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Sales Tax Nexus Readiness Assessment
Has Your Business Created Sales Tax Nexus?
A free educational assessment designed to help business owners identify potential sales tax nexus triggers and determine whether a Sales Tax Nexus Review may be appropriate.
Educational Overview
What Is Sales Tax Nexus?
Sales tax nexus is the connection between a business and a state that may create sales tax registration, collection, filing, or reporting obligations.
Many business owners assume sales tax only applies if they live in a state.
In reality, nexus can be created through business activities such as inventory, sales volume, employees, contractors, or marketplace sales.
Sales tax generally does not care about your nationality. It cares about your nexus.
The Three Most Common Nexus Triggers
Physical Nexus
- Employees
- Contractors
- Inventory
- Warehouses
- Offices
- Equipment
Physical presence inside a state may create nexus regardless of sales volume.
Economic Nexus
- Revenue thresholds
- State sales thresholds
- Customer concentration
- Significant business activity
Many states require registration after sales exceed certain economic thresholds.
Marketplace Nexus
- Amazon FBA
- Walmart Marketplace
- Etsy
- eBay
- Marketplace Facilitator Rules
Marketplace sales and inventory storage can create compliance obligations even when the seller lives elsewhere.
Commonly Misunderstood
Many foreign business owners correctly learn about IRS Form 5472 requirements but completely overlook state sales tax obligations.
These are separate compliance systems. Federal tax obligations and state sales tax obligations are determined by different rules and different triggers.
Sales tax obligations are state-level and activity-based. Every situation is different.
Sales Tax Nexus Readiness Assessment
Answer each question to see your nexus risk indicator.
Section 1 — Business Activity
1.What does your business sell?
2.Do you sell to customers in multiple states?
Section 2 — Physical Nexus Review
3.Do you have employees in any state?
4.Do you have contractors operating in any state?
5.Do you have inventory stored in any state?
6.Do you use warehouses or fulfillment centers?
7.Do you maintain office space or business locations?
Section 3 — Economic Nexus Review
8.What is your estimated annual sales volume?
9.How many states generate revenue for your business?
Section 4 — Marketplace Review
10.How do you primarily sell?
11.Do you use Amazon FBA?
12.Do you use Walmart Fulfillment Services?
13.Do you use third-party logistics providers (3PL)?
13 questions remaining
Common Misconceptions
These are some of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of sales tax nexus.
Need Help Determining Whether Nexus Exists?
Our Sales Tax Nexus Review analyzes your business activities, inventory locations, sales patterns, and marketplace relationships to help identify potential compliance obligations.
- Business activity review
- Physical nexus analysis
- Economic nexus threshold review
- Marketplace facilitator assessment
- Compliance action plan
This is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.
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Educational Disclaimer
This assessment is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not tax advice, legal advice, or a determination of sales tax obligations. Results indicate general likelihood based on commonly understood rules and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional tax counsel. Sales tax nexus rules are complex, state-specific, and fact-dependent. Always consult a qualified tax professional to determine your specific compliance obligations.
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