If your business is growing and branching into new states, sales tax can become a major administrative burden. In our Scaling Smart series, we’re exploring key areas where automation helps growing businesses avoid common pitfalls. This time, we’re talking about a must-solve challenge: simplifying sales tax compliance as you expand.
Why Sales Tax Gets Complex—and Costly—As You Grow
Selling across state lines opens the door to new customers, but also to a maze of tax obligations. Every state—and sometimes even local jurisdictions—has unique sales tax laws. For businesses selling across multiple platforms (like Shopify, Facebook, or Instagram), each platform adds its own layers, especially around marketplace facilitator laws. This can lead to the risk of overpaying, misfiling, and a lot of time spent just trying to get it right.
With Bookkeep, sales tax isn’t just simpler—it’s automatic. Bookkeep is a preferred partner of Avalara’s Managed Return Service, so your sales tax returns are automatically completed, filed, and paid on a timely basis. You get peace of mind, complete compliance, and hours of time back each month.
3 Reasons Bookkeep Keeps Sales Tax Hassle-Free
1. Automated Compliance Across States
With Bookkeep, sales tax for every state is tracked, filed, and paid on time. No more juggling forms or due dates—Bookkeep syncs your daily sales data directly to Avalara’s secure tax holding account which automates the filing and payment process.
2. Clarity Across Sales Channels
Selling on Shopify, Instagram, and TikTok? Bookkeep’s sales tax automation ensures you don’t overpay due to marketplace facilitator laws. Our platform tracks withheld sales tax across each channel, protecting you from double payments and keeping your sales tax liability accurate and manageable.
3. One-Time Setup, Full-Time Peace of Mind
After your one-time setup with Bookkeep, your sales tax compliance is fully automated using Avalara’s Managed Return service. You don’t have to worry about changing tax rates, new channels, or late filing penalties. We’ll notify you of each filing and payment, providing all the documentation you need to stay compliant.
Let Bookkeep Handle Your Sales Tax
Sales tax can be confusing, but with Bookkeep, it doesn’t have to be. We simplify compliance so you can focus on growing your business, not managing its red tape. Ready to take sales tax off your plate?
Learn more about Bookkeep’s sales tax automation product and book a demo today.
