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Sales Tax Holidays: How Sellers Should Handle Them

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:24:52 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: This guide is for U.S. business owners, eCommerce sellers, marketplaces, and accounting teams that already collect sales tax (or are about to register) and need a practical playbook for sales tax holidays. Key Takeaways Sales tax holidays are state-specific, time-limited exemptions that still require correct registration, product taxability setup, and

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Colorado Sales Tax Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:35:56 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: Colorado business owners, remote sellers, and service providers who need to register for Colorado sales tax in 2026, set up the right accounts in the state system, and avoid city/county filing surprises. Start Your Application Key Takeaways Colorado sales tax registration runs through the Colorado Department of Revenue using the

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SaaS Sales Tax: Where Subscription Software Is Taxable in 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:14 +0000

Key Takeaways SaaS sales taxability depends on each state’s “digital product,” “data processing,” or “telecommunications” rules—subscription billing is not automatically exempt. Registration is driven by nexus: economic thresholds (often $100,000 sales or 200 transactions) and physical nexus like employees, offices, or inventory. Correct sourcing (customer location), exemption handling, and product mapping (SaaS vs. downloads vs.

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Sales Tax on Shipping Charges: When Freight Is Taxable

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:28:24 +0000

Key Takeaways Shipping can be taxable when it’s part of the taxable sale price, not separately stated, or tied to taxable items. Registration decisions should be driven by nexus and by how your invoices present freight (separately stated vs. bundled). Mixed carts (taxable + exempt items) often require allocating shipping charges across items to calculate

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Sales Tax on Digital Products: Which States Tax Software and Downloads

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:24:25 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: This guide is for U.S. business owners, app developers, ecommerce sellers, and SaaS companies that sell downloadable software, digital files, or other electronically delivered products and need to register, collect, and remit sales tax correctly across multiple states. Key Takeaways States don’t treat “digital products” the same way: downloaded software,

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Montana Seller’s Permit Requirements for Remote Sellers

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:21:39 +0000

Key Takeaways Montana has no statewide sales tax, so Montana does not issue a traditional seller’s permit for collecting state sales tax. Remote sellers generally do not need to register with the Montana Department of Revenue for sales tax collection, but other Montana registrations may still apply. Montana’s “quirk” is local option resort tax in

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Do You Charge Sales Tax on Services? State-by-State Logic Explained

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:22:56 +0000

Key Takeaways Sales tax on services is state-specific: many states exempt most services, while others tax broad categories like repairs, installation, and digital services. Your “taxability decision” depends on what you sell, where the customer receives it, and whether you have nexus that triggers registration and collection duties. Service invoices often include taxable and non-taxable

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What Triggers a Sales Tax Audit for Online Sellers

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:21:16 +0000

What Triggers a Sales Tax Audit for Online Sellers Key Takeaways Common audit triggers for online sellers include nexus created by inventory (including FBA), mismatched marketplace data, and sharp swings in reported taxable sales. States often start audits after comparing sales tax returns to income tax filings, 1099-K totals, marketplace facilitator reports, and shipping destination

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Washington Reseller Permit vs Resale Certificate: What Online Sellers Need in 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:49:34 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: Washington online sellers, marketplace sellers, and small businesses that buy inventory tax-free for resale and need to understand when to use a WA reseller permit versus a resale certificate in 2026. Start Your Application Key Takeaways In Washington, you generally give vendors a Washington Reseller Permit (not a generic “resale

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How to Register a DBA in Texas: Steps and Common Mistakes

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:43:36 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: Texas business owners, sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations who want to operate under a name different from their legal name and need clear steps to file a Texas DBA (assumed name) correctly. Start Your Application Key Takeaways Texas uses an “Assumed Name” filing (DBA) through either your county clerk,

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