Practical guides, tips, and news to help small online sellers navigate sales tax without the headache.
Shopify has built-in sales tax tools free under $100K. WooCommerce needs a plugin. Here's a complete comparison of how both platforms handle sales tax — and where each one falls short.
Stop manually entering tax rates or paying hundreds a month for Avalara. The free Sails WooCommerce plugin handles real-time sales tax calculation automatically.
Groceries, clothing, prescription drugs, digital goods — sales tax exemptions vary wildly by state. This practical guide covers the most common exempt categories and what online sellers need to know.
After South Dakota v. Wayfair (2018), every state can require you to collect sales tax — even if you've never set foot there. Here's what nexus means and when it applies to you.
TaxJar was acquired by Stripe and is pivoting toward enterprise. Their $99/mo plan is overpriced for sellers doing under $1M. Here's what to look for instead.
Shopify Tax handles calculation at checkout — but not filing, nexus tracking, or multi-platform compliance. Here's the full picture every Shopify store owner needs.
Etsy collects and remits sales tax in most states — but if you have a standalone shop or sell on multiple platforms, you still have real compliance obligations. Here's the full picture.
Missing a sales tax filing deadline means penalties and interest. This complete 2026 calendar breaks down monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines by state so you know exactly when to file.
Post-Wayfair, every state with a sales tax has its own economic nexus threshold. This complete state-by-state table covers every threshold, updated for 2026.
The honest answer: it depends on nexus. This guide walks through the decision tree — physical presence, economic nexus, and marketplace facilitator rules — so you know exactly where you stand.
BigCommerce's native tax features won't cut it for multi-state compliance. Most merchants default to Avalara and overpay. Here's a better way.
Avalara averages $19K/year. TaxJar starts at $99/mo. If you're a small seller doing under $500K in revenue, you're almost certainly overpaying for sales tax compliance.
Learn how resale certificates work, when you need them, and how to use them correctly to avoid paying unnecessary sales tax on inventory.
Step-by-step instructions for registering for a sales tax permit in all 45 states that require sales tax collection. Free registration links and timelines included.
Everything you need to know about collecting and managing sales tax on your Wix store. From setup to compliance, we cover it all.
Learn how TikTok Shop handles sales tax collection, what your responsibilities are as a seller, and how to stay compliant as a TikTok Shop seller.
Running a Patreon? Learn how sales tax applies to membership tiers, physical rewards, and digital perks—and what Patreon handles vs. what you need to manage.
Selling digital products or courses on Gumroad? Here's what you need to know about sales tax, what Gumroad handles, and your remaining obligations.
Complete state-by-state guide to economic nexus thresholds. Know exactly when you need to register and collect sales tax in each state.
Understand your sales tax obligations as a dropshipper. Learn about nexus, marketplace facilitator laws, and when you need to collect sales tax.
Learn how to configure sales tax on your Squarespace store, understand when to charge tax, and stay compliant with state regulations as a small seller.
Learn how to set up sales tax on BigCommerce, from basic configuration to multi-state compliance. A practical guide for ecommerce store owners.
Avoid costly penalties by learning the most common sales tax errors small businesses make and how to fix them before they become problems.
Digital products like ebooks, software, and online courses have complex sales tax rules. Learn which states tax digital goods and how to stay compliant.
Everything you need to know about Shopify sales tax, from basic setup to handling multi-state nexus. Learn how to automate tax collection and stay compliant.
Learn how to calculate sales tax manually or automatically. Understand tax rates, exemptions, and why e-commerce sellers need accurate calculations.
Running a business from home doesn't exempt you from sales tax. Learn when home-based sellers need to collect, how to register, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Selling on Etsy? Learn how sales tax works, what Etsy collects for you, and what you still need to handle yourself.
Not sure if you need to collect sales tax? This simple guide walks you through the key questions to figure out your obligations.
Never miss a sales tax filing deadline again. Here's your complete guide to 2026 filing schedules, due dates, and tips for staying compliant.
Learn how to set up automatic sales tax calculation for your WooCommerce store using the free Sails plugin. Step-by-step instructions included.
Confused about sales tax nexus? Learn what it means, how economic nexus works, and how to know if you need to collect sales tax in different states.
