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  • Massachusetts Sales Tax Registration: What Retailers Must File

    • August 30, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Sales Tax Registration
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    Massachusetts retailers that qualify as vendors must register to collect sales and use tax through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s MassTaxConnect portal. Registration is not the same as filing a tax return: it establishes the retailer’s sales tax account, while later returns…

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  • Massachusetts Resale Certificate Requirements for New Sellers

    • March 29, 2026
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    Massachusetts Resale Certificate Requirements for New Sellers What a Massachusetts Resale Certificate Is (and Why New Sellers Need It) A Massachusetts resale certificate is a document a buyer provides to a vendor to purchase items for resale without paying Massachusetts sales tax at the time of purchase. For new sellers, it is a core part

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  • Massachusetts EIN Application: How Long It Takes and What to Expect

    • March 9, 2026
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    Massachusetts EIN Application: How Long It Takes and What to Expect What an EIN Is (and Why Massachusetts Businesses Need One) An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS to identify a business entity. Massachusetts businesses commonly need an EIN to: Hire employees and run payroll Open a business

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  • Massachusetts Sales Tax Registration Steps

    • March 7, 2026
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    Massachusetts Sales Tax Registration Steps Who Must Register for Massachusetts Sales Tax Businesses generally must register to collect and remit Massachusetts sales and use tax when they make taxable sales in Massachusetts or have a filing obligation due to in-state activity. Common situations that trigger registration include: Selling taxable tangible personal property to Massachusetts customers.

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