- Sales tax compliance is complex for e-commerce businesses due to varying state rules.
- The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) program aims to simplify sales tax administration.
- SST is an agreement among 24 states to standardize sales tax processes.
- Certified Service Providers (CSPs) assist businesses with compliance.
- Key features include uniform product definitions, simplified tax rates, centralized processes, and standardized audits.
- Member states include Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, and others; Tennessee is an associate member.
- Benefits of SST include simplified registration, free compliance for volunteer sellers, and audit protection.
- Risks include the all-or-nothing nature of registration and potential financial and administrative consequences.
Source: taxjar.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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