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Affiliate Programs and Sales Tax Law
With the growth of blogs and social media, affiliate programs are gaining popularity as additional income for the average person. They are also a great way for an online business to build brand recognition and spread the word about promotions and products nationwide. Unfortunately, having an affiliate program run across the U.S. can make a company subject to the changing complexity of nexus sales tax laws, since many states view such programs as “having a presence” in the state. How can a small company protect itself from getting mired in affiliate nexus tax laws but still offer an affiliate program?… Read More
Understanding Sales Tax Nexus
All this talk about nexus can be confusing for an online vendor. What exactly does it mean and who determines it? “Nexus” is a term used to designate that a company legally has a presence in that state – that is, they are determined to be doing business in the state. When nexus is created for a company, they are subject to that state’s sales tax requirements. While there are constitutional guidelines on how states can define it, states ultimately determine when nexus is established by a company. The standards vary greatly. Some of the ways nexus can be created… Read More
Holidays, Sales Tax and Shopping Online
This holiday season, lots of shoppers will be staying home to do their purchases. With more options for shipping and convenient delivery, and extra bargains, e-commerce store owners and site developers should provide their customers with tools that can help them navigate the confusion of online shopping. One reason shoppers may be hesitant to do heavy Christmas shopping at an online vendor is that they are uncertain what the sales tax will add to their bill and if, in fact, they even need to pay any. In addition, some vendors are confused themselves and may be breaking the law by… Read More