For kids, it can be very exciting to save up allowance or birthday money and then take it to the store to buy a toy they’ve been eyeing for weeks. But it can also be confusing when they get to the register and find that the total cost is more than the price that was…
Consumers today have many more options than ever before when it comes to searching for, researching and purchasing products. An increasing number of shoppers compare prices and reviews across platforms before making a buying decision, and even a great deal can be negated by an inconvenient checkout experience. With these new factors in play, more…
With Earth Day fast approaching, now is a good time to look at some of the ways your business can “Go Green” in an effort to help preserve the environment. This may seem like a massive undertaking, but the truth is that there are many small steps you can take, each of which will lead…
Except for in five states, customers in the US will pay sales tax on many goods and services they purchase. Even in those states without a statewide sales tax, certain items are still taxed, and local governments may be allowed to impose their own sales taxes if they wish. Of course, there’s a reason that…
If you operate a business selling taxable goods or services, you almost certainly need to collect sales tax from your customers. However, sales tax rates and regulations vary a great deal from state to state, and this can become even more complicated if you sell in multiple states or ship items from one state to…
Have you ever heard the term “regressive tax”? Maybe not. It refers to a tax that is unfairly imposed more strongly on lower income families. Is Sales Tax Regressive? You may be wondering: is sales tax progressive or regressive? Sales tax is regressive, in fact. Why? Because people who earn less pay a larger percentage…
Sugar – we all love it. It tastes delicious, makes up the treats that we have on birthdays and holidays, and kicks in our endorphins. Unfortunately, it also causes health problems. Diabetes. Heart disease. Obesity. All scary things to deal with. That’s why, last October, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for countries to specifically…
It’s hard to believe that this year has flown by so fast, but it’s already September! The holidays are just around the corner, and with them, the holiday ecommerce boom. It’s time to prepare your business to make the most of the 2016 holiday shopping season. Although retail sales during the 2015 holiday season fell…
It’s July, and here in Florida, like many places, it’s HOT outside. Like, unbearably hot. It doesn’t take more than a few minutes outside before you start feeling thirsty. Try going for a bike ride or run, and about 5 minutes in, you’ll start actually fantasizing about a tall glass of ice cold H2O. Water…
It’s said that there are two unavoidable things in life: death and taxes. While we can’t dodge that first one, there are certainly many people who try to reduce the pain of paying of taxes. This guide defines the taxes that most Americans will pay in their lifetimes and what they encompass. Use the following…