The majority of U.S. states require merchants to charge sales tax on tangible personal property (TPP), otherwise known as physical goods. Many states also implement sales and use tax on digital goods and SaaS (though keep in mind that Iowa has a unique SaaS sales tax exemption for commercial enterprises). Because the economy has shifted over time from a manufacturing economy to a service economy, states are now looking to generate revenue by taxing services.
Here’s what merchants need to know about taxing services in the state of Iowa.
Source: taxjar.com
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