Sales Tax Videos

If you have a sales tax liability in the State of Texas, you can appeal the auditor's findings. An independent audit review, redetermination hearing, and a filing with the Texas Comptroller's Office of administrative hearings are all options that you have. Remember to file on time! Transcript What happens when…

If you are undergoing a sales tax audit, then, pay close attention to your resale certificates. If they are not up to date, or just incorrectly prepared, then, you will be on the hook for the sales tax. Transcript Are resale certificates enough for a sales tax audit? I'm Mansoor…

Shipping is completely different from "shipping and handling," in a sales tax audit. In one situation, as long as you use a third-party carrier and separate it as a different line item, it is a nontaxable component of the bill. However, the word handling brings everything into the bundle of…

Do Contractors Create a Sales Tax Nexus? Transcript Do contractors create a nexus? My name is Mansoor Ansari with Nexus Tax Defense. If your business requires contractors that get paid on a 1099 to work for you in another state, then you might have created a sales tax nexus. If…

During a sales tax audit, presenting the correct invoices in the correct form is of utmost importance. You need to break out the sales tax and other non taxable charges on the invoice. If you lump everything together, then, you will be charged taxes on the gross receipt. Transcript Hi,…

Are you a retailer that sells merchandise with a manufacturer's rebate? If so, make sure that you are charging sales tax on the amount of the rebate as well. If you are undergoing a sales tax audit, call us to discuss rebates. Transcript What are the sales tax implications of…

Do you need to charge sales tax on labor in Texas? The answer as usual is not always. Transcript Is labor taxable in Texas? I'm Mansoor Ansari with Nexus Tax Defense. Let's discuss the taxability of labor and construction jobs. The labor to repair, remodel, or restore residential real property…

There are 3 parties in a dropshipping situation: 1. Seller, 2. Dropshipper, 3. Customer. Watch this video to find out who needs to collect and pay the sales tax. Transcript What in the world is dropshipping? My name is Mansoor Ansari and I'm with Nexus Tax Defense. First of all,…

If you sell both high and low tax items, then, under a sales tax audit, the auditor will pay close attention to the amount that you are selling of each. If you have a grocery store with very few low-tax items, the auditor may gross up your high tax sales…