E-com Sales Tax

I was able to meet with Matthew Holman of Qpilot. Qpilot is an amazing company that will help your company develop and deliver a seamless and unified subscription experience for your customers.  As more and more businesses go online you want to make sure your customers are having the best experience possible to keep them coming back. This is where Qpilot excels and can take your business to the next level.Additional Questions Answered:What is Qpilot?What can Qpilot do for me?How do I set up a subscriptions for my website?Why is it important to have a subscription product or service?How does Qpilot work?If you have wanted or even just considered adding a subscription option to your website and provide a better user experience Qpilot makes it easy. You can connect with Matthew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/ To learn more about Qpilot check out the website here: https://qpilot.cloud/ You can also join Share House which is a community of like minded people and businesses: https://sharehouse.com

If you are currently selling your product or service online you are probably aware of economic nexus. You are probably even tracking your sales and transactions to make sure you aren't hitting economic nexus thresholds. But, did you know that anyone that you contract to fulfill a service give you nexus in that state? And, that you need to register for a sales tax permit and start collecting sale tax? Today we talk through a few different scenarios where you may have physical nexus.Additional Questions Answered:Do do third party contractors give me sales tax nexus?What are the economic nexus thresholds?Do common carriers give me physical nexus?Do deliveries using my own vehicles give me physical nexus?Does dropshipping my product give me physical nexus?If you are unaware of your own sales tax responsibilities the best place to start is with nexus. Use our free Nexus Calculator to see where your responsibilities lie. 

If you file sales tax returns in Colorado you know just how quickly it can get very complicated. There is not only a state sales tax but there are home rule cities and counties. These are all independent  tax collecting jurisdictions. Now on top of the sales tax you are collecting you now are required to collect the RDF or retail delivery fee of .27 cents on every delivered product.Listen in as we go over what you should be considering for your own business.Additional Questions Answered:What makes Colorado so complicated with sales tax?Is the Retail delivery fee a tax?What form do I use to remit the retail delivery fee?How much is the retail delivery fee?What happens if I don't pay the retail delivery fee?Can I collect the retail delivery fee from my customers?If you need help getting the retail delivery fee in CO jump on a call with us and we will make sure you have it set up correctly. Schedule a call here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

When getting  sales tax compliant, like most things in tax, it can get complicated quickly. As a start up, small business, or you just sell on one marketplace facilitator like Amazon sales tax is simply not that complicated. But, if you are selling on multiple channels, you have multiple products or services, and you sell at a high level getting a sales tax pro is well worth it. We can help you strategize and come up with the best route forward.Additional Questions Answered:How long has Peisner Johnson been around?How do I know what level of sales tax consulting I need?Should I rely on my CPA for my sales tax responsibilities?Does Peisner Johnson work with CPA's to help their clients with sales tax?What is the best way to work with Peisner Johnson?If you are looking to get sales tax compliant or you are looking to change up your provider reach out to us here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

The subscription business model is getting more popular by the minute it seems. Heck! we use a subscription model for ou sales tax return services. The amount of things that you can subscribe to are absolutely staggering. Products range from physical items to software. As it is the more you add to your subscription the more complicated it gets to determine whether or not you should be taxing your product or service. Today we talk about just that.Additional Questions Answered:What makes subscriptions so complicated with sales tax?Do subscription sale give you sales tax nexus?What items are taxable for sales tax in a subscription?How do I know how to tax my items or services?What do I do next if I have sales tax nexus?How do I know if I need to collect sales tax?If you run a subscritpion model in your business it is worth reviewing with us to make sure you are collecting the right amount of sales tax.  Chat with us live now! https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Technology over the last few decades has immensely improved. 30 Years ago when Peisner Johnson was created, research has gone from paper leaflets in binders to the internet. Despite vast improvements sales tax technologies isn't "set it and forget it." Sales tax is complicated enough and ever changing that it will always need collaboration with sales tax practitioners.Additional Questions Answered: How long has PJCo been around?How can sales tax software help?Where is sales tax software a hinderance?Using sales tax software can I just set up my sales tax accounts and forget it?What does sales tax software not do?Has PJCo handle sales tax notices?Should my sales tax returns show that more sales tax than I actually collected?If sales tax software and automation solutions isn't quite what you suspected you are not alone. That is why we have the free "What's Next" call so we can help you decide what you need to do next! Schedule a "What's Next" call here: https://

We often talk about what the most costly mistake is when it comes to sales tax. That is ignoring your sales tax situation. Every month you ignore it the greater your liability increases. When the sales tax could have been collected from your customers it is now coming out of your pocket. There is another side that we want to talk about today that we call. "the greatest TRAGEDY of sales tax."Additional Questions Answered: Could I really end up in jail for failing to remit the sales taxes I collected?What if I have been collecting sales tax but haven't sent it to the state?Am I set up to collect sales tax correctly?Can a state force me to pay the tax after I have closed my business?How does Peisner Johnson Help?Can I collect the sales tax at the highest rate in a state and call it good?What are the solutions if I have collected sales tax but haven't remitted?If you are in this boat and are unsure of what to do next, book your free What's Next Call today and let's get you sorted out

Compliance seems pretty straight forward, but some states are a little more complex than others. Collecting the right sales tax rate should be easy to figure out, but like most things with sales tax, it depends.... Today we discuss  a few different nuances that you may be subject to.Additional questions answered: How do I know I am properly collecting the right sales tax rate?Do states have different sales tax rates?How do I make sure I am collecting the right sales tax rate?What makes it difficult to know what rate I should collect?Should I be collecting the sales tax rate where my customer is located?If you are unsure if you are collecting the right sales tax rate or that you should be collecting sales tax at all get on a call with us here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Due  diligence when merging or acquiring a business is a no brainer. What happens way to often is sales tax is overlooked or not looked at at all! Sales tax is often a major factor in business purchases and could really decimate your bottom line. We believe having an expert in the sales tax area can be an enormous benefit.Additional Questions Answered:What does due diligence for sales tax look like?How would a refund review help?How can Peisner Johnson help the buyer?How can Peisner Johnson help the seller?Why do we look at purchases?If you are looking to merge with, sell, or purchase a company it would be wise to get on a quick What's Next call with us to help determine if there are any red flags. You can schedule your call here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Have you been in a sales tax audit? Have you ever wondered if you are paying too much sales tax on the purchases you make? Have you ever wondered if you aren't paying enough sales tax? You have probably wondered if your sales tax is even being handled correctly. A refund review could help you in every aspect. That is something that we talk about in this episode.Additional Questions Answered:Am I paying too much sales tax?Am I paying too little sales tax?Should I be self assessing sales tax on my purchases?What gets looked at during a sales tax refund review?Should I get a refund review during a sales tax audit?How Would a refund review benefit me during a merger and acquisition?If you have ever wanted to get a once over on your sales tax situation a refund review can be a good place to start. You can schedule your initial call here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Getting registered to file sales tax seems pretty straight forward. But, in fact getting registered for sales tax is actually pretty complicated. Want to find out why? Listen in as we chat about the intricacies and pit falls and what you can do to avoid them.Additional Questions Answered:How do I know where to get registered for sales tax?How many different kinds of sales tax licenses are there?What is sellers use tax?What is use tax?Do I need a business license?What is the process of getting registered for sales tax?What do I do with notices?If you are considering getting registered for sales tax it might be a good idea to chat with an expert. You can do just that for FREE here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

2022 is upon us and we predict that this year will be the year of enforcement. With all of the states having enacted economic nexus legislation they will now start enforcing those laws. Understanding your sales tax responsibilities is not an easy task. There is a lot of information and a lot of the time it is difficult to discern which laws are appropriate for your business. We aim to take the guess work of what you should do. That is why we came up with these three questions. Come listen in and find out what they are.Additional Questions Answered:What should I expect when it comes to sales tax in 2022?How do I determine nexus?How do I determine the taxability of my product or service?Are digital goods taxable?If I sale solely on an online marketplace like amazon, am I responsible for collecting the sales tax?Why is it important to consider the method of how I sell my products?If you are wondering what may be in store for you in 2022 sign up for a What's Next call today and we can get you the peace of mi

Have you been researching and investigating on how to best handle your sales tax responsibilities in 2022? You are not alone. You have probably found that there are a few different options, including,  automated software solutions and other full service providers like us, Peisner Johnson. Today we talk about what you can expect.Additional Questions Answered.What do I need to know to determine my sales tax responsibilities? How do I know if I am collecting the right amount of sales tax?What are my cheapest sales tax compliance options?What pitfalls are there with automated software solutions?How do automated software solutions calculate my sales tax returns?How does Peisner Johnson calculate my sales tax returns?How are notices handled with automated software and Peisner Johnson?Will stated audit my sales tax returns for correctness?Do I need to pay the estimated tax due on a state notice?What kind of notices will I get from states?If you are looking into your options and need help deciding what will be best f

Connecticut has recently released an amnesty program for the next few months. Amnesty programs are not all created equal. Listen in as we chat about whether or not Connecticuts amnesty program will work for you.Additional questions answered:What is an amnesty program?What is a VDA?What are the terms of Connecticut's amnesty program?How do I take advantage of the amnesty program?You can find more information about the amnesty program here: www.getrightct.comIf you would like to discuss if this program is right for you sign up for a call here: www.pj.tax 

As digital goods and subscription items become more popular you can bet that states will be looking to cash in on those things. Listen in to Jason, Paul , and Danny speak on the taxability of digital goods.Additional Questions Answered:What is a digital good?Are services taxable?Since when have digital goods been taxed?How do I know if my product or service is taxable?If you sell digital goods or services you may need to be collecting sales tax. Get on a What's Next call with us today to get your peace of mind here: www.pj.tax

We have noticed that Illinois has increased their sales tax audits significantly. I few of our clients are currently under audit or have received a letter of intent to audit. Illinois probably won't be the only state to do this. Listen in as we discuss what your options are.If you are under audit and would like to talk to someone about strategy you can schedule your What's Next call here: www.pj.tax

Dropshipping is making easier for anybody to get into the ecommerce space. The concept of dropshipping is pretty simple. When it comes to sales tax dropshipping can be confusing and frustrating. I gathered the whole team to help understand dropshipping and what your sales tax responsibilities could be.Additional Questions Answered:What is dropshipping?How does dropshipping work?What are my sales tax responsibilities when I dropship?Where do I collect sales tax from?Do I need a resale certificate?How do I get a resale certificate?If you use a dropshipping method and are unaware of your sales tax responsibilities let's schedule  a What's Next call here: https://peisnerjohnson.com/whats-next/

Florida was one of the last to sign in economic nexus and marketplace facilitator tax law legislation. Along with the legislation they also, almost quietly, released a sales tax amnesty program that remote sellers could take advantage of. I invited Dan Peisner CMI, and Paul Johnson our VP of Operations to come chat about this amnesty and who could benefit from it.Additional Questions Answered: What is a sales tax amnesty program?What are the terms of the amnesty program?How often to sales tax amnesties happen?Who can take advantage of the sales tax amnesty program?How do I get started with the sales tax amnesty program?If you would like to chat about your situation and if this amnesty program makes sense for you schedule your What's Next call here: www.pj.tax

Economic Nexus has been the talk of the sales tax town ever since the 2018 South Dakota vs Supreme Court (Wayfair) Decision. What we have found is that Physical Nexus often goes overlooked. Physical nexus was established decades ago and still remains relevant.  What we see happening is businesses are hitting economic nexus thresholds but had physical nexus  years ago and should have registered for sales tax back then. Today we talk about just that. Additional Questions Answered:What is economic nexus?What is physical nexus?What triggers economic nexus?What triggers physical nexus?What do I do if I discover I had physical nexus years ago?Can I have physical nexus and not economic nexus?Can I have economic nexus and not physical nexus?If you are unsure of your nexus, now is the time to find out. Schedule your Free "What's Next?" call here: pj.tax

It has been 3 years since the Wayfair Vs South Dakota decision was made in the Supreme Court. Since then states have been rushing to implement economic nexus and marketplace facilitator tax laws to capture sales tax revenue from remote sellers. Today I invited Paul Johnson our VP of Operations to talk about Missouri finalizing their economic nexus and marketplace facilitator tax laws and other changes states have made over the last few years.Additional Questions Answered:Which states have yet to establish economic nexus laws?When was the last time sales tax was brought up in the Supreme Court?When will Missouri's economic nexus laws come into play?      - Read the legislation here: https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-signs-wayfair-legislation-lawWill states come after ecommerce sellers?What has changed since the Wayfair VS South Dakota Supreme Court Decision 3 years ago?Are all online marketplace facilitators required to collect and remit sales tax for sellers selling on their