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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? As with most details of sales tax, much depends on the situation, jurisdiction and new laws. 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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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. The following guide provides more detailed information for each state and answers frequently asked questions like, “Do you charge sales tax on items shipped out of state?” or “Is there sales tax on U.S.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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The bill would also increase the average annual gross volume of sales of retail stores, service industries, hotels, motels, and 16 restaurant operations from $95,000 to $500,000 to qualify for an exception. Senate Bill 32 would incrementally increase the minimum wage until it reaches $15 per hour on July 1, 2027.

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