Do sales tax holidays affect consumer behavior? Repost from Avalara Savvy shoppers know the value of everyday commodities, from the food they eat to the clothing they need and other essentials. They’ve comparison shopped Read more…
Hit the books! Back-to-school starts NOW for retailers.
Repost from Avalara The sprint to the end of the school year is underway. Students are working to finish assignments and prepare for exams while keeping one eye glued to the calendar: three Read more…
The Fine Art of Sales Tax- and Vice Versa
Repost from Avalara In 2015, fine art sales amounted to a whopping $63.8 billion. While this is nearly 5 billion dollars less than the art market’s all-time high in 2014, visual art is still Read more…
What’s the deal with “sometimes taxable”?
Repost from Avalara Just when you thought you had a handle on the rules for taxing goods and services, you come face to face with the new compliance bully on the block: “sometimes taxable.” Read more…
The tax you probably owe, but aren’t paying
The tax you probably owe, but aren’t paying: A closer look at consumer use tax compliance Repost from Avalara Use tax, the lesser known counterpart of sales tax, suffers from a basic lack of Read more…
2016 Sales Tax Changes: What to Expect in the New Year
Repost from Avalara Like every New Year, 2016 will bring many sales tax changes. Rates will decrease or increase, there’ll be new product taxability rules, exemptions will expire or take effect, and there will Read more…
Is Shipping Subject to Sales Taxes in Illinois?
The state of Illinois states their position in a general information letter published in 2010. The following is pulled from that letter: “As noted in subsection (d) of Section 130.415 of the Department’s regulations, Read more…
What will be the big reveal for retail this holiday season?
30 sweet statistics on consumer spend trends for December Repost from Avalara “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” This popular holiday tune could be the theme song for retailers this holiday season. Read more…
The art of understanding sales tax nexus: a guide for crafty sellers
Repost from Avalara There’s nary a nip in the air, but the holiday crescendo is building. We’re still eating some of our Thanksgiving leftovers. We’re making our lists of naughty and nice. For the Read more…
Let’s be direct: If you sell to consumers, sales tax is an issue
Repost from Avalara 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, Read more…
