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The latest on sales tax on shipping charges (part 1)

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Online sales could not exist without shipping, and the charges associated with shipping are subject to sales tax in many states. Question is, who has to pay that sales tax these days, and where? Here’s an overview and some of the latest news. Taxable, exempt or both?

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Sales Tax on Shipping: When Does it Apply?

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It’s one of the most important aspects of an online business – and one of the wackiest when trying to determine whether sales tax applies or not. Many states say that when the contents of a shipment are taxable, so is the shipping cost; similarly, when items in a shipment are exempt from sales tax, so is the cost of shipping.

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Sales Tax and Business Services – Your Top Questions Answered

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Companies that perform services often see themselves as tax exempt, and in many cases that is true, but there are certain states andsituations in which that is not the case. Gain a better understanding of your sales and use tax obligations with these frequently asked questions we have received from businesses that provide services.

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Sales Tax Issues for Online Retailers

Withum

It is no surprise that states are seeing significant growth in sales tax revenue, a trend fueled by changes in consumer spending during the pandemic. The third reason for higher sales tax revenue was the Wayfair decision in which the Supreme Court expanded the physical nexus requirement to include economic nexus (e.g.,

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Is Software as a Service Taxable? 

Anders CPA

Even if a state doesn’t require sales tax on SaaS, the company may still need to file if they pass a certain threshold of sales. SaaS really encompasses three types of services: SaaS; Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) and Platform as a Service (PAAS). Anders State and Local Tax services.

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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. New sales taxes are progressing in some states but not all. Mike Dunleavy has said he’d support an Alaska state sales tax. The online sales boom of the past three years remains strong but may be slowing.

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