Sales Taxes

Don't buy in to these six common myths and misconceptions about sales taxes.

The definition of use tax, including details on what kind of transactions trigger a use tax liability. Find out when you owe use tax and how to pay use tax.

Every state in the nation has a sales tax, with the exception of only five states that do not have a sales tax. See where you can shop sales tax...

Figuring out which sales tax rate to charge your customers, especially out-of-state customers, can be a challenge. Some states base their rates on the origin of the sale, while other states base their rates on the destination of the product. Knowing whether your state is a destination state or an origin state makes a big difference in how you...

As a way to increase revenue and balance the books, the D.C. City Council approved a measure that would impose sales taxes on medical marijuana sold in the District of Columbia.

Definition: A tax charged as a percentage of market value.

A list of state sales tax holidays in 2010. Will your state offer tax-free shopping this year?

The Main Street Fairness Act is the latest bill to be presented to congress that attempts to require online retailers to collect sales taxes on all online purchases. If passed this would require online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes in 23 states, regardless of whether the retailer has a physical presence there or not.

Washington state is holding a tax amnesty program for businesses who have unpaid tax debts. Washington tax amnesty includes Washington state business taxes such as sales tax and B&O tax.