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Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What Items Qualify for Tax-Free Shopping
- May 20, 2026
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- Category: Exemptions
No CommentsKey Takeaways Florida sales tax holidays allow qualifying items to be purchased without state sales tax during specific date windows set by the Legislature. Florida’s state sales tax rate is 6.000%, with discretionary county surtax added in many counties (changing the combined rate by location). Businesses must ring up holiday-eligible items correctly and keep Florida
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New York Sales Tax Filing Frequency: How to Know What You’ll Be Assigned
- May 20, 2026
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- Category: Filing & Returns
Key Takeaways New York sales tax returns are filed through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and your filing frequency is assigned based on your sales tax activity. Most sales tax vendors file quarterly, but higher-volume vendors may be assigned monthly; some low-activity vendors may be allowed annual filing. New York’s statewide
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Texas Sales Tax Permit vs Texas Use Tax Permit: Which Do You Need
- May 20, 2026
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- Category: Use Tax
Key Takeaways In Texas, most businesses need a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit (not a separate “use tax permit”) if they sell taxable items/services or collect Texas tax. Texas use tax is what you owe when you buy taxable items without paying Texas tax (common with online/out-of-state vendors) and then use/store them in Texas.
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California CDTFA Sales Tax Registration Process for New Businesses in 2026
- May 20, 2026
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- Category: Sales Tax Registration
Key Takeaways California sellers generally register for a CDTFA seller’s permit before making sales of tangible personal property in California. Registration is completed in the CDTFA Online Services portal and can include sales and use tax plus other CDTFA programs when applicable. California’s statewide base sales tax rate is 7.25%, with district taxes creating higher
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How Often Should You Update Your Resale Certificate Information
- May 19, 2026
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- Category: Resale Certificate
Who This Guide Is For: Business owners who buy inventory for resale, work with wholesalers, or sell to customers in states that require a resale certificate—especially if you’re updating supplier files for the first time. Key Takeaways Update your resale certificate details whenever your business name, address, ownership, or permit/account number changes. Many suppliers require
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Resale Certificate vs Sales Tax Exemption Certificate: What’s the Difference
- May 19, 2026
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- Category: Resale Certificate
Key Takeaways A resale certificate is used by retailers/wholesalers to buy inventory tax-free for resale; a sales tax exemption certificate is used when the buyer’s use qualifies for exemption (not resale). Using the wrong certificate can trigger back tax, penalties, and interest—especially when a resale certificate is used for supplies, equipment, or personal use. Most
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What to Do When a Supplier Rejects Your Out-of-State Resale Certificate
- May 19, 2026
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- Category: Multi-State Resale
Who This Guide Is For: Business owners, purchasing managers, and eCommerce sellers who buy inventory across state lines and are dealing with a supplier that refuses to accept an out-of-state resale certificate. Key Takeaways Suppliers can reject an out-of-state resale certificate because their state requires an in-state permit number or a state-specific form (even when
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Multi-State Resale Certificate: How to Use One Certificate Across States
- May 19, 2026
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- Category: Multi-State Resale
Key Takeaways A “multi-state resale certificate” usually means using the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Uniform Resale Certificate in participating states; it is not accepted everywhere. In non-SST states, you generally must use that state’s resale/exemption form and provide a valid seller’s permit or sales tax registration number. Using one certificate across states only works when
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EIN for Partnership: What General Partners Need to Know
- May 18, 2026
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- Category: EIN
Who This Guide Is For: General partners, managing partners, and partnership organizers who need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for banking, payroll, tax filings, licensing, or vendor setup—especially if you’re forming a new general partnership, limited partnership, or multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership. Key Takeaways Most partnerships need an EIN to file federal partnership
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How to Get an EIN for a Non-Profit Organization Without an SSN
- May 18, 2026
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- Category: EIN for Non-Profit
Key Takeaways Non-profits can get an EIN without an SSN by applying by fax or mail and writing “Foreign” where an SSN/ITIN is requested. You’ll need a “responsible party” name and address; the IRS accepts a foreign passport number or “Foreign” when no U.S. tax ID exists. Having your formation details ready (legal name, mailing
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