Sales Tax Blog
A History of Taxes in America
Living anywhere in the United States means paying all sorts of taxes, from income tax to sales tax, and indeed, the struggle for US independence began largely because of a dispute over taxes levied on colonists by the British government. Taxes play an important role in the functioning of our society, of course, as they allow for the construction and maintenance of facilities and institutions no individual citizens could pay for on their own but which everyone needs. Throughout the history of this country, taxes have come in different forms and have been used in different ways, and they’ve often… Read More
What Ecommerce Retailers Wish their Accountants Understood
All businesses need advice from a variety of professionals. One of the most important professionals that guides a business owner is their accountant. This relationship determines a lot of the financial success of the business. A good accountant providing solid advice can help an ecommerce business succeed where otherwise they might struggle or fail. Why do businesses often hire an accountant? Online services and the growth of the Internet have made it easier for companies just starting out, to approach their finances with a do-it-yourself approach. But eventually, almost everyone in business has a relationship of some sort with a… Read More
Teaching Kids About Sales Tax
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 listed on the shelf. As adults, of course, we know that this difference reflects the sales tax added onto the item, and we’ve gotten so used to it simply being a fact of life that it can be hard to explain exactly what it is… Read More