Holiday Sales Tax Guide: Navigating Gift Cards, Subscriptions, and Bundled Deals Compliance

Gift cards are generally not taxed at the time of sale, but sales tax applies when they are redeemed, depending on the item purchased.
State rules for gift card taxability vary: California exempts until redemption, New York taxes based on redemption location, and Texas requires splitting taxable and non-taxable redemptions.
SaaS and digital services add complexity, as some states tax them and others do not, making accurate tracking of redemptions essential.
Manual tax mapping often fails during high-volume holiday sales, increasing compliance risks.
Automation tools like Kintsugi can help manage complex tax scenarios across different products and jurisdictions.

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.