Sales Tax Institute

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

"Definitely my favorite topic!" How can you tackle exemption management? Exemption management has countless opportunities for improving your processes. With all the different types of exemptions out there, how do you keep track of the documentation? Silvia Aguirre from Tax CSA, Inc and Trisha Davidson, CMI are breaking down these questions and more on December 4. This is your chance to discover more efficient ways to save your company money. Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/gREK2zZv #Exempt #TaxExempt #SalesTaxNerd

Learn more about sales tax in the mountain region here! #Colorado #Idaho #Montana #Nebraska #NorthDakota #SouthDakota #Utah #Wyoming

"People can really solve big problems." Heidi Thomas is Senior Director of Tax at Early Warning? and is a Woman to Watch in Sales Tax! Diane Yetter interviewed?Heidi?on her experience with the Quill decision, Streamlined Sales Tax, and forging connections with others in the industry.?Watch now! #WomeninSalesTax #SalesTaxNerd #SalesTax

This Thursday, find out what you’ve been missing in the mountain states! Trisha Davidson, CMI and Amanda Cusack break down the latest news updates, processes, and quirks for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Thursday at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT... be there! https://lnkd.in/gTZcMKE9

"I thoroughly love sales tax." Introducing the 2024 Sales Tax Nerd Award Winner, Heidi Long Diegelman! ? We're thrilled to celebrate Heidi, an enthusiastic and accomplished tax professional who is determined to help others navigate the complex world of sales tax. Her commitment to building community and her passion for learning more made her a standout in a field of incredibly strong candidates.? ? Get to know Heidi in this video- and see her reaction when we told her the great news! ? Congratulations, Heidi. #SalesTaxNerd #SalesTax

Did you get FOMO from #AvalaraCRUSH last week? We've got the solution... Dealing with tax compliance for businesses selling globally is not to be taken lightly. Transaction taxes such as VAT and GST can sneak up on you, and the consequences are serious. On Wednesday, we'll dig into the many different ways tax obligations can be triggered abroad. This session will be led by Chris Park, Strategic Alliances, International Accountant Strategy at Avalara. This session is exclusive to Sales Tax Nerd Community members. Current members- RSVP now in the community! If you're not a member, you can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eqA6yYwr #GST #GlobalSellers #International

Exemptions are a major asset to your business. But if managing exemptions has become exhausting, expensive, and excruciating, we’ve got the solution. There are many steps in this process. Once you figure out which exemptions you’re eligible for, you need to document them. This documentation can come in a variety of forms depending on what kind of exemption you’re using- resale, exempt entity, exempt use, for example. Join Silvia Aguirre of Tax CSA, Inc and Trisha Davidson, CMI for the final session of the Enhanced Education Experience! This exciting, 2-hour session can earn you 2.4 CPE credits and transform your exemption process. We’ll explain it all on December 4 at at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. We’ll see you there! #Exempt #Resale #ExemptionTips