EP 8: Sales Tax Collection Updates for Amazon.com with Peter Mantell
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
Release Date: 09/23/2019
Episode 32: 12 Days of Nuggets With Michael Zagare
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this special episode of the Marketplace Blueprint Podcast, Robyn speaks with Michael Zagare, Founder and CEO of PPC Entourage, and creator of a wonderful program called 12 Days of Nuggets.
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EP 31: Brands and Private Labels with Liran Hirschkon
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this episode, we have Liran Hirschkon, who is well known in the Amazon space, not only for his expertise and his insight, but he's also a well-renowned conference speaker. He shares from his experience building and working with brands.
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EP 30: Twenty 7-figure sellers with Gary Huang
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this episode of the Marketplace Blueprint podcast, Robyn speaks with Gary Huang regarding his experience interviewing over 20 Seven Figure Ecommerce Sellers and Experts.
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Ep 29: Learning About DSP with Jeff Lieber
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
On this episode of the Marketplace Blueprint Podcast Robyn speaks with Jeff Lieber from Turnkey Product Management. He shares his insight on the Amazon Demand-Side Platform (DSP) and how it enables clients to buy display and video ads programmatically.
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EP 28: Driving External Traffic to Amazon During The Pandemic with Mike Jackness
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
Have you been trying to consider if you should invest in external traffic for your products on Amazon? In this episode, Robyn speaks with Mike Jackness of Ecomcrew as he shares his view on marketing strategies during these uncertain times.
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EP 27: Watching the Coronavirus with John Lawson
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this episode of the Marketplace Blueprint Podcast Robyn talks with e-commerce futurist, John Lawson, about how the coronavirus is affecting online business, online sales, and things that we should be considering as we sell online. What considerations and steps do you need to take in your business?
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EP 26: Utilizing Virtual Assistants with Nathan Hirsch
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
Hiring someone, whether it's local or virtual, can be intimidating. In this episode, Robyn speaks with Nathan Hirsch, formally at FreeUp, now at Outsource School on how to navigate through that process and have that hire be successful and produce excellent results for your business.
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EP 26: Utilizing Virtual Assistants with Nathan Hirsch
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
Hiring someone, whether it's local or virtual, can be intimidating. In this episode, Robyn speaks with Nathan Hirsch, formally at FreeUp, now at Outsource School on how to navigate through that process and have that hire be successful and produce excellent results for your business.
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EP 25: Preventing Stock-outs from Stagnating Amazon Sales
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this episode, Robyn goes over keeping the right stock levels with our senior analyst at Marketplace Blueprint Nate Johnson.
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EP 24: Finding Support Systems for Your Business With Associations with Sue Warfield
Marketplace Blueprint: Product Marketing Strategies for Amazon
In this episode, Robyn interviews Sue Warfield; she is the director of member relations for ASTRA (American Specialist Toy Retailing Association). She shares how manufacturer associations can be a great resource for knowledge and support as you grow your business.
info_outlineAmazon announced 10 new states they will be automatically collecting sales tax
As of October 1st Amazon will be automatically collecting and remitting sales tax in 10 additional states. This has left many Amazon retailers confused on how this will affect them going forward. In this episode, Peter Mantell of Ampersand Accounting shares some general recommendations for retailers as they adjust to this new development for some states with large sales tax implications for Amazon sellers. Note: Nothing in this episode should be taken as specific tax or legal advice. Contact your licensed professional to identify the next best steps for your state. The purpose of this podcast is solely that you have the information to work with tax and legal professionals for your company.
Do I still need to file in states Amazon is collecting sales tax?
The answer to that question is really, it depends. Some states still want sellers to remit a filing, even if Amazon is collecting and remit the actual tax. Some states, like Texas, have said that since they don't feel selling on Amazon creates a nexus for retailers they are allowing sellers to de-register. If you are continuing to file in that state you would simply mark your Amazon sales as exempted sales.
What types of sellers on Amazon need to think about sales tax compliance?
Not all products being sold on Amazon will put the seller at a potential sales tax liability. On platforms and programs that Amazon is the seller of record (Vendor Central, KDP, etc) those vendors do not have any potential sales tax liability from those Amazon sales. If you are the seller of record, then you should talk with a SALT tax professional to discuss potential sales liability. Overall: No potential sales tax liability: Vendor Central, Sold By Amazon, Kindle/CreateSpace Potential sales tax liability: Seller Central (with the exception of Sold By Amazon)
Other Areas Discussed
We also discussed considerations before going to register with the remaining states that Amazon is not currently collecting, California back taxes, and economic vs physical nexus.
Amazon's Actual Announcement
Amazon's announcement around this happened on Seller Central. Here is an excerpt of that announcement:
Tax collection for orders shipped to the states of AZ, CA, CO, ME, MD, MA, NV, ND, TX, UT - Effective October 1, 2019
Based on changes to Arizona, California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, Texas, and Utah State tax laws, Amazon will begin calculating, collecting, and remitting sales and use tax for all orders shipped to customers in these states on October 1, 2019. Your existing tax calculation settings, order details, and payments reporting will update automatically to reflect this change. Changes to your tax settings or seller account are not required based on the state law changes. However, you may consider working with your tax advisor to determine if your business has any other ongoing tax remittance or reporting obligations. Answers to common questions are available in the Marketplace Tax Collection FAQ.
Which States Is Amazon Collecting and Remitting for As of October 1st, 2019
| State | Effective Date | State Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| California | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Colorado* | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Maine | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Maryland | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Massachusetts | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Nevada | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| North Dakota | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Texas | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Utah | October 1, 2019 | Link |
| Ohio | September 1, 2019 | Link |
| Arkansas | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Indiana | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Kentucky | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| New Mexico | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Rhode Island | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Virginia | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| West Virginia | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Wyoming | July 1, 2019 | Link |
| Vermont | June 6, 2019 | Link |
| Idaho | June 1, 2019 | Link |
| New York | June 1, 2019 | Link |
| South Carolina | April 29, 2019 | Link |
| Nebraska | April 1, 2019 | Link |
| District of Columbia | April 1, 2019 | Link |
| South Dakota | March 1, 2019 | LinkCertificate of Collection |
| Alabama | January 1, 2019 | Link |
| Iowa | January 1, 2019 | Link |
| Connecticut | December 1, 2018 | Link |
| New Jersey | November 1, 2018 | Link |
| Minnesota | October 1, 2018 | Link |
| Oklahoma | July 1, 2018 | Link |
| Pennsylvania | April 1, 2018 | Link |
| Washington | January 1, 2018 | Link |
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