This guide explains how marketplace facilitator laws in the US, UK, and EU affect sellers on Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. It details the thresholds and dates for state‑level facilitator duties, the role of platforms in collecting and remitting sales tax, and the need for sellers to maintain separate permits for other sales channels. Key dates include Utah's July 1, 2025 change, Illinois' January 1, 2026 shift, and Alaska's January 1, 2025 simplification.
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Sovos · about 14 hours ago
This guide explains Vermont’s sales and use tax regime, including the 6% statewide rate plus up to 1% local option, economic nexus thresholds of $100,000 sales or 200 transactions, filing frequency rules based on liability, and registration via the myVTax portal. It also details taxable goods and services, exemptions, and filing methods.
Numeral · 5 days ago
This guide outlines Wisconsin’s sales tax structure, including the 5% state base rate, local rates up to 7.9%, economic and marketplace facilitator thresholds, registration requirements, penalties, and recent rate changes in Milwaukee. It also explains exemptions for groceries, clothing, digital products, and services, and provides practical steps for registering and filing.
Numeral · 6 days ago
Michigan imposes a 6% base sales tax with no local taxes, and remote sellers must register if they exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions. Late filing penalties start at 5% per month plus interest, and filing frequency is determined by the state. The state is destination‑based, and SaaS is exempt from sales tax.
Numeral · 14 days ago
This guide explains how to file Mississippi sales tax returns online via the Department of Revenue's TAP website, outlines filing deadlines, penalties, and the state's tax rate structure, and notes that SaaS products became taxable as of July 1, 2023.
FandlGagnon · 14 days ago
A proposal from the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board would allow unregistered remote sellers to limit their look‑back period to 24 months, subject to state law. Companies would apply through the board, with state authorities verifying eligibility, and the program is intended to avoid overlap with existing voluntary disclosure agreements. The initiative aims to encourage remote sellers to come into compliance following the Wayfair decision.
1stopVAT · 15 days ago
Illinois Department of Revenue has launched a Remote Retailer Tax Amnesty Program for 2026, allowing remote retailers without physical presence to settle unpaid sales tax without penalties or interest. The program runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, and offers simplified tax rates of 9% for general merchandise and 1.75% for qualifying items, provided retailers meet specific gross‑receipt thresholds.
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Key Takeaways
Utah drops the order count test on July 1, 2025, leaving only the $100,000 revenue test.
Illinois applies a pure dollar test of $100,000 revenue for marketplace facilitator duty from January 1, 2026.
Alaska boroughs use a flat $100,000 gross revenue test for marketplace facilitator duty starting January 1, 2025.
Amazon, Etsy, and eBay collect and remit sales tax on behalf of third‑party sellers in covered states.
Yes, sellers may still need an active permit for in‑state operations or other channels not covered by the platform.
Primary source
Read the full article at VAT ComplianceThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 1 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United States. The original source is VAT Compliance.
