Sales Tax & More

Sales Tax & More is the weekly show that talks about everyone's favorite topic...Sales Tax! Listen in each week as we talk with experts, professionals, and more to help you understand this often-overlooked tax.

Nightmares Before Christmas 11/20/2024

Nightmares Before Christmas Nightmare #1: State of Iowa & Software Companies How to prevent issues with getting deregistered Nightmare #2: Canada & Registering for the goods and services tax (GST) Making sure you’re registered in all five Canadian provinces /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/34037445

The Triage Program 11/14/2024

The Triage Program What is the triage program? What are we referring to that needs a triage? What are some of the issues out there? What the triage program entails. Who’s a good candidate for the program? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33931617

Let's Talk about Canadian Sales Tax! 11/07/2024

Let's Talk about Canadian Sales Tax! What is a Canadian business number? The process of registering in the five different Canadian Provinces. Registering in Canada with an online account. Is the language barrier affective when working in Quebec? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33838547

Dear Mike #4 - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions 11/04/2024

Dear Mike #4 - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions Is physical presence required for nexus? If you have nexus for sales tax, do you have nexus for income tax? What should you do if you meet an economic nexus threshold but have exempt sales? Do employees working remotely create nexus for the company? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33778852

Massachusetts 2024 Amnesty Program 10/25/2024

Massachusetts 2024 Amnesty Program Information about the Massachusetts Amnesty Program Why Mike likes this Massachusetts amnesty And what is different about this amnesty that makes Mike like it better than a VDA /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33616317

Sales Tax Horror Stories 10/23/2024

Sales Tax Horror Stories Horror Story #1: Small Sellers Program & Being Registered in a State not Required to be Registered In. Horror Story #2: Miscommunication from Sales Tax Provider Horror Story #3: Problems with the Streamlined Sales Tax Program /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33578402

The Audit Process 10/07/2024

The Audit Process Why would you be audited? The audit process? How do you proactively prepare? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33360012

Marketing Traps and How To Avoid Them 09/30/2024

Marketing Traps and How To Avoid Them What is a marketing trap How is this relevant in the sales tax world ? How do you avoid a marketing trap? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33264942

Dear Mike, Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions #3 09/25/2024

Dear Mike, Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions #3 When do I need to register to collect sales tax? Do states care whether sales are taxable or exempt when analyzing economic nexus thresholds? Do they look at total sales or just taxable sales? Do exemption certificates expire? How often should I request updated ECM certificates? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33171017

Debunking The Autopilot Myth 09/17/2024

Debunking The Autopilot Myth The critical issues affecting the sales tax world. The pitfall of software companies and their autopilot programs. How business are responding to these arising issues and what the software companies are telling their customers. What to do if you find yourself negatively impacted by these autopilot programs. /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/33095117

Notice Management 09/09/2024

Notice Management What is a notice and why would I get one? Why is it important to manage notices What is notice management and who should handle it? Anything else you want to add? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/32975272

Should You Get an Automated Nexus Review? 08/05/2024

Should You Get an Automated Nexus Review? In this episode we answer the questions... Many platforms, software companies, and even some accounting firms are offering automated nexus reviews. Are these good deals? How can someone avoid this or what would an alternative to this route be? If someone has gone this route and is registered in too many states, what should they do next? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/32445662

Cautionary Tales - Should All Software Companies Be On Autopilot? 07/24/2024

Cautionary Tales - Should All Software Companies Be On Autopilot? Today we will talk about: Cautionary tales What should these business’s do going forward Bonus Content: How much power do states have? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/32280582

Mergers and Acquisitions -For The Buyer 07/08/2024

Mergers and Acquisitions -For The Buyer As a buyer… what sales tax liability issues should someone be on the lookout for when it comes to mergers and acquisitions? Have we seen anyone walk into trouble because they didn’t know what to look out for? How does a buyer do their due diligence in the sales tax arena for a merger or acquisition? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/32050432

Do States Tax Digital Products 06/24/2024

Do States Tax Digital Products Do states tax digital products? What about downloaded pictures, videos, and books? Why do people get this wrong? What is the common misconception here? Technology is advancing rapidly is any of this set in stone? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/31867767

Mergers and Acquisitions -For The Seller 05/30/2024

Mergers and Acquisitions -For The Seller In this episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast we discuss... What would be the first piece of advice you would give to a business that is about to merge or be acquired from a sales tax perspective? What should a business do or disclose if they know or discover they have issues? What consequences and liability issues could the seller of business run into if they do not take care of exposure? Any additional information that a seller may want to know? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/31537132

Local Jurisdictions and the Problems They Can Create When Collecting or Remitting Sales Tax. 05/17/2024

Local Jurisdictions and the Problems They Can Create When Collecting or Remitting Sales Tax. In this episode we talk about... what do local jurisdictional rates consist of? Are local jurisdictions a problem in every state? what are some of the worst states? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/31356742

International Sellers 04/26/2024

International Sellers In this episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast, we answer the following questions... Who are we talking about when we say International sellers? What are common issues we see for international sellers? What would a good strategy be for International sellers trying to get compliant? How can we help them and where can they look for additional resources /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/31001308

Distraint Warrant Scams 04/26/2024

Distraint Warrant Scams What is a “distraint notice” What are some things to look out for when determining if something is a scam? A review of the general process when dealing with any notice to determine if it’s a scam. /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/31001238

Dear Mike #2 - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions 04/22/2024

Dear Mike #2 - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions In this episode, we answer a few questions from our listeners including... Should you register if you hit the threshold one year but don't anticipate any more activity in that state and all the sales are tax-exempt per the state's laws? Does it make sense to do this and then deregister? Do I need a registered agent when registering for sales tax? I’ve determined economic nexus in each state but need time to research taxability… What do I do? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30935668

What To Do When Your Business Sales Are Exploding 04/12/2024

What To Do When Your Business Sales Are Exploding In this podcast episode we discuss... What to do when you find yourself suddenly buried in sales Common pitfalls How should a business approach sales tax strategy Where you can find helpful resources /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30800393

Dear Mike - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions 04/01/2024

Dear Mike - Please Answer My Sales Tax Questions In this episode of the Sales Tax and More Podcast Mike Fleming answers some questions we have received that we believe will be helpful for our listeners! What are the most aggressive states conducting audits? Are the states still enforcing notice and reporting? Is click through nexus still in effect? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30628303

Exemption Certificate Management Validation 03/12/2024

Exemption Certificate Management Validation What is ECM Validation Why is it important What are some things you should be checking What are the potential consequences of not paying attention to ECM Validation? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30340668

How To Choose A Sales Tax Partner 02/27/2024

How To Choose A Sales Tax Partner We will discuss...What is the first thing someone should consider when interviewing a potential sales tax returns provider? Can the provider file all the returns you want to file? Who is your point of contact? What is their resouloution process? /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30134593

Exemption Certificate Management Documentation 02/22/2024

Exemption Certificate Management Documentation The leading cause of large audit assessments can be due to missing, incomplete, or invalid Exemption certificates. We talk about... History Audits Good faith acceptance Improper use of a certificate Validation & more! /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/30070973

Sales Tax Broken Hearts 02/13/2024

Sales Tax Broken Hearts In this episode, we talk about why companies leave their sales tax partner with a broken heart. Empty promises from salespeople. Why registering in too many states can be harmful, and how tax collected/ not remitted happens! /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/29933288

Documentation, Documentation, Documentation 02/06/2024

Documentation, Documentation, Documentation In this episode we discuss...What happens when you don’t have documentation of your sales and you are in an audit? What other kinds of issues arise from lack of documentation? Advice for people who are knee-deep in documentation issues. /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/29829038

How To Set Yourself Up For A Successful Year and Avoid Tax Issues. 01/18/2024

How To Set Yourself Up For A Successful Year and Avoid Tax Issues. In this episode of the Sales Tax and More podcast we discuss setting yourself up for a successful sales tax year and avoiding tax issues. We discuss economic nexus, physical nexus, registrations and deregistrations, changes in filing frequencies, taxability, and exemptions. /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/29549178

Tax Collected & Not Remitted - The Cardinal Sin Of Sales Tax 09/14/2023

Tax Collected & Not Remitted - The Cardinal Sin Of Sales Tax We have had many clients approach us with this issue. So, in response, we have decided to talk about tax collected and not remitted again! We call it the "cardinal sin of sales tax". /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/28032966

Introducing CereTax! Sales Tax Software We Can Get Behind. 11/10/2022

Introducing CereTax! Sales Tax Software We Can Get Behind. In this episode, we are interviewing one of CereTax's founders and their VP of Operations Brent Walker. Brent answers questions about the exciting path CereTax is forging when it comes to sales tax software, after years in the industry. /episode/index/show/salestaxandmore/id/24968808

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