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  1. Business owner wrapping a gift box next to a receipt and calculator showing business gift tax deduction rules

    Are Business Gifts Tax Deductible? (+ The $25 Rule)

    Business gifts are tax deductible up to $25 per recipient per year under IRS rules. Here's exactly how the deduction works for client gifts, employee gifts, and gift cards.

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    LLC vs Sole Proprietorship: What Changes for Your Taxes

    An LLC protects your personal assets and costs money to maintain. What it doesn't do is change the sales tax, VAT or GST you owe on every sale.

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    DDP vs DAP explained: who pays import VAT and duty

    DDP and DAP put the goods at the same door. The difference is who clears them and who is liable for the import VAT, which is a tax question long before it is a shipping one.

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    What is indirect tax? A practical guide for small businesses

    Learn how indirect taxes like sales tax, VAT, and GST affect pricing and compliance, plus tips to stay compliant worldwide and automate with Quaderno.

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    Best States to Form an LLC in 2026 (Tax & Cost Breakdown)

    Discover the cheapest state to form an LLC and the best states to form an LLC for tax purposes, asset protection, and other business-friendly rules.

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    What is a tax engine? How tax determination software works

    What a tax engine works out on every sale, what it needs from you, what it hands back, and how to tell whether your business has reached the point where one is worth paying for.

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    Excise Tax vs Sales Tax: What Sellers Need to Know

    Excise tax targets specific goods and usually lands on the manufacturer. Sales tax applies broadly and lands on you. Here's which one your business actually has to collect.

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    6 tax tips for small business owners in 2026

    Discover essential tax tips for small business owners in 2026! Stay compliant, maximize credits, automate processes, and save money with strategic planning and software tools.

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    10 financial tips for online creators

    Discover 10 essential financial tips for online creators, from managing taxes and expenses to automating invoicing and building long-term financial security.

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    Becoming a Merchant of Record marketplace: Why and Why Not

    Learn what a Merchant of Record is and the pros & cons for online marketplaces. Learn about risks, responsibilities, and alternative strategies.

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    Cross-border Ecommerce: How to do it right

    Learn how to execute cross-border ecommerce with tips on growth strategies, market advantages, and solutions for shipping, payments, and tax compliance.

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    Merchant of Record: Pros, Cons & When to Use One for SaaS

    Is a Merchant of Record (MoR) right for your business? Explore the pros, cons, and best use cases to see if this model fits your ecommerce strategy.

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    What is a tax jurisdiction?

    Understand tax jurisdictions and why they matter. Learn how they impact sales tax, GST, and VAT collection, reporting, and compliance across regions.

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    What is an EIN and how do you get one?

    Read about what an EIN (Employer Identification Number) is and how to get one in this easy-to-follow guide.

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    What is a VAT registration threshold?

    Learn what tax registration thresholds are, how they apply worldwide, and when your business must register to stay tax compliant.

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    How to handle sales tax for physical products around the world

    Selling physical goods? Learn how VAT, GST & sales tax apply globally, and discover tools to simplify compliance across multiple countries.

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    Sales Tax vs VAT vs GST - Your Guide to Consumption Taxes

    What’s the difference between VAT, GST & sales tax? Learn how these taxes work worldwide and what your business must do to comply.

  18. Illustration of Three tricks to boost your business tax return

    Three tricks to boost your business tax return

    Ensure your tax refund is as large as possible by following these three best practices around tax receipts, tax deductions, filing early taxes, and more.

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    No taxation without representation: Sales tax agents around the world

    No taxation without representation. Find out in which countries you need to appoint a sales tax representative for digital goods and services.

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    Marketplace tax laws around the world in 2026

    Following the rise of tax laws for e-commerce platforms, we’ve created a comprehensive list of every country and jurisdiction in the world with marketplace tax laws.

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    Digital Business Owners: Are You Minimising Your Tax Obligations?

    No one wants to be paying more tax than necessary. We’ve got tips to help minimise your tax obligations.