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2020 Sales Tax Changes

Sales taxes are an important topic for business of all shapes and sizes. It’s also a topic that can quickly become very overwhelming. There are frequent changes, specifics can vary by state, and they can even change just when you think you’ve got it all down.  2019 was no different. There were many changes (see below). It’s still early in the year though, and this FREE webinar from our partners at Avalara can put you on the right path. Scott Peterson, Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations covers all the new tax rules for 2020. The webinar itself is here. Avalara’s tools and resources are game changers. They will ensure you are compliant with all the required sales taxes in your region, which is why Stone Edge chooses to partner with them. Avalara automates and simplifies governmental compliance processes, including tax determination, exemption certificate management, and tax return preparation, filing, and remittance within Stone Edge Technologies.     On-demand webinar: 2020 sales tax changes What you need to know about new tax rules in the new year 2019 brought dramatic changes in sales and use tax rules: 43 states adopted economic nexus laws, requiring out-of-state sellers to collect [...]

By |2020-02-18T18:07:19+00:00February 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Commercial Invoice – An Overview

Some of you have been inquiring about Commercial Invoice recently.  Why is it so important? Well, it is the primary document used by most foreign customs agencies for shipping all non-documents internationally. That importance is why we have decided to compile a list of resources – a cheat sheet, if you will – that can answer questions and provide further resources. It’s not the only required document for sending an international shipment, however. The other documents include, Export Declaration (B13A), Certificate of Origin, and the Toxic Substances Control Act form. (Note: When printing from within Stone Edge, you will have everything you need to ship internationally, but if their are ever any concerns or questions,  feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to help). But for now, let’s dive into the details about Commercial Invoice. Here’s what the experts have to say: Sources: FedEx UPS USPS   Overview It is important to ensure that information on all your documents is consistent and accurate, starting with the Commercial Invoice. It is the foundation of all other documents and is the first international shipping document that should be completed. The information provided on other international shipping documents, including the air [...]

By |2020-02-19T20:04:00+00:00February 13th, 2020|Support|0 Comments