In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Diane Yetter, President and Founder of YETTER Tax and the Sales Tax Institute returns to share valuable insights into sales tax education, significant legislative updates, and advances in the industry. Diane discusses the challenges businesses face with Nexus, audit complexities, and the importance of choosing the right sales tax software. She also shares her experience testifying before the U.S Senate Finance Committee, emphasizing the need for standardized e-commerce thresholds and reduced compliance burdens for businesses. 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• Sales Tax Nexus: Nexus remains a critical topic, with ongoing debates about physical and economic standards across different states.
• Audit Preparedness: Post-COVID, states are reactivating audits. Proper documentation and exemption certificate management are more vital than ever.
• Software Solutions: Companies must carefully select sales tax software that fits their specific needs, considering evolving sales channels and technological changes.
• US Senate Testimony: Diane Yetter highlighted the importance of reducing compliance burdens and achieving consistent economic Nexus thresholds.
• Continuous Education: The Sales Tax Institute offers numerous resources, including webinars, on-demand classes, and community forums that help professionals stay updated on tax laws and best practices.

Quotables

• “We really need to reduce the burdens on business. Physical nexus standards and inconsistent application of them across the states is an issue. We need to have some sort of consistency so that businesses know exactly what is going to create nexus.” -Diane Yetter [06:32]

• “There are many more products on the market today, so being able to share about that and also sharing: How do you go about selecting the right one for your business? There are so many out there, it's so easy to get confused about which one should I actually use. Which one meets your needs?” -Diane Yetter[18:06]

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