SALES TAX ACTION STEPS

Over the past 20 years selling online our founder Steve Simonson has been forced to become educated about the sales tax laws as they apply to ecommerce, marketplaces, interstate trade, and more.

We going to give you a simple checklist, but most importantly we'll add some "wisdom" for each topic. You can take or leave the advice, but we'll share what we think you need to consider for each step. Remember to understand the difference between Marketplace vs. Multi-Channel eCommerce Sellers.

Did you know about this letter from the new State Treasurer of California Fiona Ma?

She understands that Amazon should rightfully have the burden not marketplace sellers. Now that she is elected as the California State Treasurer perhaps she will have enough influence to get this corrected. But as we all know politics is a very sticky wicket.

1) What are your past potential alleged liabilties? (Legacy Analysis)

2) What is your go forward strategy to minimize pain and a death blow? (Go Forward)

3) If registration is required, which entity, when, and where?

4) What factors must be considered for your own Asset Protection?

5) Hire a world class legal specialist ----> Rafelsonlaw.com

6) FIGHT THE POWER: Join the cases pending and help fund the non-profit ---> Online Merchants Guild

7) Awesomers Podcast with Paul Rafelson. Topic: Amazon Marketplace Sellers Sales Tax

8) Awesomers Podcast with Jeremiah Kovacs. Topic: Amazon Marketplace Sellers Finance and Tax

9) Read Paul Rafelson's letter to California

10) Read Supreme Court brief from Online Merchants Guild

11) Write Amazon a Dear John Letter - supported by Empowery.com

12) Read about Pike V. Bruce Church Case and why it matters. (Original text)

13) Stay informed about the Federal Case that the Online Merchant Guild is about to file.

14) My favorite Wyoming resource to register companies: Wyoming Registered Agent Services

My "extra wisdom" bonus is no longer available.

I have no personal affiliations or other financial relationships to recommended resources.

The Empowery eCommerce Cooperative often has special deals for you too so be sure to ask them so you can save money! I am a member owner of the non-profit cooperative and you can be one too. :)

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We will share updates from time to time about the ongoing federal and state actions being taken to time to help marketplace and ecommerce sellers understand this crazy sales tax landscape. Be sure you on connected with Empowery's mailing list to stay informed.

DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions are own own. You are responsible for your own tax and finance strategy. Unlike all of the people selling you tax software we have NO skin in the game. We have experience and we stand up for right vs. wrong. It really is US vs. THEM!