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FDIC Approves Square For Banking License

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) gave the green light to an application from the FinTech firm Square to create a de novo industrial bank in Utah, the agency said on Wednesday (March 18). Square Financial Services will originate commercial loans to the retailers that use Square for payments. Square, Inc.

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Avalara Gives Update on Online Marketplace and Tax Changes in 2024

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By 2027, marketplaces may account for 59% of ecommerce globally. The success of online marketplaces is inspiring many retailers to operate marketplaces of their own. As the retailer liable for sales tax, marketplace facilitators are typically responsible for validating exempt transactions too.

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Call It Alt-Credit Or POS Lending, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Just Got Bigger

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It’s been a big year for alt-credit, where younger consumers see it as a, well, alternative to using a traditional credit or debit card to finance a purchase. In addition to its core POS lending business, Affirm branched out into financial services in June, debuting a high-yield savings account called Affirm Savings.

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Facing Tougher Times, Prosper Marketplace Is Making Deep Staff Cuts

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The moves comes as the firm is working to account for declining loan volumes. The biggest individual cut will be a Utah office dedicated to lending for medical procedures, but 14 percent of Prosper’s San Francisco- and Phoenix-based workforce is also on its way out the door. In 2015, Prosper’s staff grew to 619 employees.

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How Small Retailers Can Handle Sales Tax on Shipping: State-by-State Guide

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Worldwide retail ecommerce sales could reach $6.169 trillion in 2023 and comprise 22.3% of total retail sales. Code § 15-5-133 , freight costs incurred prior to retail sale are considered part of gross sales and therefore subject to tax. Is shipping taxable? They’re generally exempt when the sale is exempt.

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