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  • TikTok Shop Sales Tax: What New Sellers Need to Know for 2026

    • June 7, 2026
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    Key Takeaways TikTok Shop is generally treated as a marketplace facilitator for sales tax, meaning it often collects and remits tax on facilitated orders—but sellers still have important setup and filing responsibilities. For 2026 planning, sellers should track “facilitated” vs. “direct” sales, returns, and fees, and keep marketplace reports that show tax collected by jurisdiction.

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  • WooCommerce Sales Tax Setup: Plugins, Rates, and Filing for Beginners

    • June 7, 2026
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    Key Takeaways WooCommerce can calculate sales tax automatically, but you still need a sales tax permit and an assigned filing frequency from your state agency. Set up tax settings first (address, shipping taxability, nexus states), then choose either WooCommerce Tax (automated) or manual rates for accuracy. Track taxable vs. exempt sales and keep exemption certificates;

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  • eBay Managed Payments and Sales Tax: A Seller’s Plain-English Guide

    • June 7, 2026
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    • Category: eBay & Etsy
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    Key Takeaways eBay Managed Payments does not change your sales tax obligations; it only changes how you receive funds. In most states, eBay collects and remits sales tax for marketplace orders, but you may still need a sales tax permit and returns. “Marketplace-collected tax” typically is not yours to refund or adjust; refunds must follow

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  • Etsy Sales Tax for Handmade Sellers: What You Actually Owe in 2026

    • June 7, 2026
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    Key Takeaways On Etsy and eBay, sales tax is usually collected and remitted by the marketplace for marketplace-facilitator states, but sellers still have state registration, filing, and recordkeeping obligations in many cases. You still owe sales tax on any off-marketplace sales (website, invoices, in-person events) and on marketplace sales shipped to states where the marketplace

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  • How to Collect Sales Tax on Shopify Without Overcharging Customers

    • June 7, 2026
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    Key Takeaways Prevent overcharging by taxing only where you have nexus and by keeping Shopify’s “tax included” and shipping tax settings consistent with your pricing. Use “economic nexus” thresholds and marketplace rules to avoid collecting in states where you do not need a permit. Set up product tax categories, exempt customers, and destination-based rates to

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  • Shopify Sales Tax Nexus: When Your Store Must Register in a New State

    • June 7, 2026
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    Key Takeaways Economic nexus can require Shopify sellers to register for sales tax in a state even without a physical presence. Most states set nexus thresholds at $100,000 in sales, 200 transactions, or (in some states) $500,000 in sales during the prior or current calendar year. Once you cross a state’s threshold, you generally must

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  • Digital Products Sales Tax: Which States Tax Streaming, SaaS, and Downloads in 2026

    • May 24, 2026
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    Key Takeaways In 2026, many states treat SaaS, streaming, and digital downloads as taxable “digital products” or “software,” while others still exempt them. Sales tax rules hinge on how your product is delivered (download vs. access), where the customer receives it, and whether you have economic nexus. Marketplace platforms may collect in some states, but

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  • State Sales Tax Filing Frequency: Monthly vs Quarterly vs Annual Filing Explained

    • May 24, 2026
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    Who This Guide Is For: New business owners, online sellers, and service providers who have just registered (or are about to register) to collect sales tax and need to understand whether they must file monthly, quarterly, or annually—and how to stay on time. Key Takeaways Sales tax filing frequency is assigned by your state, usually

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  • Do I Need a Tax ID Number to Sell on Amazon or Etsy?

    • May 23, 2026
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    Key Takeaways Selling on Amazon or Etsy does not automatically require a Tax ID, but your business setup, hiring plans, and tax registrations often do. Most marketplace sellers need an EIN if they form an LLC/corporation, hire employees, or choose certain tax elections; many sole proprietors can start with an SSN. Sales tax obligations may

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  • What Triggers a State Sales Tax Audit and How to Avoid Common Red Flags

    • May 23, 2026
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    Key Takeaways Most sales tax audits are triggered by mismatched returns, unusual exemption activity, and late or inconsistent filing patterns. Common red flags include high exempt sales without valid certificates, taxable services treated as non-taxable, and multi-state nexus mistakes. Good records reduce audit exposure: reconcile to bank deposits, retain exemption certificates, and document taxability decisions.

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