Sales Tax for Marketplace Facilitators & Sellers

As an online seller, the intricacies of sales and use tax responsibilities can be bewildering, but you're not alone. In recent years, changes in determining nexus and the associated tax obligations have added complexity to state and local tax compliance.

Marketplace Facilitators and sellers – Understanding sales tax

Navigating Sales Tax Complexity

Economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws have blurred the lines of responsibility for sales tax collection and remittance. Here's where Peisner Johnson steps in to provide expert guidance and support, ensuring you're on the right path to compliance.

Why Choose "The Sales Tax People"?

The introduction of economic nexus, catalyzed by the landmark Wayfair vs. South Dakota Supreme Court decision, has shifted the landscape of sales tax. Economic nexus considers factors beyond physical presence and focuses on where your customers are located. For many taxpayers, this means that having customers in multiple states necessitates a thorough nexus review.

Complicating matters further, states have enacted marketplace facilitator laws, mandating that platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy collect and remit tax on behalf of third-party sellers. However, these laws come with different effective dates, and marketplace facilitators often implement them on varying timelines.

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Navigate your sales tax compliance responsibilities

Navigating Your Compliance Responsibilities

For sellers who exclusively utilize marketplace facilitator platforms, your obligations may be more straightforward today than in the past. In many states with marketplace facilitator laws, the responsibility for tax collection lies with the platform. This could potentially lead to an excess of sales tax registrations, as some states provide guidance on closing sales tax accounts for sellers exclusively on these platforms.

However, economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws can still introduce complexity into your compliance responsibilities. You may need to remain registered for sales tax, register for state income tax, and manage tax remittances required both by you and the marketplace facilitator.

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How Peisner Johnson can help

Simplifying sales tax compliance, providing clarity for marketplace facilitators and sellers, ensuring they meet their tax obligations with confidence.

Expertise You Can Trust

We specialize in navigating the intricate world of state and local taxes, especially for online sellers and marketplace facilitators. Our expert team remains up-to-date with the latest regulatory changes and provides clear steps for ensuring compliance and reducing exposure.

Streamlined Compliance Process

Our process begins by evaluating your nexus and determining the taxability of your sales. We assist you in understanding whether you or a marketplace facilitator should handle sales tax collection and remittance on a state-by-state basis. We also help identify where you need to be registered or if you can deregister in specific states. Count on us for the preparation and filing of sales tax returns, and we're always just a call or email away for any questions or concerns.
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