Beyond Death & Taxes

Tax rules are shifting in 2025 — are you and your finance team keeping up?

In the debut episode of Beyond Death & Taxes, hosts Matt and Clay kick things off with highlights from the Avalara Tax Changes 2025 midyear update. From shifting nexus thresholds to the latest digital compliance rules, they walk through the most important legislative changes shaping tax and finance this year.

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The foundation of compliance starts here!

In this episode of Beyond Death & Taxes, Matt and Clay dust off the fundamentals of compliance with highlights from Avalara’s popular Sales Tax 101 webinar. They uncover why sales tax matters, how nexus really works, and the five essential steps every finance team should follow to stay compliant.

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Some states make sales tax filing simple — others challenge even seasoned pros.

In this episode, Matt and Clay break down the popular Avalara webinar on the 10 trickiest states for returns. Learn why places like California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Louisiana are so complex, and what finance teams should watch as rules and thresholds continue to shift.

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