Sales Tax Registration, Filing, and Compliance
Sales tax is one of the easiest obligations to get wrong, especially once you sell in more than one state. We handle the whole thing: figuring out where you owe sales tax, registering for the permits, and filing on time so you stay compliant. Sales tax services start at $79 a month.
What sales tax nexus means (and why it matters)
Nexus is the connection between your business and a state that requires you to collect and file that state’s sales tax. You can have nexus because you have a physical presence there (an office, inventory, or staff), or because you have enough sales into the state to cross its economic threshold. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax based on sales volume alone. That is why a business selling online from Houston can end up owing sales tax filings in states it has never set foot in.
What we handle
- Nexus review. We look at where you have physical presence and where your sales volume has crossed a state's economic threshold, so you know where you are obligated.
- Permit registration. We register you for a sales tax permit in each state where you need one, starting with your Texas permit from the Comptroller.
- Filing. We file your sales tax returns on the schedule each state assigns, whether that is monthly, quarterly, or annually.
- Marketplace considerations. If you sell through a marketplace like Amazon or Etsy, the rules on who collects what are different. We help you understand what the marketplace handles and what is still your responsibility.
A note on Texas
Texas has a state sales tax rate of 6.25 percent, and local jurisdictions can add up to 2 percent more, for a combined rate as high as 8.25 percent. Businesses selling taxable goods or services in Texas must register for a sales tax permit with the Texas Comptroller, collect the right amount, and file returns on the schedule the Comptroller assigns. We handle registration and filing so it is done correctly from the start.
Who this is for
- E-commerce sellers shipping to customers in multiple states
- Businesses that have grown and are no longer sure which states they owe in
- Service or SaaS businesses trying to work out whether what they sell is even taxable
- Any Texas business that needs to register for and file Texas sales tax correctly
What is included, and what is not
| Included | Available Separately |
|---|---|
| Sales tax nexus review | Bookkeeping → Bookkeeping Services |
| Sales tax permit registration | Income tax returns → Business Tax Preparation |
| Sales tax return filing | Payroll tax → Payroll Tax Services |
| Multi-state support | Back sales tax owed to a state (voluntary disclosure) is scoped separately |
| Guidance on marketplace collection | — |
How it works
- Free consultation. Tell us where you sell and roughly how much. We tell you where nexus is likely a concern.
- Nexus review and a fixed quote. From $79 a month, based on how many states you file in.
- Registration. We register you where you need permits.
- Ongoing filing. We file on each state's schedule so nothing slips.
Pricing
Sales tax services start at $79 per month. The price depends on how many states you file in and how often each requires a return.
Houston and remote
We handle Texas sales tax for local businesses and multi-state sales tax for businesses anywhere in the United States. Sales tax is inherently a multi-state problem, so remote is the norm here, not the exception.
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered a few of the most common questions our clients ask. Need more help? Contact us anytime.
Nexus is the connection between your business and a state that requires you to collect and file that state's sales tax. You can trigger it with a physical presence, like inventory or staff, or by crossing the state's economic threshold for sales volume. Once you have nexus in a state, you generally have to register, collect, and file there.
Possibly. Since the Wayfair decision in 2018, states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax based purely on how much they sell into the state, even with no physical presence. Each state sets its own threshold. We review your sales to find where you have crossed one.
The Texas state rate is 6.25 percent, and local jurisdictions can add up to 2 percent, for a combined rate up to 8.25 percent. Businesses selling taxable goods or services in Texas must register with the Comptroller, collect the correct amount, and file returns.
It depends. Marketplace facilitator rules mean the marketplace collects and remits sales tax on many sales for you, but your responsibility does not always disappear, especially if you also sell through your own website. We help you separate what the marketplace covers from what is still yours.
This is more common than you would think and it has a specific path, often a voluntary disclosure agreement with the state. It is better to address it deliberately than to keep going. Talk to us and we will walk you through the options.