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Need a resale certificate to buy inventory tax-free? Learn how resale certificates work, how they differ from sales tax permits, which form each state accepts, when registration is required, and how to obtain resale documentation across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in 2026.
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Resale certificates and sales tax exemption certificates are often confused, but they are not always the same. Learn when each document applies, who can use it, how exempt organizations differ from resellers, and which certificate businesses should request or provide in 2026.
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When does an ecommerce or online business need a sales tax permit? Learn how physical nexus, economic nexus, marketplace sales, inventory, employees, product taxability, and state registration deadlines determine when remote sellers must register and start collecting sales tax in 2026.
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A customer places an order, pays sales tax, and later sends a resale certificate asking for the tax back. Can the seller issue a refund? The answer depends on the state, when the certificate was provided, whether it was valid for the transaction, and whether the tax has already been remitted.
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Selling through Amazon, Etsy, eBay, or Walmart does not eliminate sales tax compliance. Learn how marketplace facilitator laws work, when marketplaces collect tax for sellers, when registration may still be required, and how marketplace and direct sales affect economic nexus in 2026.
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Are shipping charges subject to sales tax? It depends on the state, the product being sold, how shipping appears on the invoice, and who performs the delivery. This 2026 guide explains shipping, freight, handling, mixed orders, resale transactions, and delivery tax rules across all 50 states.
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Before completing a tax-exempt sale for resale, sellers should confirm that the buyer’s certificate is complete, current, and supported by an active sales tax registration. This guide explains how to verify resale certificates across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Drop shipping can simplify fulfillment, but sales tax becomes more complicated when the retailer, supplier, and customer are located in different states. Learn how nexus, resale certificates, supplier tax, marketplace sales, and state-specific drop shipment rules work in 2026.
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Sales tax and use tax are closely related, but they are not the same. Learn when businesses must collect sales tax, when use tax becomes due, how out-of-state purchases are treated, and the most common compliance mistakes businesses should avoid in 2026.
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Are SaaS, software downloads, ebooks, streaming subscriptions, apps, and other digital products subject to sales tax? Compare digital-product and SaaS taxability across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and learn how sourcing, economic nexus, B2B exemptions, bundles, and multistate use affect sales tax in 2026.
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