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Understanding the California Covered Embedded Battery (CBE) Fee
Starting January 1, 2026, California sellers will be required to register, collect, and remit a new Covered Battery-Embedded (CBE) Waste Recycling Fee on the sale
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Michigan Sales Tax Guide
Michigan imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. The state does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. Michigan is
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The Tax You’re Not Watching, But Auditors Are
Earlier this year, the CFO of a mid-sized manufacturing firm received an audit notice from the state of Illinois. Nothing unusual, these things happen. Their
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The 5 U.S. States with No Sales Tax
In a country where sales tax is the norm, a handful of states stand out for going against the grain—they don’t impose any statewide sales
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What is Sales Tax? How it Works & Why It Matters
Uncover what sales tax is, how it works! This guide provides everything from rates and exemptions, to how it varies by location and product type.
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The Tariff and Sales Tax Mishmash – Untying the Mess
Talk of tariffs dominates the current news cycle with some commentators suggesting that tariffs will spell disaster for our economy while others say the exact
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Sales Tax vs. Use Tax, Explained. Who Reports What, and When?
One of the core concepts in sales tax compliance is also one of the most frequently misunderstood: the differences between sales tax and use tax.
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Will Congress Act to Simplify Remote Seller Sales Tax Collection
When the United States Supreme Court ruled in 2018, that South Dakota’s law imposing sales tax collection requirements on sellers without in-state physical presence was
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Understanding the Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee
If you are fulfilling a Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee, you should be double checking that you are considering all possible jurisdictionally-imposed fees due on the
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A Modern Approach to Indirect Tax Automation
Global companies and those with global aspirations face a critical decision when evaluating their indirect tax compliance requirements and processes. Do they think globally or
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Certainty versus Opportunity in the World of Sales Tax
In this article, we will discuss what the Loper decision means and how it could ultimately impact sales and use tax compliance on both a big-picture and micro-determination level.
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Illinois to Adjust Sales Tax Nexus Rules in Light of PetMeds Threat
Illinois is poised to change their sourcing rules again, trying to find their way in a world where states apply their sales tax compliance requirements
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Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Attempts to Simplify Compliance for Digital Sellers
Accurate sales tax determination is historically predicated on the seller knowing the precise street address of their customer. Since sales tax jurisdictional boundaries do not
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Why CFOs Place Value in Tax Technology
In the dynamic landscape of finance, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play a pivotal role in steering their companies towards success. One crucial aspect of their
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Does the Illinois PetMeds Case Threaten Economic Nexus?
Ever since Louisiana eliminated its economic nexus transaction count threshold and rendered the Halstead Bead challenge to its remote collection requirements moot, the sales tax
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Subscription Streaming in the Sales Tax Crosshairs
As the U.S. economy teeters on a recession and budget shortfalls emerge, states begin searching for ways to expand sales tax revenue. Companies that offer
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Use Sovos CertManager to Ease Tax Process After an Acquisition
CFOs have a lot to consider, especially if their company recently acquired another organization. Are you fully aware of that business’ tax process? How do
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How Does the Software Industry Feel About Sales and Use Tax?
The U.S. software industry is no stranger to evolving technology. But what about sales tax compliance? Can this segment keep pace with ever-changing regulations, while