for you, we are experts when it comes to all these factors. In this e…
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Navigating Retail Delivery Fees: Definitions, Thresholds, Challenges and Strategies to Effectively Manage
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Navigate the complexities of retail delivery fees and how they impact your compliance processes. This episode will help you gain a better understanding of what a retail delivery fee is, where they are implemented, or where they will be in the coming months. We also cover questions to ask yourself in how you will manage and strategies to effectively…
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Common Sales Tax Filing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
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Sales tax is not something top of mind for most executives, but it is something that the majority of businesses will have to manage at some level. No matter the size of your business, if you are selling a taxable product or service and establishing nexus in specific states or jurisdictions, then you have a sales tax obligation. While it is not mean…
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There’s no doubt that sales tax is challenging. Regulations differ from state to state, and deciphering whether you need to collect and remit taxes in a particular state can feel overwhelming. In order to help you gain a better understanding of the subject, we've gathered some of the frequently asked questions we get about sales tax. Listen now to …
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If you utilize drop shippers to deliver products to your customers, you would expect your purchase to be exempt for resale purposes. However, as states continue to expand their reach, more and more companies are being caught off guard when their drop shipper starts charging them sales tax or refuses to accept their home-state resale certificate. Do…
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Once your business establishes nexus and you've ensured your products and/or services are taxable, you become responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax. That'd be pretty straightforward if it weren't for the 10,000+ taxing jurisdictions across the US that you have to keep up with. If you have a sales tax obligation and are not collecting a…
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5 years post Wayfair Decision, most businesses at least understand the potential to have a sales tax obligation and have a way to manage their obligations, even if it’s not fully or how they want to do it. But having a sales tax compliance process and understanding your obligation is not a set it and forget it type of business operation. Sales tax …
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Navigating Sales Tax Compliance in eCommerce & Retail
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In this episode we delve into the complexities and challenges faced by businesses in the eCommerce and retail space. Whether you are an e-commerce entrepreneur, an online retailer, or a brick-and-mortar store venturing into online sales, understanding your sales tax obligations is crucial. Listen now so that you can ensure that your business is set…
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Online sellers hear an endless amount these days about “marketplace facilitators.” What are they? How can they help you? And how can they hurt? In the world of sales tax, household names like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy are major marketplace facilitators, but what are your sales tax obligations when selling through them? Listen to this episode as we dis…
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Identifying & Managing Your Clients' Sales and Use Tax Risk
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Sales and use tax is often low on the list of priorities for businesses, and thus not a main focus of many Accounting Practices and Firms. But the complexities and risk surrounding sales tax can cause a real issue for your client if not managed properly. In this episode, TaxConnex shares some of the triggering events businesses experience that coul…
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Sales tax is complicated, even for the most experienced tax practitioners, but it is a critical part of running a business. Unfortunately just a few missteps can add up to big liability in the sales tax world. This episode navigates the most common pitfalls related to managing ongoing compliance and provides tips to mitigate and manage your sales t…
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A Strategic Timeline to Sales Tax Compliance for Your Business
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Managing your sales and use tax obligations is not a small task. Ensuring you have the right people and processes in place is key to maintaining compliance and not putting yourself or your business at risk. Every business is different and has unique needs so it's important to know when you should start your journey to sales tax compliance. In this …
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Tax and regulatory compliance can be a complex and daunting task for any business, but some of the most difficult to understand are the telecom and VoIP industries. There are various taxes and regulatory fees including communication services taxes, utility users’ tax, E911 fees, Federal Excise Tax, right of way fees, USF, and more. But often teleco…
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Failure to comply with the applicable sales tax rules can have a devastating effect on your business. Listen to this episode now as we discuss how to determine your level of risk and exposure, as well as tools and procedures to potentially reduce your taxes owed and penalties. We’ll cover: Nexus and taxability What’s at stake Remediating past expos…
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5 Sales Tax Challenges Facing Growing Companies
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As your business grows, so could your sales and use tax obligations. Businesses face all sorts of challenges as they grow, but one that is often overlooked is their sales tax obligations. As your business expands into new areas or new products and services, your sales tax obligation could be growing with you. If you don’t have the right steps in pl…
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Multi-Channel Selling & Your Sales Tax Obligations
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Selling through multiple channels can greatly impact your sales tax obligations. Without knowing how different channels can impact your footprint, you could be putting yourself at risk for non-compliance. No longer is direct sales the majority way of selling; businesses are often selling through multiple channels, and each is often managed differen…
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How Sales Tax Impacts Mergers & Acquisitions
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Failure to comply with the applicable sales tax rules can have a devastating effect on your business. Particularly if you or one of your clients will be going through a merger or acquisition. Listen now to understand how sales tax can impact the standings of your M&A. We'll cover: - How to identify sales tax nexus in the context of "Wayfair" - The …
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For many businesses, an audit is one of the most intimidating things that can happen. But the reality is, thousands of businesses are audited each year, sometimes for no reason at all. Join us as we discuss how to manage the sales tax audit process and learn a few things to keep in your back pocket, just in case you find yourself in the hot seat. B…
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Technology companies, including software, digital services and goods, SaaS, and more, have always had challenges related to managing sales tax, one of the biggest being understanding what is actually taxable and where. The taxability and even the definition of digital goods and services is something that differs from state to state and not easy to …
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Risks of Non-Compliance - Happy Birthday Wayfair vs. South Dakota!!!
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Once your business establishes nexus and you’ve ensured your products and/or services are taxable, you become responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax. That'd be pretty straightforward if it weren't for the 10,000+ taxing jurisdictions across the US that you have to keep up with. If you have a sales tax obligation and are not collecting a…
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Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales tax compliance, and much more. Luckily for you, we are experts when it comes to all these factors. In this e…
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Sales Tax 101 - Understanding Sales Tax Nexus
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Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales tax compliance, and much more. Luckily for you, we are experts when it comes to all these factors. In this e…
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COMING SOON: It Depends - A Sales Tax Podcast
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Hi and Welcome to 'It Depends', a sales tax podcast launching soon hosted by Brian Greer and Jeff Meigs from TaxConnex. In this podcast, we’ll be exploring different aspects of sales and use tax. So whether you’re a tax pro or a novice, in industry, school or a practicing CPA, tune in and join us as we attempt to simplify the complexity of the sale…
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