The Sales Tax People Podcast

"Your Tax Engine Doesn't Know It's Wrong."

Is Your Sales Tax "Solved"—Or Are You Just One Audit Away From Finding Out It's Not? In this episode of The Sales Tax People Podcast, Paul and Ryan break down exactly what to look for when choosing a sales tax solution—why matching platform complexity to your business matters, how misconfigured tax engines silently create massive exposure, and why collaboration with a true sales tax professional is the single most important investment you can make. Plus, they recap their epic golf outing at Sand Hollow Resort (birdie on eighteen to beat the course! 🏌️). 📌 Questions We Answer in This Episode: • What should I look for in a sales tax software or service provider? • How do I know if my sales tax system is too simple—or too complex—for my business? • What happens if my tax engine was never set up correctly? • Why is "set it and forget it" dangerous for sales tax compliance? • How do remote employees create new sales tax obligations? • What's the difference between front-end tax collection and back-end filing accuracy? • How often should I review my sales tax setup? • What is use tax and why does it matter? 🔗 Related Resources: 📖 What Is Nexus? [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-is-nexus/] 📖 What Is Economic Nexus? [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-is-economic-nexus/] 📖 Over-Collecting or Under-Collecting Sales Tax: The Risks [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/over-collect-under-collect-sales-tax/] 📖 The Complete Guide to Sales Tax Management in 2026 [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/the-complete-guide-to-sales-tax-management-in-2026/] 📖 What Triggers a Sales Tax Audit? [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-triggers-a-sales-tax-audit-understanding-your-risk-factors/] 📖 How to Prepare for a Sales Tax Audit [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/how-to-prepare-for-a-sales-tax-audit/] 📖 Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Agreements [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-are-sales-tax-voluntary-disclosure-agreements/] 🎧 Related Episode: Sales Tax Peace of Mind Doesn't Happen by Accident [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al1Mr8Or-84&list=PL7A8ewX5HdTLMsdEmFrIotm3IqPQn8yKO] 💼 See how Coburn's Supply Company [https://sales.tax/client-stories/coburns/] reduced a $1M+ tax liability to just over $100K with the right sales tax partner. 💼 See how Acima [https://sales.tax/client-stories/acima/] achieved compliance across 240+ jurisdictions during their $1.65B acquisition. 📋 Learn more about our Sales Tax Management Services [https://sales.tax/services/sales-tax-management/] — 6,000+ clients, 30+ years of experience, accuracy guaranteed, no long-term contracts. 🚀 Ready to find out if your sales tax setup is actually working? 👉 Book a Demo for more customized help [https://sales.tax/whats-next/] 👉 Find us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalestaxpeople/] #SalesTax #SalesTaxCompliance #Nexus #EcommerceTax #SalesTaxSoftware #TaxCompliance #SmallBusinessTax #SalesTaxAudit #UseTax #TheSalesTaxPeople

Ignoring Sales Tax Notices From the State? It Could Cost You!

Got a tax notice from the state — should you ignore it or respond immediately? In this episode, we break down exactly what to do when your business receives a sales tax notice from the state — from whether it's safe to ignore that first letter, to the real-world consequences of prolonged non-response (think: bank levies, frozen assets, and auditors showing up at your door). You'll learn how to be strategic about what information you share, why collaboration with experts beats going it alone, and the critical questions to ask before you ever respond. 📚 Related Resources: * What Triggers a Sales Tax Audit? Understanding Your Risk Factors [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-triggers-a-sales-tax-audit-understanding-your-risk-factors/] * How to Prepare for a Sales Tax Audit [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/how-to-prepare-for-a-sales-tax-audit/] * Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax? A Complete Guide for Businesses [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/do-i-need-to-collect-sales-tax-a-complete-guide-for-businesses/] * What Is Nexus? [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-is-nexus/] * Sales Tax Liability for Small Business [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/sales-tax-liability-small-business/] 🎧 Related Episode: * The Correspondence Spoke: Don't Ghost the State [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b77UqxhAbTk&list=PL7A8ewX5HdTLMsdEmFrIotm3IqPQn8yKO&index=3] — "We always let people know no matter how accurate and how perfect your filings might be, you're still going to get notices from the state. So, you just don't want to ignore those." – Jason Parr 📖 Client Stories: * See how Coburn's Supply Company [https://sales.tax/client-stories/coburns/] reduced a $1M+ sales tax liability to just over $100K through expert audit defense. * Learn how Acima [https://sales.tax/client-stories/acima/] achieved compliance across 240+ jurisdictions and supported a $1.65B acquisition. 💼 Need help with Sales Tax Management [https://sales.tax/services/sales-tax-management/]? With 30+ years of experience and 6,000+ clients served, The Sales Tax People guarantee accuracy, on-time filings, and audit protection — no long-term contracts required. 🗓️ Got a state tax notice sitting on your desk right now? Don't respond alone. Book a Demo for more customized help [https://sales.tax/whats-next/] — let us be your first second opinion. Find us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalestaxpeople/]

GET REAL About Life and Sales Tax

Sales tax compliance isn't just a box to check — it's the biggest margin killer most businesses don't see coming. In this episode, Danny Wright [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-wright-b79b8638/] and Jason Parr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonparrpjco/] get real about life, perspective, gratitude, and why understanding your sales tax responsibility after the 2018 Wayfair decision is absolutely critical for every business selling in the US and Canada. We break down the three foundational questions every company needs to answer: where you sell (nexus), what you sell (taxability), and how you sell — and why ignoring notices, liability, or your compliance obligations can wipe out years of profit overnight. But this episode goes deeper than tax. We talk about the power of the stories we tell ourselves, reframing adversity with gratitude, and why real human connection — not bots, not AI agents — is what drives meaningful business relationships and company culture. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 📌 Sales tax compliance after Wayfair: Tax is now based on where your customer is located, not where your business operates 📌 The three questions: Where you sell, what you sell, and how you sell determine your responsibility 📌 Ignoring sales tax = margin destruction: Penalty, interest, and lost profitability add up fast 📌 Peace of mind is the ultimate win: Whether you need action or just confirmation, a conversation changes everything 📌 Company culture matters: How you treat your people internally flows directly to how clients are served 📌 Be your first second opinion: No issue is too big or too small to bring to a trusted sales tax advisor 💬 Quotes from This Episode: "Anytime he runs into a mishap like that, he says, yes, and thank you. It flips a switch in his brain to just remember, yeah, you got an hour delay, but you're going to get where you're going." — [04:24] "Where you sell, what you sell, and how you sell essentially helps you understand what your responsibility is… Nobody wants to show up in an audit and have underpayments or exposure or an assessment." — [16:42] "Has anyone ever benefited from ignoring sales tax notices? No, they haven't… That liability will accrue in a hurry and you will regret ignoring it. That peace of mind is always gonna be the win." — [25:25] 🔗 Connect With Us [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalestaxpeople/] Ready for your first second opinion on sales tax compliance? Reach out to The Sales Tax People — real people helping real businesses find peace of mind with sales tax. #SalesTaxCompliance #SalesTax #WayfairDecision #Nexus #SalesTaxPeople #BusinessCompliance #SmallBusinessTax #Taxability #SalesTaxAudit #PeaceOfMind #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture #Gratitude #Perspective

Debunking Sales Tax Myths | Sales Tax Expert Roundtable

Think you don't owe sales tax because you're not based in that state — but what if you're wrong? In this episode of The Sales Tax People podcast, Danny Wright [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-wright-b79b8638/], Jason Parr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonparrpjco/], and Paul Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-johnson-41731a18/] bust the most dangerous sales tax myths that cost businesses real money — from nexus [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-is-nexus/] misunderstandings and service taxability blind spots to B2B collection gaps and drop shipping traps. You'll learn the simple "Where, What, and How" framework to evaluate your sales tax responsibility and why ignoring it can become a massive margin killer with compounding penalties and interest. 📌 Questions we answer in this episode: Do I owe sales tax in states where I don't have a physical office [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/what-is-physical-nexus/] or employees? Are services like web design, SEO, and SaaS taxable for sales tax purposes? Does selling B2B or wholesale exempt me from collecting sales tax? Do third-party contractors or 1099 reps [https://sales.tax/expert-articles/construction-sales-tax-a-guide-to-compliance-for-contractors-and-builders/] create sales tax nexus for my business? If I sell on Amazon or Walmart, do I still need to worry about sales tax collection? What happens if I've been selling without collecting sales tax I should have been? How do drop shipping arrangements affect my sales tax liability? Be sure to give us a follow on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalestaxpeople/] to be in the know on what we're up to! And, as always, if you've got any questions don't hesitate to reach out!

Time to Break Up with Your CPA? Sales Tax Consulting Explained

Is your business sitting on a hidden sales tax liability? In this episode, Danny Wright and Paul J dive deep into the most complex sales tax consulting scenarios they encounter daily — from construction industry taxability nightmares in Texas to software licensing and SaaS taxation across multiple states. They break down why a one-size-fits-all approach to sales tax compliance can cost your company millions. 🔍 What You'll Learn in This Episode: 📌 Why construction companies face some of the most complex sales tax challenges — and how even state auditors get the rules wrong on lump sum vs. time and materials contracts 📌 The hidden complexity of software licensing and SaaS taxation, including use-based sourcing and multi-state rate determination that most businesses overlook 📌 How Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs) actually work — and when a state might deny your VDA application altogether 📌 Why historical registration might be a smarter alternative to a VDA depending on your exposure period, filing frequency, and penalty waiver likelihood 📌 The dangers of relying on CPAs, fractional CFOs, or outsourced providers who lack specialized sales tax expertise — and how simple mistakes create million-dollar-plus liabilities 📌 A layered risk analysis approach that goes beyond standard nexus studies to evaluate state-by-state risk, penalty forgiveness probability, and cost-benefit of different remediation paths 📌 Why rapidly growing businesses need to address sales tax proactively before hockey-stick revenue creates an unexpected compliance crisis 💬 Key Takeaway: "The complexity surrounding construction in the state of Texas when it comes to lump sum versus time materials, it gets really robust and gets really complicated. Even for auditors... we end up educating a lot of auditors on their own legislation in their home state." — Paul J 🤝 Whether you're a business owner, CPA, fractional CFO, or financial advisor, a free sales tax consultation can uncover blind spots you didn't know existed — and provide an actionable game plan to protect your business. 📞 Ready to uncover your sales tax blind spots? Reach out to The Sales Tax People for a free consultation [https://sales.tax/whats-next/] — no sales pitch, just expert guidance from professionals with decades of experience.