Christy Bieber

Christy is a personal finance and legal writer with a JD from University of California, Los Angeles. She has written for WSJ Buy Side, Fox Business, CBS MoneyWatch, Miami Herald, CNN Underscored, and more.

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Wholesale Sales Tax: A Guide for Sellers and Buyers

Wholesalers don't typically charge sales tax to resellers, but they face compliance issues if they don't verify that buyers are legitimate resellers with valid resale certificates. Learn about obligations of both wholesalers and resellers.

Is Sales Tax Calculated Before or After Discounts, Coupons, and Gift Cards?

Sales tax is calculated on the sale price, but what if discounts or coupons apply? While some situations have different tax rules, such as gift cards, BOGO deals, or manufacturer-reimbursed coupons, sales tax is generally calculated after discounts.

Global VAT Compliance for SaaS and Software Companies

Companies selling SaaS may have VAT collection obligations in over 80 countries, sometimes from the time of the first sale. This guide explains when VAT applies, how obligations differ for B2B vs. B2C transactions, and how to ensure efficient and effective compliance.

Sales Tax on Services: A State-by-State Guide for Businesses

It's a common misconception that sales tax isn't charged on services. Rules vary by state and service type, and failure to collect required sales tax could create significant liability. See state-by-state rules for which services are taxed and how you can stay compliant.

How to Verify Resale Certificates: A State-by-State Guide

If you sell items to resellers without collecting sales tax, you must have a valid resale certificate on file. Otherwise, your company could be liable for uncollected tax in the event of an audit. This state-by-state guide to verifying resale certificates explains how to ensure a certificate is valid.

When Do Sales Tax Exemption Certificates Expire? State-by-State Guide

If you sell to tax-exempt buyers, you must have a valid exemption certificate on file, or your company may be liable for uncollected tax. Exemption certificates expire in some states, but not in others.

EU VAT One Stop Shop (OSS): How It Works & When to Use It

The EU One Stop Shop is a VAT scheme that simplifies tax compliance. You register with OSS and submit a single quarterly return instead of directly registering in up to 27 member states. Here's how it works, who it applies to, and what its limits are.

EU VAT Compliance for U.S. Sellers

EU VAT rules differ sharply from U.S. sales tax rules, and selling into the EU could trigger immediate compliance obligations. Learn how EU VAT works, when you're subject to VAT, and how you can ensure you fulfill obligations that begin with your first sale.