It Depends: A Sales Tax Podcast by TaxConnex
Welcome to 'It Depends', a sales tax podcast hosted by Brian Greer and Jeff Meigs from TaxConnex.
In this podcast, we’ll be exploring different aspects of sales and use tax. So whether you’re a tax pro or a novice, in industry, school or a practicing CPA, tune in and join us as we attempt to simplify the complexity of the sales tax world.
This is ‘It Depends.’ Because with sales tax, there is rarely just one answer. And often that’s our answer to many questions – it just depends.
Brian - Chief Revenue Officer, Partner at TaxConnex
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-greer-55b7364/
Jeff - Consulting Practice Leader, Partner at TaxConnex
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-meigs-14a76521/
https://www.taxconnex.com/
Episodes
42 episodes
Achieve End to End Sales Tax Compliance in 3 Steps
Unlock the secrets to mastering sales and use tax compliance in this episode featuring CereTax and TaxConnex. This session will guide you through the essential steps required to ensure complete and accurate sales tax management for your b...
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52:03
Sales Tax Risk Mitigation: What You Need to Know
Ignoring sales tax rules can be a costly mistake for businesses. As a "pass-through" tax, sales tax is meant to be collected and remitted—but failure to comply can lead to hefty penalties. With state tax rates averaging 8% and additional penalt...
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44:04
Steps to Switching Your Sales Tax Outsourcing Provider
From time to time, sales tax outsourcing relationships fail to work properly and it's time to make a change. By examining a handful of operational indicators, you can assess whether your provider still fits. If it's time for a change, you can i...
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24:45
2024 Sales Tax Year in Review & Compliance Strategies Moving Forward
It’s been over 6 years since the historic Wayfair decision, and sales tax somehow continues to become more challenging. In this episode we cover some of the most important sales tax updates of 2024 and help you develop a clearer understanding o...
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52:42
Sales Tax Compliance for the Complex Organization
In this episode, Jeff Meigs and Brian Greer are discussing the intricacies of sales tax compliance in complex organizations. Whether you operate through multiple channels, work within a confusing industry, or manage various business structures,...
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51:03
Sales Tax & Marketplace Facilitators
If you're part of an online business, the holidays are an exciting (but crazy) time for you... And marketplace facilitators are most likely being utilized. But what are they? How can they help you? And how can they hurt? In the world of sales t...
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37:48
Navigating Sales Tax in Retail & eCommerce
This holiday season, eCommerce and Retail sales are booming more than ever. Listen now to this episode on "Navigating Sales Tax Compliance in eCommerce," where we delve into the complexities and challenges faced by businesses in this space. Whe...
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43:21
5 Sales Tax Challenges Facing Growing Companies
As your business grows, so could your sales and use tax obligations. Businesses face all sorts of challenges as they grow, but one that is often overlooked is their sales tax obligations. As your business expands into new areas or new products ...
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34:38
Sales Tax Risk Mitigation
Failure to comply with the applicable sales tax rules can have a devastating effect on your business. Listen to this episode now as we discuss how to determine your level of risk and exposure, as well as tools and procedures to potentially redu...
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42:59
Sales Tax Filing: What Can Go Wrong
Sales tax is not something top of mind for most executives, but it is something that the majority of businesses will have to manage at some level. No matter the size of your business, if you are selling a taxable product or service and establis...
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23:04
Finding Your Perfect Match in a Sales Tax Compliance Provider
Sales tax is different for every business. Different companies manage their sales tax obligations in different ways with many types of systems and varying risk tolerances. So if your business is exploring the possibility of outsourcing complian...
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28:08
Navigating Sales Tax Exemption Certificates for Your Business
In its most basic form, a sales tax exemption certificate alleviates a company from collecting and remitting sales tax on certain products and services. The most common exemption is “sale for resale,” which allows businesses to purchase product...
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56:48
Sales Tax Hot Topics
Almost 6 years post Wayfair Decision, most businesses at least understand the potential to have a sales tax obligation and have a way to manage their obligations, even if it’s not fully or how they want to do it. But having a sales tax complian...
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34:43
Strategies for Managing a Sales Tax Audit
For many businesses, an audit is one of the most intimidating things that can happen. But the reality is, thousands of businesses are audited each year, sometimes for no reason at all. In this episode, we're covering how to manage the sales tax...
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52:55
How Gross Sales and Gross Receipts Taxes Affect Your Sales Tax Obligations
After you’ve been fielding your filing and remittance obligations for a while, sales tax can seem simple: Charge it to the customer, collect it and send it back to the state when you file your sales tax return. Easy enough. But not really... In...
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10:41
Understanding Sales Tax Nexus for Your Business
Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales ta...
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52:07
Sales Tax Crimes - Pt.1: Restaurant Operator Faces Prison for $500K Tax Fraud
In the first episode of our Sales Tax Crimes series, we're diving into the story of John Garofalo Sr., a restaurateur turned tax evader. How did he pull off this scheme for almost seven years? Discover the investigation that led to his guilty p...
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8:53
Ensuring You Have a Process in Place to Manage Sales Tax
Sales tax can be complicated if you don't understand what needs to be determined first. You will need to determine where you have nexus, what products/services are taxable, when to register for a sales tax permit, how to manage ongoing sales ta...
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44:44
Navigating Retail Delivery Fees: Definitions, Thresholds, Challenges and Strategies to Effectively Manage
Navigate the complexities of retail delivery fees and how they impact your compliance processes. This episode will help you gain a better understanding of what a retail delivery fee is, where they are implemented, or where they will be in the c...
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14:46
Common Sales Tax Filing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Sales tax is not something top of mind for most executives, but it is something that the majority of businesses will have to manage at some level. No matter the size of your business, if you are selling a taxable product or service and establis...
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45:57
Sales Tax FAQs
There’s no doubt that sales tax is challenging. Regulations differ from state to state, and deciphering whether you need to collect and remit taxes in a particular state can feel overwhelming. In order to help you gain a better understanding of...
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