by Stephanie | Aug 11, 2025 | General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
3 Sales Tax Questions Every Business Needs to Ask! Are you a business owner trying to navigate the confusing world of sales tax nexus? You’re not alone! Understanding sales tax obligations can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to break it down and make it fun....
by Stephanie | Aug 10, 2025 | Audits, General Business
How Pop Culture Can Help You Master Sales Tax Fast! State taxes don’t have to be boring — pop culture references can turn sales tax compliance into something engaging and surprisingly fun to learn about. 1. Know only what you need to know If the business doesn’t...
by Stephanie | Aug 10, 2025 | Audits, General Business, Nexus
Master Your Sales Tax Compliance in 5 Simple Steps! If sales and use tax compliance feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. The good news? We’ve made it simpler. Here is a portion of our version of a Sales and Use Tax compliance checklist for businesses. Sales and use...
by Stephanie | Feb 13, 2025 | Audits, General Business
Why Ignoring Sales Tax Could DESTROY Your Business! Hey there, fabulous friends! ????This week’s tip is all about why sales tax shouldn’t be ignored. If you’re a business owner, understanding sales and use tax is crucial for your success! Let’s dive into...
by Stephanie | Jan 22, 2025 | General Business, Sales Tax Exemptions
3 Hidden Truths About Sales Tax Exemptions Today, we’re going to dive into a topic that’s important for anyone involved in sales: sales tax exemptions. You might have heard these terms thrown around, but what do they really mean? Let’s break it down into three super...
by Stephanie Thomas | Oct 15, 2024 | General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
3 Most Confusing Things About Sales Tax Why sales and use tax compliance isn’t as simple as it seems. When it comes to running a business, sales tax compliance often causes more stress than it should. Business owners and accountants alike know that it’s full of tricky...
by Stephanie Thomas | Aug 13, 2024 | Audits, General Business
Sales Tax Audits: The Real Reason Why Businesses Are Audited Navigating the world of sales tax audits can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle. Why was your business chosen? What triggered the taxing authority’s interest? Let’s decode the mystery behind sales...
by Stephanie Thomas | May 11, 2024 | General Business, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
Avoid These 5 Sales Tax Software Mistakes Choosing the right sales tax software is a crucial decision for any business, yet it’s easy to fall into some common pitfalls. Here are five mistakes to steer clear of, presented with relatable metaphors to make them stick! 1....
by Stephanie | Apr 3, 2023 | General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
Taxable Purchases and Employees: Who Actually Pays the Sales & Use Tax? When a business provides taxable items—like uniforms, gear, or company branded merchandise—to its employees, sales and use tax compliance can quickly get confusing. The main rule regarding...
by Stephanie Thomas | Feb 16, 2023 | Audits, General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales Tax Exemptions – Tax-Exempt Customers Hi everyone, Welcome to this week’s tax tip! Today, we’re talking about a key topic that often causes confusion for businesses of all sizes — sales tax exemptions, specifically as they relate to tax-exempt customers. We...
by Stephanie Thomas | Oct 8, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales & Use Tax Document Retention: 5 Essential Tips for Scanning Invoices Hi everyone! Today’s tax tip focuses on sales and use tax document retention—specifically, creating a reliable strategy for digitizing and storing your tax records. Having a structured document...
by Stephanie Thomas | Aug 14, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales Tax and Bad Debt: How Uncollected Revenue Impacts Your Tax Return Every business that extends credit to customers eventually runs into a frustrating situation: you sell a product or perform a service, but the client simply never pays. When an outstanding balance...
by Stephanie | May 17, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Mary's Wisdom
Over the course of my career I have regretted becoming engaged by select clients. The interesting thing is a voice in head always told me to “run!” After a few hard lessons, I listen now. Ignoring that voice has cost me aggravation, time and money. I thought it...
by Stephanie | Apr 5, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Mary's Wisdom
Accounting Software Upgrades & Reluctant Staff One of the most heartbreaking things I see too often is the ineffective accounting software upgrade. How can an increase in functionality be ineffective? There’s one huge way…when you have someone who refuses to use...
by Stephanie | Apr 5, 2022 | General Business, Mary's Wisdom, Nexus
A few years ago, the Wayfair case was everywhere. It changed the landscape regarding sales tax nexus and registration requirements for remote sellers all across the country. Let’s talk about what the case may mean for you and your business. For some people, it...
