Sales Tax Institute

YETTER Tax / Sales Tax Institute wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! Here's what our staff is thankful for this year... "I'm thankful for our clients and students who trust us with their sales tax needs and for our amazing team that is so supportive of what we can do for those that need our help." -Diane Yetter, President and Founder "Thankful to be healthy, and to see the smiles on my family's faces as we all come together. Thankful for my personal circle of friends who are always ready to stand in the gap when life throws a curve ball." -Tatisa (Tasha) Joiner, Customer Success Specialist "I am grateful to the Yetter work family for the wonderful opportunity to be part of the team. Thank you all for the warm welcome and thanks for your patience with me. I am grateful for always having love and support and to be able to provide love and support to those in need. Lastly, I am grateful for everyone’s health and for another year on this earth." -Cinthia L., Experienced Tax Consultant "I am grateful for all the adventures I get to go on both professionally and with my family. There are so many things to experience in life, and I am lucky for all the people I am surrounded by to experience those things with!"-Amanda Cusack, Sales Tax Manager "I am grateful for humanity. Despite all the horrible things on the news, we have also seen people come together and help each other selflessly this year. I want to point out all the wonderful volunteers who helped after the destruction of the hurricanes and continue to help in the warzones in Ukraine and Gaza. I feel proud to be alive in a time when compassion is endorsed." -Carmen Schneider, Tax Associate "I am thankful for the adventures 2024 has brought, both good and bad, and the lessons I've learned from each of them" -Jennifer Adams, Strategic Marketing Manager "I am grateful for each of our meaningful moments together and continuing to grow together.?"-Karen Maier, Executive Advisor and Coach "I'm grateful for my family and friends who remind me of the many good things in the world!" -Brody Melia, Digital Marketing Coordinator What are you thankful for? Let us know in the comments! #Thanksgiving #Thankful #Gratitude?

When you're working, what's an "emergency" and what's not? There are important deadlines and stressful tasks abound in sales tax. But how do you rein in what you're feeling versus what is actually happening? Watch this Ted Talk from Darria Long Gillespie on how to take control of your busy life and designate what is an emergency. https://lnkd.in/gY6r-WMm #SalesTaxNerd #TedTalk

"Fight or flight" or "tend and befriend?" How you respond to stress can transform your entire career. Hear Heidi Thomas' advice in our latest episode of Women to Watch in Sales Tax! #WomeninSalesTax #SalesTax

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up! Is your sales tax ready? 'Tis the season for online shopping and steep discounts. If you're an online seller, you need to be prepared for an influx of tax obligations. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself: ?? Have I reached economic nexus in states where I do business? ?? Am I self-fulfilled or fulfilled through another marketplace (e.g. Amazon)? ?? Do I need to register?for income tax and businesses licenses? ?? How does the system I'm using integrate with the e-commerce selling platforms? Get the answers you're looking for here: https://lnkd.in/gjFxKnVv #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #SalesTax

Legislative changes. Tougher audits. New tools. Something's on the horizon for sales tax... are you ready? Sales tax is always changing, but 2025 is poised to be a challenging year for tax professionals. Here’s a preview of what’s coming... ??New proposed and signed legislation ??Impacts from the Wayfair decision are still setting in ??Alternative approaches to taxing... such as Digital Advertising! Find out all you need to know here: #SalesTax #SalesTaxNerd Scott Peterson Avalara

"If you have a clear guideline, it really helps." Hear about which tools the nerds use to speed up their work. Find out more at the Sales Tax Nerd Community: https://lnkd.in/drWqiSj2 #SalesTaxNerd

Are you putting up holiday decorations soon? Before you put up those lights, think about the sales tax! Florida has just released guidance on how holiday decorations are taxed. Installing or removing holiday decorations is taxable if the company performing the services provides any tangible items, like nails or extension cords. It's more complicated than that... get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/gFc9qRQ9 #Decorations #Florida #HolidayDecorations

Mergers and acquisitions come with unique tax challenges that, if overlooked, can lead to costly setbacks. At Sovos Always On, Diane Yetter will be discussing the critical sales and use tax considerations that both buyers and sellers need to understand—from due diligence and liability management to registration and audit preparation. This event will explore how technology can mitigate tax-related risks and why ERP systems might not be enough for effective tax management. Ensure your organization is ready for a smooth transaction and join Sovos on December 12: https://lnkd.in/eARV2JT8 #TaxCompliance #MergersAndAcquisitions #SalesAndUseTax #FinanceStrategy #RiskManagement #AlwaysOn

Curious about expanding your business offerings into Europe? Here's the tax tips you need to know: ? What is VAT? Value Added Tax is a system utilized by 175 countries across the world to tax goods and services. Where this gets confusing is that countries use unique systems to tax, as opposed to a unified system. ? How much is VAT? Different industries and countries have their own standards for rates. Rates can range from 17% to 27%. ? Why do I need to care? US sellers are often caught off guard by EU tax obligations. Avoid costly fines and headaches down the line by taking charge now! The best way to start is with our On-Demand Webinar, European Value Added Tax: What US Sellers Need to Know. Taught by Florian Hanslik and Diane Yetter, learn your obligations and develop a plan to succeed! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gYdc7wVz #EU #VAT #GlobalTax

One of the best parts of #AvalaraCRUSH was meeting all the Nerds! So many members of the Sales Tax Nerd Community joined us at Avalara Crush last week in Austin. We got to meet in-person and discuss our work and our hopes for the future of sales tax. Check out these pictures from our booth- spot any familiar faces? Thanks to Sales Tax Nerds Shara Sumnall, Michele Hilliard, Brittany Allgood, MBA, Ann Wright, Gail Cole, Valerie Rose, Lauren Maillard, and Thomas Wood for stopping by our booth! #SalesTaxNerd