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Sales Tax Exemptions Every Business Owner Should Know
- April 30, 2026
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No CommentsSales Tax Exemptions Every Business Owner Should Know (and How They Affect Sales Tax Registration) Why Sales Tax Exemptions Matter When You Register Sales tax registration is not only about collecting and remitting tax—it also determines how you document and report exempt transactions. Most states require registered sellers to: Collect sales tax on taxable sales
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How to Buy Wholesale With a Resale Certificate
- April 30, 2026
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How to Buy Wholesale With a Resale Certificate What a Resale Certificate Is (and Why Wholesalers Require It) A resale certificate is a business tax document used to purchase inventory for resale without paying sales tax at the time of purchase. It tells a supplier that: You are buying items for resale (not for your
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Do Online Sellers Need a Seller’s Permit?
- April 30, 2026
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Do Online Sellers Need a Seller’s Permit? What a Seller’s Permit Is (and What It’s Called in Different States) A seller’s permit is a state-issued authorization that allows a business to collect sales tax on taxable sales and remit that tax to the state. Depending on the state, it may be called a: Sales tax
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Understanding Sales Tax Nexus in 2026
- April 30, 2026
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Understanding Sales Tax Nexus in 2026 (Indiana Sales Tax Registration) What “Sales Tax Nexus” Means in 2026 Sales tax nexus is the connection between a business and a state that creates a legal obligation to register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales. In 2026, most nexus determinations still fall into two practical categories:
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How to Collect and Remit Sales Tax as a New Business
- April 30, 2026
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How to Collect and Remit Sales Tax as a New Business What Sales Tax Registration Means for a New Business Sales tax registration is the process of obtaining permission from a state (and sometimes certain local jurisdictions) to collect sales tax from customers and remit it to the proper tax agency. Once registered, your business
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States That Don’t Require a Seller’s Permit
- April 30, 2026
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States That Don’t Require a Seller’s Permit What a Seller’s Permit Is (and Why It Matters) A seller’s permit (often called a sales tax permit, sales tax license, sales and use tax permit, or reseller permit) is a state registration that allows a business to: Collect sales tax from customers on taxable sales Report and
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Seller’s Permit vs. Resale Certificate: What’s the Difference?
- April 30, 2026
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Seller’s Permit vs. Resale Certificate: What’s the Difference? Why These Two Documents Get Confused In sales tax compliance, a seller’s permit (often called a sales tax permit, sales tax license, or sales tax ID) and a resale certificate work together but serve different purposes. The confusion happens because both relate to buying and selling taxable
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How to Apply for a Seller’s Permit in California
- April 30, 2026
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How to Apply for a Seller’s Permit in California What a California Seller’s Permit Is (and Who Needs One) A California Seller’s Permit is the state registration that allows a business to sell or lease tangible personal property in California and collect, report, and remit sales tax when required. Most businesses need a permit if
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What Is a Seller’s Permit and Does Your Business Need One?
- April 29, 2026
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What Is a Seller’s Permit and Does Your Business Need One? What a Seller’s Permit Is A seller’s permit is a state-issued registration that authorizes a business to collect and remit sales tax on taxable sales of goods (and, in some states, certain services). It is also commonly used to buy inventory or other resale
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EIN Requirements for Hiring Your First Employee
- April 29, 2026
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EIN Requirements for Hiring Your First Employee Why an EIN Matters When You Hire Your First Employee An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the federal tax ID used to identify a business for payroll taxes and other employment-related filings. When you hire your first employee, an EIN becomes a core requirement for setting up payroll,
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