Welcome to "The SALTcast," your go-to podcast channel for unraveling the intricate world of sales tax. If you're a business owner seeking clarity on sales tax regulations, or a seasoned CPA aiming to provide your clients with impeccable guidance, this podcast is tailored just for you. Hosted by industry experts from Peisner Johnson, the SALES TAX PEOPLE, with decades of experience in the field, "The SALTcast" is a comprehensive resource designed to demystify the complexities of sales tax and ...
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This conversation discusses Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs) as a way for businesses to come into compliance with state sales tax requirements. The conversation covers the benefits of VDAs, why businesses should voluntarily disclose sales tax, and the availability of voluntary disclosure programs in every state. The main focus is on the steps…
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In this conversation we discuss amnesty programs, non-compliance, and remedies for businesses that need to become compliant with sales tax regulations. We emphasize the importance of understanding nexus and taxability, as well as seeking second opinions to avoid bad advice. We explore the pros and cons of registration and voluntary disclosure agree…
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In this conversation, Ryan Johnson, Jason Parr, and Paul Johnson discuss the complexities of sales tax and the importance of compliance. They emphasize the need for businesses to understand their sales tax responsibility and the various terms and concepts related to sales tax, such as nexus and taxability. The conversation highlights the significan…
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Summary In this conversation, Ryan Johnson, Jason Parr, and Paul Johnson discuss the process of becoming sales tax compliant. They cover topics such as understanding what is covered in sales tax compliance, recognizing the need for compliance, conducting a risk analysis, implementing compliance measures, considering the timeline for implementation,…
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss sales tax planning for 2024. They emphasize the importance of including sales tax in overall tax planning strategies and highlight how sales tax can significantly impact a business's financial success. The conversation covers topics such as nexus and business operations, reviewing nexus for the next year, …
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Young Han shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned from failures. He discusses the importance of courage and vulnerability in starting a business and finding purpose through the concept of Ikigai. Young Han also talks about his experiences working at Starbucks, Apple, Phil's Coffee, and Limelight Health. He introduces the Owner…
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In this podcast episode, we discuss two topics related to sales tax filing and notices. The first topic revolves around what to do if a business has had zero sales. We emphasize that regardless of sales volume, registered taxpayers are required to file returns. Failure to file can lead to penalties, even for zero sales. The second topic we discuss …
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On this episode of the SALTcast, We discuss a controversial issue regarding Massachusetts attempting to retroactively collect sales tax from out-of-state retailers. They delve into the background of the problem, detailing how certain states passed legislation in 2017 in anticipation of the Wayfair decision, hoping to require out-of-state sellers to…
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Exploring Peisner Johnson's Values and Purpose Jason has been with Peisner Johnson for over 25 years. Jason explains his journey at the company and how his "why" has evolved over time. The core value of "we over me" is discussed, emphasizing building relationships over transactions. The importance of helping people and providing peace of mind regar…
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In this podcast episode, Paul Johnson and Ryan Johnson discuss the complexities of resale certificates and sales tax regulations across different states. They highlight the variations in rules and requirements, emphasizing the importance of understanding the specific regulations in each state. The conversation covers topics such as when and how to …
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In this podcast episode, we discuss the complexities of rentals and leases, particularly in relation to sales tax. We cover various aspects of this topic, including different types of rentals (e.g., property, clothing, cars), the complexities of sales tax laws across different states, and the unique considerations for lessors. Key points discussed …
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Navigating the ever-changing landscape of sales tax compliance can be a challenging endeavor for businesses. As sales patterns evolve and business circumstances change, it's crucial to stay on top of your sales tax obligations, even when you no longer meet the criteria for nexus. This is where Peisner Johnson comes in. With expert guidance and a pe…
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In this podcast episode we, Ryan Johnson, Danny Wright, and Paul Johnson discuss the compliance requirements for non-US businesses operating in the United States. The conversation touches on various aspects related to tax compliance, especially for foreign sellers. We delve into the concept of nexus, which triggers a business's obligation to collec…
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Just about a year ago Colorado implemented their "Retail Delivery Fee." Now with Minnesota ready to implement their own retail delivery fee we ask the question, "where does this end?" The other question we have is, do states really have the authority to impose this fee on businesses? We explore these and other questions in Today's episode. If you h…
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Diane L. Yetter (www.linkedin.com/in/dianeyetter) is the “Sales Tax Nerd ® ”. She is a strategist, advisor, speaker, and author in the field of sales and use tax. She is the president and founder of YETTER Tax, a sales tax consulting and tax technology firm. She is also the founder of The Sales Tax Institute. Diane works with clients of all sizes a…
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Need To Help Your Clients With Sales Tax? Here Are the Top 6 Reasons to Partner With Peisner Johnson
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When it comes to helping your clients with sales tax, you may find yourself looking for direction and answers. What better people to turn to than the “Sales Tax People”? Here are the top 6 benefits you will find partnering with Peisner Johnson. Since July 2018, the landscape of sales tax has changed drastically. The United States Supreme Court rule…
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Picture this. You're strolling through the labyrinth of sales tax laws in the United States, and suddenly you come across five states that hit like a cool breeze on a hot summer day: the NOMAD states. These states, devotedly referred to as NOMAD (New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware), have something unique to offer—they don't impose…
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Studies show that most companies aren’t happy with their current sales tax process. It doesn’t have to be like that. You can have an exceptional experience with outsourcing your sales tax process and we can prove it. Here are the top benefits of choosing Peisner Johnson. Our Core Beliefs “We over me.” We believe when you help others, you help yours…
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Managing sales and use tax obligations is no easy task. It requires careful attention to detail, a deep understanding of complex rules and regulations, and a significant investment of time and resources. Yet, despite the challenges, many businesses continue to handle these obligations in-house. In fact, most companies still manage various aspects o…
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes we hear a phrase so often that we don't really think about what it means? "Sales and use tax" is one of those phrases that we've probably all heard before, but have you ever stopped to think about what "use tax" actually means? While most of us are familiar with "sales" tax, "use" tax is a concept that often gets…
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As a business owner, it's crucial to know your nexus and taxability requirements to avoid running afoul of sales tax laws. Knowing your nexus is crucial because not registering or collecting sales tax when required can result in tax out of your own pocket with significant penalties and interest charges. You must also be aware of the taxability of y…
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You know how stressful it can feel if you’ve received a formal letter with the news of an upcoming audit. So let’s talk about the next steps. What is an audit? An auditor goes into an audit with two things in mind. They want to determine if your business has collected and remitted the proper sales tax amounts from your customers. They want to verif…
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Are you looking for a way to build your sales tax process to help your business grow successfully? Let’s discuss the pillars of success that outline the principles you need to know. From Pillars to Profit What do pillars have to do with sales tax? Hear me out. Pillars serve structural purposes. They provide support, stability, and alignment. They s…
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If you are a business owner who charges customers for shipping and handling, it's important to understand the rules and regulations for charging sales tax on these items. Failure to comply with the laws could result in penalties and fines, so it's crucial to get it right. In this blog post, we'll explain some things you need to know about charging …
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Understanding how to calculate sales tax is as simple as multiplying the sales tax rate times the sales price of the item you’re selling. However, as simple as it may sound, there are nuances depending on your location and situation. Learning how to correctly charge sales tax in each state can create complexity. Let’s talk through it. If you have a…
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A new year brings new sales tax changes for some states. As of January 1, economic nexus has taken effect and become active in Missouri. More changes may follow suit. It’s a new year, which means there are changes to be aware of! State tax changes take effect either at the beginning of the calendar year (January 1) or the beginning of the fiscal ye…
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What does due diligence look like in the sales tax world? As a business owner, due diligence consists of analyzing the accuracy and taxability estimates and your businesses sales tax compliance. It is a process of solving tax problems before they negatively affect your business. This will drastically reduce the amount of unpaid taxes you may owe a …
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Jamie assists businesses in all aspects of state and local tax, from compliance, to audits and administrative proceedings, through litigation. Outside of work, Jamie serves a variety of organizations including MothersEsquire, Trinity College Board of Trustees, a local dental non-profit, and several bar associations. Jamie enjoys raising her fiercel…
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While serving the people in Guatemala Jeremy Porter was able to see first hand the poverty of the people living near rivers, streams and the coast. He also saw the amount of plastic and trash that was being thrown into these rivers and streams that was reaching the ocean. When he got home and was studying in college he came up with the Idea of Repu…
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A common question amongst Amazon sellers is, “If I am part of the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program, am I obligated to collect and remit sales tax?” This can be a tricky question to answer as it is continuously changing and evolving per state. States and local municipalities continually shift and change their tax rules and stances. To complicate …
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Valerie has spent 10 years in Cloud Accounting technology. At LumaTax, she's empowering SALT and Client Accounting Services teams to streamline, elevate, & grow their sales tax advisory services (such as nexus studies, threshold monitoring, registrations, and voluntary disclosures). She partners with accounting professionals through technology tran…
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We have spoken to 100s if not 1000s of small to medium sized businesses that are concerned about their sales tax responsibilities. After a discussion with them we often find that there is nothing that needs to be done at the moment. We will never recommend buying things that you don't need. So, I was curious what our recommendations are when it com…
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On our podcast episodes we talk a lot about getting on a What's Next Call with us. What we haven't done is go through what a What's Next Call consists of. While this may not be an actual recorded call it is as close as it gets. I asked Paul and Danny to give us a reenactment of a recent call with a new contact that had some questions. In this parti…
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When someone new engages with us we almost always start with a sales tax risk analysis. Once you find out that you have some sort of sales tax responsibility this analysis should be your next step. With this analysis you will receive a report that will help you decide what to do next. This could mean that you need to get registered for sales tax, e…
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We talk to people with businesses on a daily basis that are unhappy with their sales tax compliance process. Those we talk with are either aware or unaware with the flaws in their sales tax compliance process. What they really don't recognize is that there are different solutions to their sales tax woes that they did not know existed. Additional Qu…
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Sales tax compliance can be a major burden for a business. As a CPA your clients are looking to you as a trusted advisor and mentor to help them navigate any and all tax issues. If your clients lose sleep over sales tax, you may find that you probably do, too. There’s a lot to know, and it can be taxing (no pun intended) to stay up to date while do…
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Did you know that you may potentially be paying taxes that you don’t have to pay? It is becoming more important now than ever for businesses to conduct a sales tax refund review. By doing so they have the potential of saving money and better yet, getting money back from overpayments made on their acquisitions of expense and capital asset items. Lis…
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There are so many ways that you can sell your product. One of the most popular ways is through a marketplace facilitator like Amazon, Ebay, and Walmart. In many cases a seller can de-register their sales tax accounts if they only sell on a marketplace facilitator. So, I asked Paul and Jason, under what circumstances would a seller need to remain re…
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When you are getting your business started there are a lot of things to worry about. One of those things may or may not be sales tax compliance. A lot of people reach out to us about their situation. I invited Paul and Jason on to give their advice on what you should be doing. Questions Answered: How do I know when I should be collecting sales tax?…
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When you are looking to get compliant with sales tax you will find a few different "automated" solutions. Peisner Johnson has been in the sales tax trenches for the last 30 years and we have used every sales tax software solution out there. But, to truly say that your sales tax is fully automated isn't really accurate. What is automated is truly am…
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I was able to meet with Matthew Holman of Qpilot. Qpilot is an amazing company that will help your company develop and deliver a seamless and unified subscription experience for your customers. As more and more businesses go online you want to make sure your customers are having the best experience possible to keep them coming back. This is where Q…
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If you are currently selling your product or service online you are probably aware of economic nexus. You are probably even tracking your sales and transactions to make sure you aren't hitting economic nexus thresholds. But, did you know that anyone that you contract to fulfill a service give you nexus in that state? And, that you need to register …
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If you file sales tax returns in Colorado you know just how quickly it can get very complicated. There is not only a state sales tax but there are home rule cities and counties. These are all independent tax collecting jurisdictions. Now on top of the sales tax you are collecting you now are required to collect the RDF or retail delivery fee of .27…
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When getting sales tax compliant, like most things in tax, it can get complicated quickly. As a start up, small business, or you just sell on one marketplace facilitator like Amazon sales tax is simply not that complicated. But, if you are selling on multiple channels, you have multiple products or services, and you sell at a high level getting a s…
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The subscription business model is getting more popular by the minute it seems. Heck! we use a subscription model for our sales tax return services. The amount of things that you can subscribe to are absolutely staggering. Products range from physical items to software. The more you add to your subscription the more complicated it gets to determine…
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Technology over the last few decades has immensely improved. 30 Years ago when Peisner Johnson was created, research has gone from paper leaflets in binders to the internet. Despite vast improvements sales tax technologies isn't "set it and forget it." Sales tax is complicated enough and ever changing that it will always need collaboration with sal…
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We often talk about what the most costly mistake is when it comes to sales tax. That is ignoring your sales tax situation. Every month you ignore it the greater your liability increases. When the sales tax could have been collected from your customers it is now coming out of your pocket. There is another side that we want to talk about today that w…
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Compliance seems pretty straight forward, but some states are a little more complex than others. Collecting the right sales tax rate should be easy to figure out, but like most things with sales tax, it depends.... Today we discuss a few different nuances that you may be subject to. Additional questions answered: How do I know I am properly collect…
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Due diligence when merging or acquiring a business is a no brainer. What happens way to often is sales tax is overlooked or not looked at at all! Sales tax is often a major factor in business purchases and could really decimate your bottom line. We believe having an expert in the sales tax area can be an enormous benefit. Additional Questions Answe…
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Have you been in a sales tax audit? Have you ever wondered if you are paying too much sales tax on the purchases you make? Have you ever wondered if you aren't paying enough sales tax? You have probably wondered if your sales tax is even being handled correctly. A refund review could help you in every aspect. That is something that we talk about in…
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