by Paul le Roux | Aug 12, 2026 | Sales Tax Basics & Updates
If you missed sales tax returns, the safest move is to identify every unfiled period, reconstruct the numbers for each period, and file the returns as soon as possible, because the longer you wait, the more penalties, interest, and state enforcement exposure you may...
by Paul le Roux | Aug 11, 2026 | Sales Tax Basics & Updates
If you miss a District of Columbia sales tax filing deadline, the DC Office of Tax and Revenue can assess late-filing and late-payment penalties, charge daily-compounded interest on any unpaid balance, and send a Notice of Delinquency if the return or extension was...
by Paul le Roux | Aug 11, 2026 | Sales Tax Basics & Updates
Yes—inventory stored in a warehouse can create sales tax nexus when that inventory is physically located in a state. In most states, inventory in your own warehouse, a 3PL warehouse, or a marketplace fulfillment center is treated as a form of *physical presence...
by Paul le Roux | Aug 10, 2026 | Sales Tax Basics & Updates
A state can usually assess unpaid sales tax only for a limited lookback period if you filed returns, but the clock and the exact window depend on the state, the filing history, and whether the state treats the case as underreporting, non-filing, fraud, or voluntary...
by Paul le Roux | Aug 10, 2026 | Sales Tax Basics & Updates
Sales tax and use tax are closely related, but they are not the same in how they are collected. In general, sales tax is collected by the seller at checkout and remitted to the state, while use tax is paid when a taxable purchase is brought into a state and sales tax...
