Practical guides, tips, and news to help small online sellers navigate sales tax without the headache.
PrestaShop's tax rules give you manual control, but US sales tax is complex. Here's how to set up taxes correctly in PrestaShop — and when to use an automated service instead.
Learn how to configure OpenCart sales tax correctly — from built-in tax classes to nexus rules and the tools that automate US compliance for small sellers.
Shopify has built-in sales tax tools that are free for your first $100K in U.S. sales. WooCommerce needs a plugin. Here's a complete comparison of how both platforms handle sales tax — and where each one falls short.
What to look for in a WooCommerce sales tax plugin, how the options compare, and where the Sails plugin fits — including what it can and can't do today.
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 in 2021 and starts at $39/mo with no free plan (as of September 2026). If you mainly need nexus monitoring, here's what to look for instead.
Shopify Tax handles calculation at checkout and shows nexus insights for your Shopify sales — but filing costs extra, and it can't see your other sales channels. 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 2026 guide lists monthly, quarterly and annual due dates for every state with a sales tax, checked against each state's revenue department — confirm your assigned schedule with each state before you file.
Post-Wayfair, every state with a sales tax has its own economic nexus threshold. This state-by-state table covers every threshold, measurement period and marketplace rule — re-checked September 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. Many merchants default to Avalara without checking whether it fits their size. Here's what to know.
Avalara is built for larger businesses. TaxJar starts at $39/mo (as of September 2026). If you're a small seller doing under $500K in revenue, you may be paying for more sales tax software than you need.
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. See when you may 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.
Stay ahead of your sales tax filing deadlines. Here's your complete guide to 2026 filing schedules, due dates, and tips for staying compliant.
Learn how to set up 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.
