You have questions?

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• I am a start-up and don’t know where to comply sales tax.

  I suggest consult with a state and local tax experts (SALT) – 1 hour or consult with a state and local tax experts (SALT) – 30 minutes for professional advice.

• Does my business have sales tax nexus outside of my own state?

  Your company may have nexus in another state if your business…

  • Has employees that travel to meet with new or existing customers in another state,
  • Uses independent sales representatives to solicit sales in another state,
  • Has inventory or other property located in other states,
  • Rents an office or a warehouse in another state, or
  • Utilizes people in another state to perform services on your behalf for customers in another state.

  Once your company has nexus, the next step is to determine if your company is doing anything that is taxable in other states.

• What is your fee prior to sales tax filings?

  We have the most competitive rates in the industry for the level of service and attention to detail provided to ensure your filings are accurately filed. Flexible tier packages are available to suit your needs no matter your business’s size, volumes, or stage in its growth.

• Why choose Ampersand Accounting LLC?

  We are a service-based business specializing in removing your sales tax management and compliance burdens. Forget about automated response. We have skilled human beings readily available to answer your phone calls and respond to your emails promptly. The range of services we offer cover all your needs end-to-end. Plus, we are always on the lookout for ways to put more money right back into your pocket.

  Ampersand Accounting, LLC has the best and brightest Sales Tax Experts ready to help you understand your sales tax liabilities and to ensure you are in compliance. We have CPAs, MBAs, former auditors, tax analysts, and even the highest designation for sales tax professionals, CMIs. The firm has 100 years of collective experience in income tax, sales tax, and tax technology for your benefit. We specializes exclusively in working eCommerce businesses nationwide. Please contact us and see how we can help you.

• I know how to file sales tax, but can I use your software to calculate my taxes?

  Yes – but please be advised that the support services available to you will be limited to technical assistance only. Any of our service packages provides you with so much more access to our resources and expertise.

• I am tired running my business and want to close it out? How much is the fee?

  Closing a business is very similar to opening one, it requires a lot of paperwork. We are here to help make the transition a little smoother by closing out any state sales tax accounts for you at a fee of $49 per state.

• I have different selling platforms like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, WooCommerce, etc. Do I need to file separate sales tax returns for each platform?

  No – A sale is a sale no matter what the sales channel. Your sales tax license for each state will allow you to report all your sales on a single return and remit any sales tax owed.

• What are the consequences if my company has nexus in other state but is not filing returns?

  If your company has nexus in another state and is selling a taxable product in that state, your company, if audited by that state Department of Revenue, would likely be assessed the tax that should have been collected from your customer at the time of the sale. Your failure to collect tax if you have nexus in a state makes your company liable for the tax until you can prove that your customer either reported the tax to the state himself or herself. This is almost impossible to do, so the state can force your company to pay the back tax, interest, and penalties related to the tax that should have been collected. States can assess tax for all periods that your company had nexus.

• If I register my business with the state, how much is the fee for sales tax filings for me?

  Filing rates start as low as $29/filing and increase depending on the service package you have chosen.

• What is the requirement for having sales tax license in the state?

  Please reach out to us to discuss your business venture(s) further and our tax professionals will be happy to provide guidance and advise what you should prepare and how to get started. We have options for a 1 hour – Consultation with a State and Local Tax (SALT) expert or 30 minute Consultation with a State and Local Tax (SALT) expert