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State Issues, Sales Tax, and DBAs

Explore common state-level business requirements, including sales tax considerations, DBAs, and other compliance issues that may affect your business.

This video explores common state-level requirements that can affect your business, including state taxes, sales tax, entity requirements, and DBA registrations. Because rules vary from state to state—and don’t always align with federal tax rules—understanding where and how your business operates is an important part of staying compliant. You’ll learn about: -State tax requirements: When you may have filing obligations based on where you live, own income-producing assets, or conduct business. -Sales tax and nexus: How physical and economic nexus can create sales tax obligations and what that can mean for your business. -DBA registrations: How DBAs allow businesses to operate under a name other than their legal name, along with common registration and renewal requirements. -Understanding these state-specific requirements can help you identify your obligations, stay organized, and keep your business in good standing as it grows.