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    How the Central Electronic System of Payment Information (CESOP) affects online businesses

    The VAT CESOP Directive, or Central Electronic System of Payment Information, helps the EU enforce VAT rules. Here’s how it will affect remote sellers!

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    Digital Sales Tax in Canada (GST, HST, and more)

    Digital sales tax in Canada can vary from province to province. Here’s a breakdown of Canadian GST, HST, and PST for digital sales.

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    What is a tax exemption certificate (and does it expire)?

    Tax exemption certificates are a crucial part of tax compliance. But do tax-exempt certifications expire? Learn about what these certificates are and when you need to renew them.

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    How to get a VAT number in the EU

    Getting an EU VAT ID number as a foreign business is actually quite simple. We'll explain what a VAT identification number is and how to register for one!

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    What is a VAT number?

    A VAT number identifies your business in Value-added Tax systems, such as EU VAT. Here's how the number works and whether or not you need one.

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    What is a zero-rated supply?

    Zero-rated supply includes goods and services that have 0% VAT and GST. But are these actually exempt from taxes? Learn how zero-rated rules work for your business.

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    How to prepare a VAT return

    File returns and claim VAT deductions in just minutes. These accounting & reporting tips will help you prepare and declare quarterly EU VAT returns quickly.

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    One-off vs. Recurring Payments: What Fits Best For Me?

    One-off vs. Recurring Payments: Learn what is best for you.

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    Everything you need to know about GST

    Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied in many countries around the world. If you’re an online business or digital entrepreneur, here’s how to comply.

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    How to file a sales tax return in just a few minutes

    Here's how to file a sales tax return in any US state by following these basic guidelines. Reporting and paying sales tax can be done in just a few minutes!

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    US Sales Tax for eCommerce: How to comply

    Sales tax for eCommerce might seem complicated, but we'll give you the knowledge to succeed: what tax nexus is and how to comply for US Sales tax.

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    What is a tax registration threshold?

    Tax registration thresholds determine whether your business needs to charge and collect tax in each country where you sell. Learn how tax thresholds work.

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    How TaxJar, Avalara, Stripe Tax, and Quaderno compare for sales tax compliance software

    TaxJar, Avalara, Stripe Tax and Quaderno provide sales tax automation for online businesses. But they’re not all created equal. Here’s how the services compare.

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    Top 10 Sales Tax Software for Small Businesses

    Discover the top 10 sales tax software solutions for small businesses, designed to simplify tax compliance with automation & integrations.

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    7 Tasks Your eCommerce Business Should Automate Now

    Want to kick your eCommerce sales into overdrive? Automation is key. Here are 6 eCommerce tasks you should automate to improve your business!

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    Quick Guide to US Sales Tax Nexus

    Confused about nexus sales tax laws in the US? This brief guide has all the info you need about affiliate, click-through, and economic nexus.

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    Differences Between Bookkeeping and Accounting

    Is bookkeeping the same as accounting? Short answer: no! Learn the difference between them and the basics of your financial and accounting reports.

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    Quaderno Product Changelog

    Product changelog for Quaderno's tax compliance and billing automation software. Check the updates and improvements released each month!

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    What is VIES?

    Learn how VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) simplifies EU VAT number validation for businesses. Find out how to use VIES and its limitations.

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    Sales Tax for Digital Products in the US

    Sales tax on digital goods by state is tricky. Which states have sales tax? What's taxable? Learn everything here.

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    6 steps to create loyal customers in e-commerce

    The customer experience doesn’t end with “Pay now.” Here’s how to create a positive CX after the purchase to build customer loyalty and grow your business.