https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us "Can I have your ZIP code, please?" Seems like a simple enough request. But if you are a retailer asking this from a customer, you could be in for trouble. ZIP codes are the default method used by merchants to verify a customer's information for authenticating payment, applying sales tax, and shipping items. The problem is that it's not always accurate-or even legal. http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3316 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:32:02 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3316-zip-codes-don-t-mean-zip-for-ecommerce-sellers Welcome to the 2016 edition of Avalara's annual Sales Tax Survival Guide. Sales tax challenges are constantly evolving. This year's completely revised and expanded guide provides tips to help your company survive 2016's biggest sales and use tax compliance issues. This guide is not to be used as a substitute for professional tax advice. Consider it a tool to help you understand and prioritize your sales and use tax challenges for 2016 and beyond... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3287 Mon, 23 May 2016 06:33:58 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3287-sales-tax-survival-guide-2016