Month: October 2015
Franchise frenzy: U.S. and global tax implications
Franchise business is booming! According to the International Franchise Association, a new franchise will be opened every 8 minutes in 2015. But did you know that franchisers face additional sales tax challenges as they expand — both at…
Read More »Let’s be direct: If you sell to consumers, sales tax is an issue
Getting closer to the customer is no longer a retail-centric sales strategy.More manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers are starting to sell direct to consumers (D2C). Motivations vary: brand awareness, customer loyalty, even product innovation. But for the most part,…
Read More »Pumpkins, piercings and the paranormal: 10 scary ways states apply sales tax
Bwaahahaha! Is that the ghostly laugh of a Halloween haunt — or the auditor reviewing your sales tax returns? Dealing with sales tax can be a ghoulish task. And for businesses with compliance obligations in multiple states, it…
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