Episode 1209: The E-Commerce Seller’s Guide to U.S. Sales Tax

Are you sure you're handling sales tax correctly in your e-commerce business? You may be unknowingly making costly mistakes that could come back to haunt you. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jared Smithson, General Manager and E-Commerce Tax Compliance Expert at RJM Tax Exemption, who discusses the most common sales tax issues facing e-commerce businesses today. Jared shares his journey from helping his business partner navigate the complexities of U.S. sales tax to growing a company that now works with thousands of e-commerce sellers. From understanding nexus to dealing with product taxability quirks, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to avoid tax headaches and save money in their business.   Key Takeaways: → The importance of understanding nexus in U.S. sales tax and how to determine where you need to register. → Common mistakes e-commerce sellers make when dealing with sales tax exemptions and how to avoid them. → The ins and outs of product taxability and how different products are taxed in different states. → The hidden dangers of relying solely on AI tools for tax compliance and why human expertise is necessary. → Why failing to address sales tax early can lead to costly liabilities down the road.   Jared Smithson is the Co-Founder of a multimillion-dollar consultancy specializing in e-commerce tax compliance. As a leading authority for 7-figure e-commerce sellers, Jared has helped over 5,000 businesses achieve bulletproof US tax compliance without operational headaches. His expertise spans multi-state sales tax mastery, seamless US market entry for international brands, and building audit-proof, scalable compliance systems. Jared’s work has earned his firm the #1 spot on Trustpilot for tax preparation and company registry in the US, making him a trusted partner for Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and DTC brands preparing for acquisition   Connect With Jared Smithson: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/rjmtaxexemption/⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/rjmexpand/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rjmtax/⁠