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  • California Resale Certificate Rules for Drop Shippers and Wholesalers

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Resale Certificate
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    Key Takeaways California resale certificates are administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), not the IRS. Most California wholesalers and resellers need a seller’s permit before issuing or accepting a resale certificate. California has a major drop-shipping rule: if the retailer is not registered in California, the drop shipper may owe

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  • Do I Need a California Resale Certificate if I Am Out-of-State?

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Resale Certificate
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  • South Dakota Sales Tax Nexus Rules for Out-of-State Sellers

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Sales Tax Registration
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    Key Takeaways South Dakota sales tax nexus for remote sellers generally starts when you exceed $100,000 in SD sales or 200 separate SD transactions in the current or prior calendar year. Register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue through the state’s Tax Application online system before you begin collecting. South Dakota is a destination-based

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  • Maine Resale Certificate How to Use With Vermont Suppliers

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Resale Certificate
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    Key Takeaways Maine resale certificates can support exempt purchases for resale, but Vermont suppliers may ask for additional details before accepting them. Maine sales tax is 5.5% statewide and Maine does not allow local sales tax add-ons, so the rate is consistent across cities and counties. You generally use Maine’s resale documentation only when you

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  • Indiana Seller’s Permit Requirements for Online Retailers

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Seller’s Permit
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    Quick Facts (Indiana Seller’s Permit for Online Retailers) Item Indiana (IN) Details Seller’s permit name Registered Retail Merchant Certificate (RRMC) Tax agency Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) Online registration system (by name) INTIME (Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine) State sales tax rate 7.00% (Indiana has no city/county sales tax add-ons) Local sales tax None (single

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  • How to Get a Resale Certificate in Ohio for Wholesale Purchases

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Resale Certificate
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    Who This Guide Is For This guide is for Ohio business owners who buy inventory or materials wholesale and need to provide a valid Ohio resale certificate (or exemption certificate) to suppliers so sales tax is not charged at the time of purchase. Start Here: What Ohio Calls a “Resale Certificate” Ohio does not use

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  • California Seller’s Permit Requirements for New Retail Businesses

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Seller’s Permit
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    California Seller’s Permit Requirements for New Retail Businesses Quick Facts (California Seller’s Permit) State California (CA) Tax agency California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) State registration portal (by name) CDTFA Online Services Who needs a seller’s permit Most businesses making sales of tangible personal property in California (including online sellers with California sales)

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  • How to Register for a Sales Tax ID in Wyoming for Online Sellers

    • May 11, 2026
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    • Category: Sales Tax ID
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    How to Register for a Sales Tax ID in Wyoming for Online Sellers If you sell taxable products or services to customers in Wyoming, you may need a Wyoming Sales Tax License (often called a “sales tax ID”) so you can collect and remit Wyoming sales tax. Wyoming is a destination-based sales tax state for

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  • Sales Tax Rules for Amazon FBA Sellers

    • May 10, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Sales Tax Registration
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    Sales Tax Rules for Amazon FBA Sellers: Sales Tax Registration Why Sales Tax Registration Matters for Amazon FBA Sellers Amazon FBA can place your inventory in multiple states through fulfillment centers, create shipping activity across state lines, and generate sales into many jurisdictions. Sales tax registration is the compliance step that allows you to legally

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  • What to Expect During a Sales Tax Audit

    • May 1, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Sales Tax Registration
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    What to Expect During a Sales Tax Audit Why Sales Tax Audits Happen A sales tax audit is a state or local review of your sales tax registration, collection, reporting, and payment activity for a defined period. Audits are commonly triggered by: Inconsistent or late sales tax returns Large fluctuations in taxable sales or exempt

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