Gail Cole

Gail Cole

Avalara Author
Gail Cole is Lead Writer and Content Developer at Avalara. She's been on a mission to uncover unusual tax facts and make complex compliance requirements more digestible for accounting professionals and taxpayers since joining the company in 2012.

1230 Articles

An end-of-year checklist for beverage alcohol sellers
North America Dec 06, 2024
An end-of-year checklist for beverage alcohol sellers
How to prepare your business for the 1099-K changes
United States Nov 27, 2024
How to prepare your business for the 1099-K changes
Colorado retail delivery fee guide: What you need to know
Colorado Nov 26, 2024
Colorado retail delivery fee guide: What you need to know
Clothing tax state by state
United States Nov 25, 2024
Clothing tax state by state
Which states have no sales tax?
United States Nov 20, 2024
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska removes economic nexus transaction threshold
Alaska Nov 19, 2024
Alaska removes economic nexus transaction threshold
De minimis exemption changes are coming: Is your business ready?
North America Nov 06, 2024
De minimis exemption changes are coming: Is your business ready?
What’s a sales tax risk assessment, and why should you get one?
United States Oct 31, 2024
What’s a sales tax risk assessment, and why should you get one?
Managing business licenses in the healthcare industry
United States Oct 30, 2024
Managing business licenses in the healthcare industry
Is candy taxed? Here’s what to expect this Halloween
United States Oct 25, 2024
Is candy taxed? Here’s what to expect this Halloween
When do I need to charge sales tax for my services?
United States Oct 17, 2024
When do I need to charge sales tax for my services?
Most trick-or-treaters have no idea how scary candy tax really is – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Oct 16, 2024
Most trick-or-treaters have no idea how scary candy tax really is – Wacky Tax Wednesday
When sales tax exemption is the exception — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Illinois Oct 07, 2024
When sales tax exemption is the exception — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Soda tax snafu – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Oct 02, 2024
Soda tax snafu – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Maine provides blanket sales tax exemption for nonprofits
Maine Sep 23, 2024
Maine provides blanket sales tax exemption for nonprofits
What you need to know about the Massachusetts tax amnesty program
Massachusetts Sep 19, 2024
What you need to know about the Massachusetts tax amnesty program
Alaska requires a license to ship alcohol directly to consumers
Alaska Sep 13, 2024
Alaska requires a license to ship alcohol directly to consumers
Oklahoma food sales tax exemption takes effect August 29, 2024
United States Aug 29, 2024
Oklahoma food sales tax exemption takes effect August 29, 2024
Is snow taxable in California? Wacky Tax Wednesday
California Aug 28, 2024
Is snow taxable in California? Wacky Tax Wednesday
What importers need to know about Entry Type 86 low-value shipments
United States Aug 27, 2024
What importers need to know about Entry Type 86 low-value shipments
California requires online marketplaces to do more to prevent organized retail crime
California Aug 26, 2024
California requires online marketplaces to do more to prevent organized retail crime
Illinois to eliminate state grocery tax as of January 1, 2026
Illinois Aug 23, 2024
Illinois to eliminate state grocery tax as of January 1, 2026
How tax automation software can improve procure-to-pay
United States Aug 21, 2024
How tax automation software can improve procure-to-pay
A Wayfair 2.0 case is brewing in Illinois. How level can the playing field be?
Illinois Aug 18, 2024
A Wayfair 2.0 case is brewing in Illinois. How level can the playing field be?
2024 sales tax holidays
United States Aug 16, 2024
2024 sales tax holidays
Vape tax by state: 2024 e-cigarette tax guide
United States Aug 14, 2024
Vape tax by state: 2024 e-cigarette tax guide
State-by-state guide to the taxability of digital products
North America Aug 12, 2024
State-by-state guide to the taxability of digital products
Texas sales tax holiday turns 25
United States Aug 08, 2024
Texas sales tax holiday turns 25
Vendor discounts for filing sales tax on time, a state-by-state guide
North America Aug 05, 2024
Vendor discounts for filing sales tax on time, a state-by-state guide
Why I love takeout in Ohio – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Jul 31, 2024
Why I love takeout in Ohio – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Wayfair 2.0 averted, for now
United States Jul 25, 2024
Wayfair 2.0 averted, for now
A contentious case for use tax
South Dakota Jul 23, 2024
A contentious case for use tax
Vermont modernizes communications taxes
Vermont Jul 19, 2024
Vermont modernizes communications taxes
What is Streamlined Sales Tax, and why should you care?
United States Jul 17, 2024
What is Streamlined Sales Tax, and why should you care?
Will Washington be the next state to implement a retail delivery fee?
Washington Jul 15, 2024
Will Washington be the next state to implement a retail delivery fee?
Vermont taxes remotely accessed software … again
Vermont Jul 09, 2024
Vermont taxes remotely accessed software … again
Wichita Property Tax Conference
United States Jul 05, 2024
Wichita Property Tax Conference
Could 2024 bring the end of economic nexus transaction thresholds?
United States Jul 03, 2024
Could 2024 bring the end of economic nexus transaction thresholds?
North Carolina eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold
North Carolina Jul 03, 2024
North Carolina eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold
New Jersey repeals sales tax holiday, taxes zero emission vehicles
New Jersey Jul 02, 2024
New Jersey repeals sales tax holiday, taxes zero emission vehicles
Ohio changes sales tax holiday for 2024
Ohio Jul 02, 2024
Ohio changes sales tax holiday for 2024
Selling at trade shows? Here’s a state-by-state sales tax guide.
United States Jun 27, 2024
Selling at trade shows? Here’s a state-by-state sales tax guide.
July 2024 sales tax changes
United States Jun 26, 2024
July 2024 sales tax changes
Sales tax disputes continue as Wayfair ruling turns 6
United States Jun 20, 2024
Sales tax disputes continue as Wayfair ruling turns 6
What you need to know about sales tax nexus
North America Jun 18, 2024
What you need to know about sales tax nexus
Are you ready for the Minnesota retail delivery fee?
United States Jun 12, 2024
Are you ready for the Minnesota retail delivery fee?
What is product taxability and why does it matter?
United States Jun 10, 2024
What is product taxability and why does it matter?
California Prop 22, a Wayfair for business licenses?
California Jun 05, 2024
California Prop 22, a Wayfair for business licenses?
The dish on marshmallows and VAT — Wacky Tax Wednesday
United Kingdom May 29, 2024
The dish on marshmallows and VAT — Wacky Tax Wednesday
South Carolina exempts tampons, effective immediately
South Carolina May 17, 2024
South Carolina exempts tampons, effective immediately
Effective strategies for US sales tax exemption certificate management
World May 16, 2024
Effective strategies for US sales tax exemption certificate management
Florida to have 5 more sales tax holidays in 2024
Florida May 16, 2024
Florida to have 5 more sales tax holidays in 2024
Australia to remove nuisance tariffs, simplify international trade
Australia May 14, 2024
Australia to remove nuisance tariffs, simplify international trade
Virginia won’t tax digital goods, raise sales tax rate in 2025
Virginia May 13, 2024
Virginia won’t tax digital goods, raise sales tax rate in 2025
Kansas considers sales tax holiday, permanent tax exemption for diapers and tampons
United States May 09, 2024
Kansas considers sales tax holiday, permanent tax exemption for diapers and tampons
Your inventory may be giving your business a sales tax obligation
United States May 08, 2024
Your inventory may be giving your business a sales tax obligation
Colorado simplifies sales tax requirements for out-of-state sellers in 2024
Colorado May 06, 2024
Colorado simplifies sales tax requirements for out-of-state sellers in 2024
Businesses are investing in financial technology for the future
World Apr 30, 2024
Businesses are investing in financial technology for the future
Mississippi extends back-to-school sales tax holiday
Mississippi Apr 26, 2024
Mississippi extends back-to-school sales tax holiday
Effective strategies for exemption certificate management
World Apr 25, 2024
Effective strategies for exemption certificate management
20 years, 20 wacky taxes
World Apr 24, 2024
20 years, 20 wacky taxes
Hawaii tax amnesty could turn STRs into long-term rentals
Hawaii Apr 22, 2024
Hawaii tax amnesty could turn STRs into long-term rentals
Avalara Tax Changes 2024: Online marketplaces
North America Apr 18, 2024
Avalara Tax Changes 2024: Online marketplaces
How to manage exempt online sales
United States Apr 11, 2024
How to manage exempt online sales
Why W-9 and 1099 services are a natural addition for CAS practices
United States Apr 10, 2024
Why W-9 and 1099 services are a natural addition for CAS practices
Is my business a marketplace? What does that mean for sales tax?
United States Apr 09, 2024
Is my business a marketplace? What does that mean for sales tax?
Arizona restricts local TPT audits
Arizona Apr 08, 2024
Arizona restricts local TPT audits
When do I collect sales tax on out-of-state sales?
United States Mar 26, 2024
When do I collect sales tax on out-of-state sales?
April 2024 sales tax changes
United States Mar 25, 2024
April 2024 sales tax changes
What is a marketplace? Will my online marketplace handle sales tax for me?
United States Mar 22, 2024
What is a marketplace? Will my online marketplace handle sales tax for me?
Indiana and Wyoming drop remote seller transaction threshold
United States Mar 14, 2024
Indiana and Wyoming drop remote seller transaction threshold
Flip-flopping sales tax — Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Mar 13, 2024
Flip-flopping sales tax — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Amazon found liable for marketplace sales tax in South Carolina … again
South Carolina Mar 11, 2024
Amazon found liable for marketplace sales tax in South Carolina … again
Utah looks to cut remote seller transactions threshold in 2024
Utah Mar 07, 2024
Utah looks to cut remote seller transactions threshold in 2024
Alabama considers adventurous new sales tax holiday for 2025
Alabama Mar 05, 2024
Alabama considers adventurous new sales tax holiday for 2025
New Minnesota retail delivery fee starts July 2024
United States Feb 29, 2024
New Minnesota retail delivery fee starts July 2024
E-invoicing is coming, and it could be great for your accounting practice
World Feb 28, 2024
E-invoicing is coming, and it could be great for your accounting practice
What’s the difference between registering your business and registering for sales tax?
United States Feb 27, 2024
What’s the difference between registering your business and registering for sales tax?
How to calculate, collect, and pay sales tax
North America Feb 26, 2024
How to calculate, collect, and pay sales tax
Tax compliance starts with simple answers to complex questions
United States Feb 22, 2024
Tax compliance starts with simple answers to complex questions
House approves new thresholds for 1099 forms
United States Feb 19, 2024
House approves new thresholds for 1099 forms
How do you define prepared food? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Michigan Feb 14, 2024
How do you define prepared food? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Will Nebraska tax advertising services?
Nebraska Feb 08, 2024
Will Nebraska tax advertising services?
Should blockchain technology be taxed?
Arizona Feb 07, 2024
Should blockchain technology be taxed?
States may get rid of “pink taxes” in 2024
United States Feb 05, 2024
States may get rid of “pink taxes” in 2024
What is the pink tax?
United States Feb 04, 2024
What is the pink tax?
Will there be new sales tax holidays in 2024?
United States Feb 02, 2024
Will there be new sales tax holidays in 2024?
What are sales tax permits and does your business need one?
United States Jan 30, 2024
What are sales tax permits and does your business need one?
Dogs are taxed as property in this state — Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Jan 24, 2024
Dogs are taxed as property in this state — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Wisconsin eliminates personal property tax effective January 1, 2024
Wisconsin Jan 19, 2024
Wisconsin eliminates personal property tax effective January 1, 2024
Car sales tax credit makes Florida appealing roost for snowbirds
United States Jan 09, 2024
Car sales tax credit makes Florida appealing roost for snowbirds
New year, new tax rates (and other sales tax changes)
United States Dec 28, 2023
New year, new tax rates (and other sales tax changes)
’Tis the season for sales tax bills – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Dec 26, 2023
’Tis the season for sales tax bills – Wacky Tax Wednesday
How global tax teams are saving time and money with automation
World Dec 22, 2023
How global tax teams are saving time and money with automation
When do sales tax exemption certificates expire?
United States Dec 14, 2023
When do sales tax exemption certificates expire?
Tax law changes you need to know for 2024
World Dec 11, 2023
Tax law changes you need to know for 2024
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
United States Dec 07, 2023
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
New York may reduce sales tax rate for small businesses
New York Nov 27, 2023
New York may reduce sales tax rate for small businesses
Tax changes taking effect December 1, 2023
United States Nov 20, 2023
Tax changes taking effect December 1, 2023
2023 sales tax holidays
United States Nov 16, 2023
2023 sales tax holidays
New York may add new tax on guns and ammunition
New York Nov 14, 2023
New York may add new tax on guns and ammunition
Breast pumps now exempt from North Carolina sales tax
North Carolina Nov 13, 2023
Breast pumps now exempt from North Carolina sales tax
Ohio will not offer tax amnesty in 2023
Ohio Nov 09, 2023
Ohio will not offer tax amnesty in 2023
Tennessee makes permanent sales tax exemption for gun safes
Tennessee Nov 07, 2023
Tennessee makes permanent sales tax exemption for gun safes
California bottle fee to apply to wine and spirits in 2024
California Nov 06, 2023
California bottle fee to apply to wine and spirits in 2024
Size matters when taxing snacks in Texas — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Texas Oct 25, 2023
Size matters when taxing snacks in Texas — Wacky Tax Wednesday
CFOs: Talent shortage is propelling AI adoption
Oct 04, 2023
CFOs: Talent shortage is propelling AI adoption
California approves new tax on guns and ammo dealers
California Sep 27, 2023
California approves new tax on guns and ammo dealers
How reducing the sales tax rate on food can complicate Alabama sales tax compliance — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Alabama Sep 27, 2023
How reducing the sales tax rate on food can complicate Alabama sales tax compliance — Wacky Tax Wednesday
The mixed-up classification and taxation of RTDs
United States Sep 13, 2023
The mixed-up classification and taxation of RTDs
Online travel agencies face complex tax regulations
United States Sep 11, 2023
Online travel agencies face complex tax regulations
How to determine the nature and taxability of NFTs
North America Aug 31, 2023
How to determine the nature and taxability of NFTs
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
United Kingdom Aug 23, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
United Kingdom Aug 22, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
INFORM Consumers Act creates new compliance requirements for online marketplaces
United States Aug 21, 2023
INFORM Consumers Act creates new compliance requirements for online marketplaces
Ohio exempts diapers for children, expands tax-free weekend
Ohio Aug 15, 2023
Ohio exempts diapers for children, expands tax-free weekend
What is Texas franchise tax? Does it apply to me?
Texas Aug 14, 2023
What is Texas franchise tax? Does it apply to me?
Tennessee thumps online liquor stores with 21st Amendment Act
Tennessee Aug 10, 2023
Tennessee thumps online liquor stores with 21st Amendment Act
A knotty local recreation tax — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Massachusetts Aug 09, 2023
A knotty local recreation tax — Wacky Tax Wednesday
What you need to know about the 2023 Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend
Texas Aug 08, 2023
What you need to know about the 2023 Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend
Texas to end diaper tax, tampon tax on September 1, 2023
Texas Aug 07, 2023
Texas to end diaper tax, tampon tax on September 1, 2023
2023 Ohio tax-free weekend is August 4–6
Ohio Aug 03, 2023
2023 Ohio tax-free weekend is August 4–6
Arkansas sales tax holiday starts August 5, 2023
Arkansas Aug 02, 2023
Arkansas sales tax holiday starts August 5, 2023
Iowa sales tax holiday runs August 4–5, 2023
Iowa Aug 02, 2023
Iowa sales tax holiday runs August 4–5, 2023
Value-added tax: What is VAT and who has to pay it?
World Jul 31, 2023
Value-added tax: What is VAT and who has to pay it?
Understanding tax obligations for online travel agencies
United States Jul 24, 2023
Understanding tax obligations for online travel agencies
Puerto Rico 2023 back-to-school sales tax holiday
Puerto Rico Jul 14, 2023
Puerto Rico 2023 back-to-school sales tax holiday
Can a sales tax exemption hinge on intention? Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Jul 12, 2023
Can a sales tax exemption hinge on intention? Wacky Tax Wednesday
What is the sales tax deduction? How much sales tax can I deduct?
United States Jul 10, 2023
What is the sales tax deduction? How much sales tax can I deduct?
New laws in Michigan impact installation and delivery charges
Michigan Jul 05, 2023
New laws in Michigan impact installation and delivery charges
How to handle sales tax on shipping: A state-by-state guide
North America Jun 29, 2023
How to handle sales tax on shipping: A state-by-state guide
Separately stated delivery charges are exempt from Kansas sales tax as of July 1, 2023
Kansas Jun 28, 2023
Separately stated delivery charges are exempt from Kansas sales tax as of July 1, 2023
Indiana changes sales tax obligations for nonprofits … again
Indiana Jun 27, 2023
Indiana changes sales tax obligations for nonprofits … again
Shaken, stirred, and on the fence: States decide fate of cocktail-to-go laws
United States Jun 26, 2023
Shaken, stirred, and on the fence: States decide fate of cocktail-to-go laws
Is sales tax based on shipping address or billing address?
United States Jun 23, 2023
Is sales tax based on shipping address or billing address?
Alabama sales tax on food is being lowered
Alabama Jun 22, 2023
Alabama sales tax on food is being lowered
What is electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)?
Europe Jun 19, 2023
What is electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)?
North Dakota to nix diaper tax July 1, 2023
North Dakota Jun 15, 2023
North Dakota to nix diaper tax July 1, 2023
How much do Florida sales tax holidays cost retailers? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Florida Jun 14, 2023
How much do Florida sales tax holidays cost retailers? Wacky Tax Wednesday
The state of online sales tax five years after the Wayfair decision
United States Jun 13, 2023
The state of online sales tax five years after the Wayfair decision
How to register a business: a guide for small businesses
North America Jun 08, 2023
How to register a business: a guide for small businesses
Louisiana drops economic nexus transaction threshold
Louisiana Jun 07, 2023
Louisiana drops economic nexus transaction threshold
Mississippi sales tax applies to computer software and computer software services
Mississippi Jun 05, 2023
Mississippi sales tax applies to computer software and computer software services
Florida sales tax exemptions and sales tax holidays for 2023
United States May 22, 2023
Florida sales tax exemptions and sales tax holidays for 2023
Use tax vs. sales tax: What you need to know
United States May 18, 2023
Use tax vs. sales tax: What you need to know
State back-to-school tax-free weekends and sales tax holidays for 2023
United States May 15, 2023
State back-to-school tax-free weekends and sales tax holidays for 2023
Memorial Day weekend Texas sales tax holiday
Texas May 11, 2023
Memorial Day weekend Texas sales tax holiday
How to 86 stress by automating your restaurant sales tax
United States May 09, 2023
How to 86 stress by automating your restaurant sales tax
When do home-based businesses need to register with the Secretary of State?
United States May 08, 2023
When do home-based businesses need to register with the Secretary of State?
Colorado may simplify retail delivery fee requirements
Colorado May 08, 2023
Colorado may simplify retail delivery fee requirements
Taxpayers need to renew Alabama tax licenses annually
Alabama May 03, 2023
Taxpayers need to renew Alabama tax licenses annually
What ecommerce platforms do (and don’t do) for sellers
United States Apr 28, 2023
What ecommerce platforms do (and don’t do) for sellers
Colorado simplifies local business licensing requirements for remote retailers
Colorado Apr 24, 2023
Colorado simplifies local business licensing requirements for remote retailers
Can gold and silver protect the people of Maine from inflation? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Maine Apr 19, 2023
Can gold and silver protect the people of Maine from inflation? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Should Maine have a seasonal sales tax?
Maine Apr 17, 2023
Should Maine have a seasonal sales tax?
What you need to do when your business has sales tax nexus
North America Apr 14, 2023
What you need to do when your business has sales tax nexus
New online delivery fee in New York City would be ‘negligible’
New York Apr 09, 2023
New online delivery fee in New York City would be ‘negligible’
South Dakota sales tax rate to drop temporarily
South Dakota Mar 29, 2023
South Dakota sales tax rate to drop temporarily
What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses
United States Mar 23, 2023
What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses
Goodbye, New Mexico gross receipts tax. Hello, New Mexico sales and use tax.
New Mexico Mar 22, 2023
Goodbye, New Mexico gross receipts tax. Hello, New Mexico sales and use tax.
Arizona may simplify remote transaction privilege tax compliance
Arizona Mar 21, 2023
Arizona may simplify remote transaction privilege tax compliance
Electrifying the highway use tax
United States Mar 17, 2023
Electrifying the highway use tax
Lodging tax insanity — Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Mar 15, 2023
Lodging tax insanity — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Economic nexus sparks need for speedy sales tax registration
United States Mar 13, 2023
Economic nexus sparks need for speedy sales tax registration
Why you should offer (and automate) transfer pricing services for your clients
World Mar 08, 2023
Why you should offer (and automate) transfer pricing services for your clients
How digital transformation affects finance teams
North America Mar 08, 2023
How digital transformation affects finance teams
Why 2024 CPA Exam changes make technology essential for accountants
United States Mar 02, 2023
Why 2024 CPA Exam changes make technology essential for accountants
Minnesota introduces Colorado-style retail delivery fee. Here we go again.
United States Feb 27, 2023
Minnesota introduces Colorado-style retail delivery fee. Here we go again.
How to write a great ecommerce return policy
United States Feb 23, 2023
How to write a great ecommerce return policy
Alaska offers voluntary disclosure for unregistered remote sellers
Alaska Feb 20, 2023
Alaska offers voluntary disclosure for unregistered remote sellers
Do you need to collect sales tax for selling online?
United States Feb 09, 2023
Do you need to collect sales tax for selling online?
The state of sales tax in 2023
United States Feb 08, 2023
The state of sales tax in 2023
Sales tax registration: What you need to know
Jan 30, 2023
Sales tax registration: What you need to know
What happens if you forget sales tax nexus?
United States Jan 26, 2023
What happens if you forget sales tax nexus?
Multistate direct sales: A guide for wineries
United States Jan 24, 2023
Multistate direct sales: A guide for wineries
Renting property during the Super Bowl? Your short-term rental is subject to Arizona tax
North America Jan 18, 2023
Renting property during the Super Bowl? Your short-term rental is subject to Arizona tax
What is trailing nexus and how long does it last?
North America Jan 17, 2023
What is trailing nexus and how long does it last?
Sales tax requirements for construction contractors
North America Jan 12, 2023
Sales tax requirements for construction contractors
Pets: Love ’em and leave ’em – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Jan 06, 2023
Pets: Love ’em and leave ’em – Wacky Tax Wednesday
The beverage alcohol industry in uncertain economic times
United States Jan 03, 2023
The beverage alcohol industry in uncertain economic times
Making sense of digital services taxes
World Dec 19, 2022
Making sense of digital services taxes
What is a nexus study and does your business need one?
United States Dec 12, 2022
What is a nexus study and does your business need one?
Avalara Tax Changes 2023: Key issues facing businesses today
North America Nov 30, 2022
Avalara Tax Changes 2023: Key issues facing businesses today
Will South Dakota exempt food and drink?
South Dakota Nov 23, 2022
Will South Dakota exempt food and drink?
Digital advertising taxes in Maryland and New Mexico
United States Nov 20, 2022
Digital advertising taxes in Maryland and New Mexico
Three states slash sales tax on food in 2022
United States Nov 18, 2022
Three states slash sales tax on food in 2022
How do you find answers to sales tax questions? Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Nov 16, 2022
How do you find answers to sales tax questions? Wacky Tax Wednesday
The demise of the floppy disk and what it means for international tax compliance
World Nov 14, 2022
The demise of the floppy disk and what it means for international tax compliance
Missouri will tax remote sales starting January 1, 2023
Missouri Nov 10, 2022
Missouri will tax remote sales starting January 1, 2023
Missouri to DTC wineries and alcohol marketplaces: Show me the sales tax
Missouri Nov 07, 2022
Missouri to DTC wineries and alcohol marketplaces: Show me the sales tax
Downstream effects of banning gas vehicles
United States Nov 04, 2022
Downstream effects of banning gas vehicles
What are preferential treaties and why are they worth looking into?
North America Nov 02, 2022
What are preferential treaties and why are they worth looking into?
Louisiana places new requirements on wineries and fulfillment houses
North America Oct 18, 2022
Louisiana places new requirements on wineries and fulfillment houses
Puerto Rico adopts economic nexus, taxes remote sales
Puerto Rico Oct 13, 2022
Puerto Rico adopts economic nexus, taxes remote sales
Colorado now accepts cryptocurrency for tax payments
United States Oct 07, 2022
Colorado now accepts cryptocurrency for tax payments
A guide to state sales tax holidays in 2022
North America Oct 05, 2022
A guide to state sales tax holidays in 2022
Court rules out-of-state retailers cannot ship wine to Ohio consumers
Ohio Oct 04, 2022
Court rules out-of-state retailers cannot ship wine to Ohio consumers
Travel marketplaces to collect Virginia sales tax and lodging tax as of October 1
Virginia Sep 30, 2022
Travel marketplaces to collect Virginia sales tax and lodging tax as of October 1
What is sales tax? Definition and examples
North America Sep 28, 2022
What is sales tax? Definition and examples
Seasonal sales taxes – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Sep 28, 2022
Seasonal sales taxes – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Retailers can absorb West Virginia sales tax
West Virginia Sep 26, 2022
Retailers can absorb West Virginia sales tax
FBA inventory in Pennsylvania doesn’t give FBA sellers a sales tax obligation
Pennsylvania Sep 21, 2022
FBA inventory in Pennsylvania doesn’t give FBA sellers a sales tax obligation
End-of-year compliance tips for direct wine shippers
North America Sep 20, 2022
End-of-year compliance tips for direct wine shippers
Seasonal local sales tax up for a vote in Oregon, a state with no sales tax
Oregon Sep 19, 2022
Seasonal local sales tax up for a vote in Oregon, a state with no sales tax
5 simple ways to increase traffic to your Etsy store
World Sep 16, 2022
5 simple ways to increase traffic to your Etsy store
Why you should offer (and automate) transfer pricing services for your clients
North America Sep 14, 2022
Why you should offer (and automate) transfer pricing services for your clients
How should you report sales during the grocery tax suspension in Illinois
Illinois Sep 14, 2022
How should you report sales during the grocery tax suspension in Illinois
Your customers expect you to get sales tax right
North America Sep 07, 2022
Your customers expect you to get sales tax right
Will Coloradans vote to loosen beverage alcohol restrictions?
Colorado Sep 06, 2022
Will Coloradans vote to loosen beverage alcohol restrictions?
Why businesses can have sales tax obligations with tax exempt sales
North America Aug 29, 2022
Why businesses can have sales tax obligations with tax exempt sales
You’re never too small to offer your clients sales tax compliance services
North America Aug 28, 2022
You’re never too small to offer your clients sales tax compliance services
Indiana and New York exempt diapers
United States Aug 25, 2022
Indiana and New York exempt diapers
Washington brewers challenge Oregon’s distribution laws
United States Aug 22, 2022
Washington brewers challenge Oregon’s distribution laws
Colorado and Iowa to exempt diapers and period products
North America Aug 22, 2022
Colorado and Iowa to exempt diapers and period products
Product taxability pain — Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Aug 17, 2022
Product taxability pain — Wacky Tax Wednesday
State-by-state guide for shipping beer DTC
North America Aug 09, 2022
State-by-state guide for shipping beer DTC
July 2022 Monthly Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Aug 01, 2022
July 2022 Monthly Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Uncharted territory: How to tax NFT sales
North America Jul 27, 2022
Uncharted territory: How to tax NFT sales
Revised Texas ABC advisory updates rules for unlicensed ecommerce businesses
North America Jul 25, 2022
Revised Texas ABC advisory updates rules for unlicensed ecommerce businesses
States with a back-to-school sales tax holiday in 2022
North America Jul 25, 2022
States with a back-to-school sales tax holiday in 2022
Economic nexus, home rule, and sales tax: What businesses need to know
United States Jul 21, 2022
Economic nexus, home rule, and sales tax: What businesses need to know
Maryland fine-tunes tax on digital products
Maryland Jul 18, 2022
Maryland fine-tunes tax on digital products
State-by-state guide for shipping spirits DTC
North America Jul 14, 2022
State-by-state guide for shipping spirits DTC
A ‘remote retailer is not a ‘remote seller — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Louisiana Jul 13, 2022
A ‘remote retailer is not a ‘remote seller — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Real-time compliance in Europe and the U.S.
North America Jul 11, 2022
Real-time compliance in Europe and the U.S.
Things change fast: Stay in the know with the Avalara Tax Changes 2022 Midyear Update
North America Jul 06, 2022
Things change fast: Stay in the know with the Avalara Tax Changes 2022 Midyear Update
June 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Jul 01, 2022
June 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Colorado answers questions about new retail delivery fee
Colorado Jun 27, 2022
Colorado answers questions about new retail delivery fee
Will there be a sales tax holiday in the metaverse?
North America Jun 26, 2022
Will there be a sales tax holiday in the metaverse?
Survey and Senate hearing find small businesses are not immune to impacts of the Wayfair decision
United States Jun 21, 2022
Survey and Senate hearing find small businesses are not immune to impacts of the Wayfair decision
Marketplace facilitators face new tax and reporting obligations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Jun 20, 2022
Marketplace facilitators face new tax and reporting obligations in Oklahoma
Alaska modernizes alcohol laws, creates new DTC licenses for wineries, breweries, and distilleries
Alaska Jun 16, 2022
Alaska modernizes alcohol laws, creates new DTC licenses for wineries, breweries, and distilleries
Maryland will exempt diapers and more starting July 1, 2022
Maryland Jun 16, 2022
Maryland will exempt diapers and more starting July 1, 2022
It takes more than cookies on a computer to trigger nexus in Massachusetts
World Jun 15, 2022
It takes more than cookies on a computer to trigger nexus in Massachusetts
Massachusetts steps up DTC age compliance enforcement
World Jun 14, 2022
Massachusetts steps up DTC age compliance enforcement
Minnesota says credit card surcharges are subject to sales tax
North America Jun 09, 2022
Minnesota says credit card surcharges are subject to sales tax
Sales tax holidays jump the shark — Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Jun 08, 2022
Sales tax holidays jump the shark — Wacky Tax Wednesday
Taxes on nontraditional things
North America Jun 07, 2022
Taxes on nontraditional things
Back to the future: Compliance considerations for brick-and-mortar retailers
North America Jun 06, 2022
Back to the future: Compliance considerations for brick-and-mortar retailers
Colorado retail delivery fee complicates winery DTC compliance
Colorado Jun 02, 2022
Colorado retail delivery fee complicates winery DTC compliance
May 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Jun 01, 2022
May 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Tennessee to drop requirement for direct wine shippers to register with the Secretary of State
Tennessee May 24, 2022
Tennessee to drop requirement for direct wine shippers to register with the Secretary of State
Puerto Rico’s new hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday
North America May 20, 2022
Puerto Rico’s new hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday
Third-party delivery apps can boost sales — and sales tax complexity
North America May 18, 2022
Third-party delivery apps can boost sales — and sales tax complexity
Inflation and taxes: Impact varies depending on state tax codes, economies
United States May 17, 2022
Inflation and taxes: Impact varies depending on state tax codes, economies
Working remotely in a different country: Adventure for employees but a headache for employers
North America May 11, 2022
Working remotely in a different country: Adventure for employees but a headache for employers
Colorado’s new retail delivery fee starts July 1, 2022
North America May 10, 2022
Colorado’s new retail delivery fee starts July 1, 2022
Alcohol regulators rain on "good for you" labeling claims
North America May 10, 2022
Alcohol regulators rain on "good for you" labeling claims
Florida’s current tax-free weeks, weekends, and holidays
Florida May 09, 2022
Florida’s current tax-free weeks, weekends, and holidays
What’s the difference between e-invoicing and real-time reporting?
North America May 04, 2022
What’s the difference between e-invoicing and real-time reporting?
California beer and spirits DTC bill gets major overhaul
California May 04, 2022
California beer and spirits DTC bill gets major overhaul
New York’s extended gas tax holiday starts June 1, 2022
North America May 03, 2022
New York’s extended gas tax holiday starts June 1, 2022
April 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America May 02, 2022
April 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Selling goods in a virtual world can have real tax implications
North America Apr 28, 2022
Selling goods in a virtual world can have real tax implications
Tennessee updates requirements for alcohol sellers and fulfillment houses
United States Apr 25, 2022
Tennessee updates requirements for alcohol sellers and fulfillment houses
Iowa may expand August sales tax holiday
North America Apr 25, 2022
Iowa may expand August sales tax holiday
Not minced or not not minced? Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Apr 20, 2022
Not minced or not not minced? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Mississippi is taxing more cloud computing services
North America Apr 19, 2022
Mississippi is taxing more cloud computing services
New York allows to-go drinks for 3 years
North America Apr 17, 2022
New York allows to-go drinks for 3 years
Local economic nexus requirements complicate remote sales tax compliance
United States Apr 12, 2022
Local economic nexus requirements complicate remote sales tax compliance
Kentucky to tax many more services
Kentucky Apr 10, 2022
Kentucky to tax many more services
Cross-border glossary
North America Apr 07, 2022
Cross-border glossary
Marketplace facilitators face new reporting requirements for high-volume sellers
North America Apr 06, 2022
Marketplace facilitators face new reporting requirements for high-volume sellers
What you need to know about destination and origin sourcing of sales tax
North America Apr 03, 2022
What you need to know about destination and origin sourcing of sales tax
March 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
United States Apr 01, 2022
March 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
The hard line on beverage alcohol ecommerce trends
North America Mar 30, 2022
The hard line on beverage alcohol ecommerce trends
What qualifies for Connecticut’s sales and use tax-free week?
United States Mar 29, 2022
What qualifies for Connecticut’s sales and use tax-free week?
Ohio looks to create a statewide 911 system
United States Mar 25, 2022
Ohio looks to create a statewide 911 system
Personal protective equipment subject to Virginia sales tax again
Virginia Mar 24, 2022
Personal protective equipment subject to Virginia sales tax again
Maryland gas tax holiday starts March 18, 2022
Maryland Mar 18, 2022
Maryland gas tax holiday starts March 18, 2022
Missouri seeks to tax digital products and subscriptions
Missouri Mar 15, 2022
Missouri seeks to tax digital products and subscriptions
Battle against Maryland digital advertising tax continues as first payments come due
Maryland Mar 15, 2022
Battle against Maryland digital advertising tax continues as first payments come due
Meet Alex Baulf, Senior Director of Global Indirect Tax at Avalara
North America Mar 14, 2022
Meet Alex Baulf, Senior Director of Global Indirect Tax at Avalara
Unusual sales tax exemptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Mar 09, 2022
Unusual sales tax exemptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
When are mobile delivery app fees subject to Texas sales tax?
Texas Mar 07, 2022
When are mobile delivery app fees subject to Texas sales tax?
Flush states may exempt food from sales tax
North America Mar 07, 2022
Flush states may exempt food from sales tax
What happens if I buy tax-exempt products then use them for my business?
North America Mar 03, 2022
What happens if I buy tax-exempt products then use them for my business?
February 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Mar 01, 2022
February 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
March 2022 sales tax changes
United States Feb 28, 2022
March 2022 sales tax changes
Will the Treasury report be a boon for direct shipping of alcohol?
United States Feb 10, 2022
Will the Treasury report be a boon for direct shipping of alcohol?
In the name of fairness, Georgia would discriminate against internet sellers and cash buyers – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Feb 09, 2022
In the name of fairness, Georgia would discriminate against internet sellers and cash buyers – Wacky Tax Wednesday
What happens when states change economic nexus thresholds?
United States Feb 07, 2022
What happens when states change economic nexus thresholds?
Colorado delays sales tax sourcing requirement for small businesses
United States Feb 03, 2022
Colorado delays sales tax sourcing requirement for small businesses
Will fulfillment house battles continue in 2022?
North America Feb 02, 2022
Will fulfillment house battles continue in 2022?
January 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Feb 01, 2022
January 2022 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
February 2022 sales tax rate changes
United States Jan 31, 2022
February 2022 sales tax rate changes
Minnesota sales tax obligations for marketplaces and marketplace sellers
United States Jan 28, 2022
Minnesota sales tax obligations for marketplaces and marketplace sellers
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Hospitality tax trends
North America Jan 26, 2022
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Hospitality tax trends
Taxing the metaverse: The basics
North America Jan 25, 2022
Taxing the metaverse: The basics
Should online marketplaces police sales of stolen goods?
United States Jan 20, 2022
Should online marketplaces police sales of stolen goods?
When a marketplace law applies to ‘lodging’ but not ‘hotels’ – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Jan 19, 2022
When a marketplace law applies to ‘lodging’ but not ‘hotels’ – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Sole proprietors and LLCs: Do you need a business license?
North America Jan 18, 2022
Sole proprietors and LLCs: Do you need a business license?
States could get serious about taxing services in 2022
North America Jan 12, 2022
States could get serious about taxing services in 2022
Tennessee now accepts exemption certificates issued by other states
United States Jan 11, 2022
Tennessee now accepts exemption certificates issued by other states
California spirits DTC bill heads for showdown
California Jan 10, 2022
California spirits DTC bill heads for showdown
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Global tax trends
North America Jan 05, 2022
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Global tax trends
5 forces impacting beverage alcohol tax compliance in 2022
North America Jan 04, 2022
5 forces impacting beverage alcohol tax compliance in 2022
December 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Jan 03, 2022
December 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
Which sales count toward Ohio’s economic nexus threshold?
United States Dec 27, 2021
Which sales count toward Ohio’s economic nexus threshold?
Kansas looks to axe the food tax. Again.
United States Dec 16, 2021
Kansas looks to axe the food tax. Again.
States warn about age verification violations
United States Dec 15, 2021
States warn about age verification violations
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Read this now, thank us later
North America Dec 13, 2021
Avalara Tax Changes 2022: Read this now, thank us later
January 2022 sales tax changes
United States Dec 07, 2021
January 2022 sales tax changes
3 steps to set your small business up for success in 2022
North America Dec 06, 2021
3 steps to set your small business up for success in 2022
Connecticut tax amnesty runs through January 2022
United States Dec 02, 2021
Connecticut tax amnesty runs through January 2022
Can a remote seller cancel sales tax registration when sales drop below an economic nexus threshold?
United States Dec 01, 2021
Can a remote seller cancel sales tax registration when sales drop below an economic nexus threshold?
States carve out distinct rules for DTC shipping and local delivery of alcohol
North America Nov 23, 2021
States carve out distinct rules for DTC shipping and local delivery of alcohol
Why sales tax compliance in Louisiana is so difficult for remote sellers
Louisiana Nov 22, 2021
Why sales tax compliance in Louisiana is so difficult for remote sellers
The big-ticket item tax in Phoenix – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Nov 10, 2021
The big-ticket item tax in Phoenix – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Kansas clarifies sales tax responsibilities for remote retailers and marketplaces
United States Nov 09, 2021
Kansas clarifies sales tax responsibilities for remote retailers and marketplaces
Who needs to collect district sales and use tax in California
United States Nov 08, 2021
Who needs to collect district sales and use tax in California
October 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Nov 01, 2021
October 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
More states strive to tax online ads despite the challenges
World Oct 19, 2021
More states strive to tax online ads despite the challenges
Ohio is open for DTC business for large wineries
United States Oct 18, 2021
Ohio is open for DTC business for large wineries
Colorado restricts timely filing sales tax discount to small vendors
United States Oct 12, 2021
Colorado restricts timely filing sales tax discount to small vendors
Taxing try-before-you-buy subscription services in Illinois
United States Oct 11, 2021
Taxing try-before-you-buy subscription services in Illinois
Cutting the cable cord cut revenue for municipalities. They want it back.
North America Oct 08, 2021
Cutting the cable cord cut revenue for municipalities. They want it back.
Quarterly Roundup: Beverage alcohol news you need to know from Q3 2021
Oct 05, 2021
Quarterly Roundup: Beverage alcohol news you need to know from Q3 2021
What’s the difference between drop shipping and selling through a marketplace?
North America Oct 04, 2021
What’s the difference between drop shipping and selling through a marketplace?
September 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
North America Oct 01, 2021
September 2021 Roundup: Tax laws you need to know
How would a TTB shutdown affect you?
North America Sep 30, 2021
How would a TTB shutdown affect you?
How you take your coffee may affect its taxability – Wacky Tax Wednesday
World Sep 29, 2021
How you take your coffee may affect its taxability – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Alabama’s new DTC application process is a doozy, and the dust hasn’t yet settled
World Sep 28, 2021
Alabama’s new DTC application process is a doozy, and the dust hasn’t yet settled
Massachusetts tweaks tax policies for a future including COVID-19
World Sep 27, 2021
Massachusetts tweaks tax policies for a future including COVID-19
Life lessons from import tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Sep 22, 2021
Life lessons from import tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
DoorDash jumps into a booming, under-regulated alcohol delivery market
North America Sep 21, 2021
DoorDash jumps into a booming, under-regulated alcohol delivery market
California and Texas increase tax obligations for marketplace facilitators
United States Sep 20, 2021
California and Texas increase tax obligations for marketplace facilitators
New Texas alcohol laws: How recent changes impact sellers
United States Sep 16, 2021
New Texas alcohol laws: How recent changes impact sellers
West Virginia changed how it taxes sales of streaming services
United States Sep 15, 2021
West Virginia changed how it taxes sales of streaming services
October 2021 sales tax changes
World Sep 14, 2021
October 2021 sales tax changes
Nevada shuts down DTC shipping for breweries, distilleries, and retailers
United States Sep 09, 2021
Nevada shuts down DTC shipping for breweries, distilleries, and retailers
You may be liable for your customer’s breach of contract – Wacky Tax Wednesday
World Sep 08, 2021
You may be liable for your customer’s breach of contract – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Some online instruction is subject to sales tax in Washington and Colorado
World Sep 07, 2021
Some online instruction is subject to sales tax in Washington and Colorado
Is Idaho a reciprocal state for DTC wine shipping?
World Sep 02, 2021
Is Idaho a reciprocal state for DTC wine shipping?
August 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Sep 01, 2021
August 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Illinois fixes marketplace law for marketplace sellers
United States Aug 31, 2021
Illinois fixes marketplace law for marketplace sellers
How is software taxed in Hawaii?
Hawaii Aug 30, 2021
How is software taxed in Hawaii?
Will Nebraska broaden sales tax to services?
Nebraska Aug 27, 2021
Will Nebraska broaden sales tax to services?
How to prepare for the 2021 holiday shopping season
North America Aug 18, 2021
How to prepare for the 2021 holiday shopping season
Kentucky gives remote retailers more breathing room
Kentucky Aug 16, 2021
Kentucky gives remote retailers more breathing room
Why easy return labels aren’t so easy on sales tax compliance – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Virginia Aug 11, 2021
Why easy return labels aren’t so easy on sales tax compliance – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Beverage alcohol sellers face changes aplenty in 2021
North America Aug 10, 2021
Beverage alcohol sellers face changes aplenty in 2021
States tax digital goods ‘each and every way’
North America Aug 09, 2021
States tax digital goods ‘each and every way’
Connecticut’s unconventional and conventional tax relief programs
Connecticut Aug 05, 2021
Connecticut’s unconventional and conventional tax relief programs
What ecommerce sellers need to know about trade restrictions and prohibitions
North America Aug 04, 2021
What ecommerce sellers need to know about trade restrictions and prohibitions
Will Delaware be next for winery DTC shipments?
United States Aug 03, 2021
Will Delaware be next for winery DTC shipments?
July 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Aug 02, 2021
July 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Do occasional sales exemptions apply to marketplace sales?
United States Jul 30, 2021
Do occasional sales exemptions apply to marketplace sales?
Texas is at odds with itself over sales tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Texas Jul 28, 2021
Texas is at odds with itself over sales tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
August sales tax holidays
North America Jul 22, 2021
August sales tax holidays
Kentucky adopts sales tax incentives to increase cryptocurrency mining in the state
Kentucky Jul 19, 2021
Kentucky adopts sales tax incentives to increase cryptocurrency mining in the state
Alabama localities complicate July sales tax holiday for businesses
Alabama Jul 15, 2021
Alabama localities complicate July sales tax holiday for businesses
Real money (and real tax consequences) in the virtual world — Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Jul 14, 2021
Real money (and real tax consequences) in the virtual world — Wacky Tax Wednesday
New report from Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center reveals how COVID-19 is affecting the fiscal health of states
United States Jul 13, 2021
New report from Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center reveals how COVID-19 is affecting the fiscal health of states
New Jersey stands alone after Ohio removes DTC production cap
United States Jul 08, 2021
New Jersey stands alone after Ohio removes DTC production cap
What US sellers need to know about e-invoicing
Location Jul 07, 2021
What US sellers need to know about e-invoicing
Canada requires non-resident vendors and marketplaces to collect GST/HST as of July 1
Canada Jul 02, 2021
Canada requires non-resident vendors and marketplaces to collect GST/HST as of July 1
June 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
World Jul 01, 2021
June 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Missouri requires out-of-state sellers and marketplaces to collect sales tax. That's a wrap.
Missouri Jun 30, 2021
Missouri requires out-of-state sellers and marketplaces to collect sales tax. That's a wrap.
July 2021 sales tax changes
World Jun 28, 2021
July 2021 sales tax changes
Pennsylvania updates remote work tax policy as COVID rates drop
Pennsylvania Jun 25, 2021
Pennsylvania updates remote work tax policy as COVID rates drop
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
United States Jun 24, 2021
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
There may be a better way, Illinois – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Illinois Jun 23, 2021
There may be a better way, Illinois – Wacky Tax Wednesday
2021 is “worse” than many accountants expected; technology can help make it better
United States Jun 22, 2021
2021 is “worse” than many accountants expected; technology can help make it better
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
World Jun 21, 2021
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
Maine eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold for remote sellers and marketplaces
Maine Jun 16, 2021
Maine eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold for remote sellers and marketplaces
Kansas adopts new license requirements for fulfillment houses and updates filing frequency for wineries
Kansas Jun 15, 2021
Kansas adopts new license requirements for fulfillment houses and updates filing frequency for wineries
Pivotal sales tax ruling’s third anniversary marked by pandemic
United States Jun 14, 2021
Pivotal sales tax ruling’s third anniversary marked by pandemic
Marketplace facilitators can apply to collect reduced tax rate for sales of prepared foods in Puerto Rico
Latin America Jun 11, 2021
Marketplace facilitators can apply to collect reduced tax rate for sales of prepared foods in Puerto Rico
Oklahoma carves out new sales and use tax exemptions
Oklahoma Jun 09, 2021
Oklahoma carves out new sales and use tax exemptions
Best practices for weaving compliance into your DTC workflow
United States Jun 08, 2021
Best practices for weaving compliance into your DTC workflow
Georgia and Florida give entertainment a boost by exempting certain admissions
United States Jun 04, 2021
Georgia and Florida give entertainment a boost by exempting certain admissions
New trends in B2B and B2C ecommerce impact tax compliance
United States Jun 03, 2021
New trends in B2B and B2C ecommerce impact tax compliance
May 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Jun 01, 2021
May 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
June 2021 tax rate changes
United States May 28, 2021
June 2021 tax rate changes
Don’t let compliance hurdles stunt your DTC beverage alcohol aspirations
United States May 25, 2021
Don’t let compliance hurdles stunt your DTC beverage alcohol aspirations
More states may provide sales tax holidays in 2021 and beyond
United States May 24, 2021
More states may provide sales tax holidays in 2021 and beyond
2021 sales tax holidays
United States May 20, 2021
2021 sales tax holidays
Colorado taxes digital goods and streamed entertainment
Colorado May 17, 2021
Colorado taxes digital goods and streamed entertainment
Alabama will become 47th DTC wine state on August 1
Alabama May 14, 2021
Alabama will become 47th DTC wine state on August 1
Georgia suspends motor fuel tax for five days. What’s the impact on business?
Georgia May 13, 2021
Georgia suspends motor fuel tax for five days. What’s the impact on business?
The true cost of freeing Floridians from some sales tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Florida May 12, 2021
The true cost of freeing Floridians from some sales tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
COVID-19 tax relief roundup
World May 11, 2021
COVID-19 tax relief roundup
States are broadening scope of economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws
United States May 10, 2021
States are broadening scope of economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws
How selling through multiple channels can impact sales tax obligations
United States May 07, 2021
How selling through multiple channels can impact sales tax obligations
Missouri bill would complicate local use tax collection for out-of-state online sellers
Missouri May 05, 2021
Missouri bill would complicate local use tax collection for out-of-state online sellers
States grapple with how to regulate fulfillment houses
United States May 03, 2021
States grapple with how to regulate fulfillment houses
Kansas lawmakers override veto to enact economic nexus threshold and marketplace facilitator law
Kansas May 03, 2021
Kansas lawmakers override veto to enact economic nexus threshold and marketplace facilitator law
April 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States May 03, 2021
April 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
3 steps you can take to grow cross-border sales for your ecommerce business
North America Apr 28, 2021
3 steps you can take to grow cross-border sales for your ecommerce business
May 2021 sales tax rate changes
United States Apr 23, 2021
May 2021 sales tax rate changes
Florida adopts economic nexus and marketplace facilitator law
Florida Apr 20, 2021
Florida adopts economic nexus and marketplace facilitator law
States looking to exempt diapers or tampons in 2021
United States Apr 19, 2021
States looking to exempt diapers or tampons in 2021
Kansas governor vetoes sales threshold for out-of-state sellers and collection requirement for marketplace facilitators
Kansas Apr 16, 2021
Kansas governor vetoes sales threshold for out-of-state sellers and collection requirement for marketplace facilitators
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
United States Apr 15, 2021
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
The lengths states will go to lure businesses – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Apr 14, 2021
The lengths states will go to lure businesses – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Summer sales tax holiday on the table in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Apr 12, 2021
Summer sales tax holiday on the table in Wisconsin
Which states require accelerated sales tax payments?
North America Apr 05, 2021
Which states require accelerated sales tax payments?
March 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Apr 01, 2021
March 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Massachusetts sets new due dates and filing requirements for sales and use tax
Massachusetts Mar 30, 2021
Massachusetts sets new due dates and filing requirements for sales and use tax
Canada to tax non-resident sales of digital products and more
North America Mar 29, 2021
Canada to tax non-resident sales of digital products and more
Illinois requires remote sellers and marketplaces to collect local sales tax starting January 2021
Illinois Mar 26, 2021
Illinois requires remote sellers and marketplaces to collect local sales tax starting January 2021
Florida could enforce economic nexus as soon as July
Florida Mar 25, 2021
Florida could enforce economic nexus as soon as July
What is delivered duty paid (DDP) shipping and why it’s preferred
Location Mar 23, 2021
What is delivered duty paid (DDP) shipping and why it’s preferred
Maryland sales tax now applies to digital products and SaaS
Maryland Mar 22, 2021
Maryland sales tax now applies to digital products and SaaS
Proposed fee on internet sales could help save West Virginia stores
North America Mar 18, 2021
Proposed fee on internet sales could help save West Virginia stores
54 states and counting? Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Mar 17, 2021
54 states and counting? Wacky Tax Wednesday
April 2021 sales tax rate changes
United States Mar 16, 2021
April 2021 sales tax rate changes
To fight COVID, Virginia exempts personal protective equipment from sales tax
Virginia Mar 15, 2021
To fight COVID, Virginia exempts personal protective equipment from sales tax
The state of state tax policies after one year of COVID
United States Mar 12, 2021
The state of state tax policies after one year of COVID
2021: The year of the digital advertising tax?
United States Mar 08, 2021
2021: The year of the digital advertising tax?
Kentucky finally opens for DTC alcohol shipments, but with a catch
Kentucky Mar 05, 2021
Kentucky finally opens for DTC alcohol shipments, but with a catch
Georgia looks to tax sales of digital goods and services
Georgia Mar 04, 2021
Georgia looks to tax sales of digital goods and services
Taxing wacky tobacky and magic mushrooms – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Mar 03, 2021
Taxing wacky tobacky and magic mushrooms – Wacky Tax Wednesday
State sales tax rate changes proposed in several states
United States Mar 02, 2021
State sales tax rate changes proposed in several states
February 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Mar 01, 2021
February 2021 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
How to ensure the right sales tax rate is applied to each transaction
North America Feb 25, 2021
How to ensure the right sales tax rate is applied to each transaction
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
Europe Feb 24, 2021
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
Wisconsin eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold
Wisconsin Feb 22, 2021
Wisconsin eliminates economic nexus transaction threshold
March 2021 sales tax rate changes
United States Feb 18, 2021
March 2021 sales tax rate changes
Small businesses praise Avalara during Florida economic nexus hearing
Florida Feb 17, 2021
Small businesses praise Avalara during Florida economic nexus hearing
Pennsylvania offers limited amnesty to unregistered remote sellers with inventory in the commonwealth
Pennsylvania Feb 16, 2021
Pennsylvania offers limited amnesty to unregistered remote sellers with inventory in the commonwealth
Maryland becomes first state to adopt a digital advertising tax
Maryland Feb 15, 2021
Maryland becomes first state to adopt a digital advertising tax
Tennessee bill would ban the use of fulfillment houses for DTC wine shipments
Tennessee Feb 12, 2021
Tennessee bill would ban the use of fulfillment houses for DTC wine shipments
Retailers still grappling with fallout from Wayfair and marketplace facilitator laws
United States Feb 11, 2021
Retailers still grappling with fallout from Wayfair and marketplace facilitator laws
New Hampshire wants to be a DTC alcohol shipper – Wacky Tax Wednesday
New Hampshire Feb 10, 2021
New Hampshire wants to be a DTC alcohol shipper – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Uber splashes into alcohol delivery
United States Feb 09, 2021
Uber splashes into alcohol delivery
Tax amnesty underway in Nevada
Nevada Feb 03, 2021
Tax amnesty underway in Nevada
January Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Feb 01, 2021
January Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Avalara stands with Black-owned businesses
United States Jan 26, 2021
Avalara stands with Black-owned businesses
Why understanding taxability rules is key to sales tax compliance
North America Jan 19, 2021
Why understanding taxability rules is key to sales tax compliance
Why offering tax compliance services can benefit your accounting firms and clients
United States Jan 18, 2021
Why offering tax compliance services can benefit your accounting firms and clients
COVID-19 sales tax relief in California
California Jan 15, 2021
COVID-19 sales tax relief in California
2021 sales tax changes report expands to more industries
North America Jan 14, 2021
2021 sales tax changes report expands to more industries
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
United Kingdom Jan 13, 2021
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
New York reintroduces digital advertising services taxes
New York Jan 12, 2021
New York reintroduces digital advertising services taxes
Participating in a trade show in Washington state can create sales tax nexus
Washington Jan 11, 2021
Participating in a trade show in Washington state can create sales tax nexus
Maryland extends tax filing and payment deadlines
Maryland Jan 07, 2021
Maryland extends tax filing and payment deadlines
Finance professionals address ongoing impact of COVID-19
North America Jan 06, 2021
Finance professionals address ongoing impact of COVID-19
Two bills introduced in Florida seek to tax out-of-state sales
Florida Jan 05, 2021
Two bills introduced in Florida seek to tax out-of-state sales
Colorado sales tax relief for restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors
Colorado Jan 04, 2021
Colorado sales tax relief for restaurants, bars, and mobile food vendors
Tips for drafting your ecommerce return policy
United States Dec 23, 2020
Tips for drafting your ecommerce return policy
January 2021 sales tax rate changes
United States Dec 21, 2020
January 2021 sales tax rate changes
2021 sales tax changes report examines new business trends and shifting tax landscape
North America Dec 15, 2020
2021 sales tax changes report examines new business trends and shifting tax landscape
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
Europe Dec 09, 2020
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
Illinois further complicates tax compliance for wineries
Illinois Dec 07, 2020
Illinois further complicates tax compliance for wineries
November Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Dec 01, 2020
November Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
How to tax recurring subscription sales of software and SaaS
North America Nov 30, 2020
How to tax recurring subscription sales of software and SaaS
Fun food sales tax facts – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Nov 25, 2020
Fun food sales tax facts – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Rapid rise of online sales could trigger new sales tax collection requirements for sellers
United States Nov 20, 2020
Rapid rise of online sales could trigger new sales tax collection requirements for sellers
Bait and switch: How a marketplace facilitator’s digital swap program can create surprise sales tax liability for sellers – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Nov 18, 2020
Bait and switch: How a marketplace facilitator’s digital swap program can create surprise sales tax liability for sellers – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Missouri could tax remote sales, participate (as a nonmember state) in SST
Missouri Nov 16, 2020
Missouri could tax remote sales, participate (as a nonmember state) in SST
Kentucky to allow DTC shipments in 2021
Kentucky Nov 11, 2020
Kentucky to allow DTC shipments in 2021
Are you ready for a holiday season like no other? 10 tips for successful selling
Location Nov 10, 2020
Are you ready for a holiday season like no other? 10 tips for successful selling
Colorado voters approve higher taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products
Colorado Nov 05, 2020
Colorado voters approve higher taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products
The Texas do-si-do (a sales tax sourcing dance) – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Texas Nov 04, 2020
The Texas do-si-do (a sales tax sourcing dance) – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Can your ecommerce platform handle interstate and cross-border taxes?
Location Oct 30, 2020
Can your ecommerce platform handle interstate and cross-border taxes?
Counting calories: TTB rulings provide more flexibility for alcohol labeling
United States Oct 29, 2020
Counting calories: TTB rulings provide more flexibility for alcohol labeling
How a PR problem grew into a sales tax issue – Wacky Tax Wednesday
United States Oct 28, 2020
How a PR problem grew into a sales tax issue – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Growth in B2B ecommerce exposes businesses to compliance risks
United States Oct 27, 2020
Growth in B2B ecommerce exposes businesses to compliance risks
November sales tax rate changes
United States Oct 26, 2020
November sales tax rate changes
Louisiana to provide a sales tax holiday in November
Louisiana Oct 23, 2020
Louisiana to provide a sales tax holiday in November
Real-time tax remittance is back on the table in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Oct 21, 2020
Real-time tax remittance is back on the table in Massachusetts
Battles brew in Michigan and Ohio over DTC wine shipments by out-of-state sellers
United States Oct 21, 2020
Battles brew in Michigan and Ohio over DTC wine shipments by out-of-state sellers
One word can make a world of difference in sales tax law
Vermont Oct 19, 2020
One word can make a world of difference in sales tax law
The final mile: How fulfillment and support foster brand loyalty
United States Oct 16, 2020
The final mile: How fulfillment and support foster brand loyalty
New Orleans lowers sales tax rate for diapers and tampons
Louisiana Oct 15, 2020
New Orleans lowers sales tax rate for diapers and tampons
Utah’s unusual twist on DTC wine subscriptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Utah Oct 14, 2020
Utah’s unusual twist on DTC wine subscriptions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Vermont eliminates non-collecting seller reporting, adds requirements for consumers and marketplaces
Vermont Oct 13, 2020
Vermont eliminates non-collecting seller reporting, adds requirements for consumers and marketplaces
Is California crushing online sellers with back sales tax?
California Oct 12, 2020
Is California crushing online sellers with back sales tax?
Kansas to seek sales tax revenue from unregistered remote sellers
Kansas Oct 07, 2020
Kansas to seek sales tax revenue from unregistered remote sellers
Let them eat cake … in their sandwiches – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Ireland Oct 07, 2020
Let them eat cake … in their sandwiches – Wacky Tax Wednesday
As schools revamp education, states study how old tax laws impact new models
United States Oct 02, 2020
As schools revamp education, states study how old tax laws impact new models
Prepare for impact! Ecommerce could strain supply chains over the holidays
World Oct 01, 2020
Prepare for impact! Ecommerce could strain supply chains over the holidays
September Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Oct 01, 2020
September Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
How delivering groceries can destroy deductions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
New Mexico Sep 30, 2020
How delivering groceries can destroy deductions – Wacky Tax Wednesday
More remote sellers and marketplaces to collect Tennessee sales tax starting October 1
Tennessee Sep 30, 2020
More remote sellers and marketplaces to collect Tennessee sales tax starting October 1
What businesses need to know about sales tax, consumer use tax and seller use tax
United States Sep 30, 2020
What businesses need to know about sales tax, consumer use tax and seller use tax
Are online classes subject to sales tax?
United States Sep 29, 2020
Are online classes subject to sales tax?
2020 sales tax changes midyear update: Sales tax revenue edition
United States Sep 24, 2020
2020 sales tax changes midyear update: Sales tax revenue edition
How much time do you spend on sales tax compliance?
United States Sep 23, 2020
How much time do you spend on sales tax compliance?
Streamline checkout to reduce cart abandonment
United States Sep 22, 2020
Streamline checkout to reduce cart abandonment
October 2020 sales tax rate changes
United States Sep 21, 2020
October 2020 sales tax rate changes
Holy ecommerce on steroids! Is the supply chain ready?
APAC Sep 18, 2020
Holy ecommerce on steroids! Is the supply chain ready?
Going once, going twice: How North Carolina’s marketplace facilitator law applies to animal auctioneers — Wacky Tax Wednesday
North Carolina Sep 16, 2020
Going once, going twice: How North Carolina’s marketplace facilitator law applies to animal auctioneers — Wacky Tax Wednesday
New tax requirements for out-of-state wineries shipping DTC in Texas
Texas Sep 14, 2020
New tax requirements for out-of-state wineries shipping DTC in Texas
Tax relief for people and businesses affected by hurricanes and wildfires
United States Sep 11, 2020
Tax relief for people and businesses affected by hurricanes and wildfires
Colorado aims to simplify local sales tax collection for remote sellers
Colorado Sep 09, 2020
Colorado aims to simplify local sales tax collection for remote sellers
Who’s liable for sales tax when a marketplace sale in California involves a drop shipper?
California Sep 09, 2020
Who’s liable for sales tax when a marketplace sale in California involves a drop shipper?
How to streamline sales tax compliance in ecommerce platforms
Sep 03, 2020
How to streamline sales tax compliance in ecommerce platforms
Massachusetts sales tax holidays can’t last forever – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Massachusetts Sep 02, 2020
Massachusetts sales tax holidays can’t last forever – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Filing sales tax returns doesn’t have to be a pain point for small businesses
United States Sep 01, 2020
Filing sales tax returns doesn’t have to be a pain point for small businesses
August 2020 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Aug 31, 2020
August 2020 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
From 1,500 to one: Texas has a flat sales tax rate for remote sellers
Texas Aug 28, 2020
From 1,500 to one: Texas has a flat sales tax rate for remote sellers
Municipal taxes v. streaming services: When old tax structures meet new technologies
United States Aug 27, 2020
Municipal taxes v. streaming services: When old tax structures meet new technologies
DTC shippers face new tax compliance challenges thanks to economic nexus laws
United States Aug 25, 2020
DTC shippers face new tax compliance challenges thanks to economic nexus laws
Using technology can improve customer experience and build loyalty
United States Aug 24, 2020
Using technology can improve customer experience and build loyalty
September 2020 sales tax rate changes
United States Aug 19, 2020
September 2020 sales tax rate changes
Do exempt sales count toward state economic nexus thresholds?
United States Aug 19, 2020
Do exempt sales count toward state economic nexus thresholds?
Changes and clarifications to Iowa sales tax
Iowa Aug 18, 2020
Changes and clarifications to Iowa sales tax
How to handle sales tax when closing a business temporarily or permanently
United States Aug 17, 2020
How to handle sales tax when closing a business temporarily or permanently
2020 sales tax changes midyear update: Wayfair edition
United States Aug 14, 2020
2020 sales tax changes midyear update: Wayfair edition
Georgia to tax vaping products in 2021
Georgia Aug 12, 2020
Georgia to tax vaping products in 2021
The bumpy road to taxing transportation services in Georgia – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Georgia Aug 12, 2020
The bumpy road to taxing transportation services in Georgia – Wacky Tax Wednesday
New remote finance team? Automation can help
United States Aug 10, 2020
New remote finance team? Automation can help
Louisiana releases updated guidance for wine direct shippers
Louisiana Aug 07, 2020
Louisiana releases updated guidance for wine direct shippers
COVID-19 surcharges subject to South Carolina sales tax
South Carolina Aug 07, 2020
COVID-19 surcharges subject to South Carolina sales tax
When contemplating construction services makes them taxable – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Washington Aug 05, 2020
When contemplating construction services makes them taxable – Wacky Tax Wednesday
States where breweries, distilleries, retailers, and wineries can ship DTC
United States Aug 04, 2020
States where breweries, distilleries, retailers, and wineries can ship DTC
Are face masks exempt during sales tax holidays?
United States Aug 04, 2020
Are face masks exempt during sales tax holidays?
July Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
United States Jul 31, 2020
July Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Taxing Tomorrow: States reshape nexus laws for remote employees
United States Jul 29, 2020
Taxing Tomorrow: States reshape nexus laws for remote employees
August 2020 sales tax rate changes
United States Jul 27, 2020
August 2020 sales tax rate changes
Sales tax holidays in the time of COVID-19
United States Jul 24, 2020
Sales tax holidays in the time of COVID-19
DC explores taxing sales of advertising and personal information
Washington DC Jul 23, 2020
DC explores taxing sales of advertising and personal information
The future of COVID-19 sales tax relief in Arizona, Louisiana, and Michigan
United States Jul 21, 2020
The future of COVID-19 sales tax relief in Arizona, Louisiana, and Michigan
Design an online store experience, not just an online store
United States Jul 21, 2020
Design an online store experience, not just an online store
Louisiana increases sales tax kickback to timely filers
Louisiana Jul 20, 2020
Louisiana increases sales tax kickback to timely filers
Vendor discounts for filing sales tax on time in 2019
United States Jul 20, 2020
Vendor discounts for filing sales tax on time in 2019
August 2020 sales tax holidays
United States Jul 17, 2020
August 2020 sales tax holidays
Does sales tax apply to electric car charging services?
New York Jul 15, 2020
Does sales tax apply to electric car charging services?
2020 sales tax changes midyear update: COVID-19 edition
United States