Sales Tax Blog
Important Sales Tax Dates for September 2018
Ecommerce retailers are starting to get busier and busier as the fourth quarter approaches. It’s not quite fall yet, but many of us are already thinking about the holiday selling season. September is not a huge month for sales tax due dates, other than those who must file monthly (or more frequently). New York does have quarterly taxes due as well. Make sure to check the dates below and make sure to file your business’s sales tax return in a timely manner. * Normal date falls on a weekend or holiday Alabama Monthly Taxes Due 9/20 Arizona Monthly Taxes Due… Read More
Why Wayfair Isn’t Really a New Tax
The biggest news in online commerce this year was the June 5-4 decision by the US Supreme Court that overturned the 1992 ruling in Quill v. North Dakota. That previous ruling effectively made it impossible for states to collect sales tax from businesses that did not have a physical presence within their borders. The case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, was a bellwether against which many other states will now measure and adjust their sales tax policies, some of which have already been passed into law and were merely waiting for this decision. But there’s been a consistent habit in media… Read More
Selecting the Right Business Structure for Your Small Online Business
Few decisions will have as big of an impact on the taxes you pay and regulations you must follow as the business structure of your online company. When starting an online business, you should strongly consider consulting with a lawyer for advice as to the best structure. However, you can do some in-depth research beforehand on the topic to get a better feel for the options. Remember, the following information is not to replace legal advice, merely to help you better understand your options in advance of the decision making process. Sole Proprietorship Many small online businesses opt for a… Read More