
Merchant of Record Explained: When You Should Stop Being the Seller
A US Merchant of Record is the legal seller for your SaaS — handling sales tax, VAT, chargebacks, and PCI so you stop being the seller.
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A US Merchant of Record is the legal seller for your SaaS — handling sales tax, VAT, chargebacks, and PCI so you stop being the seller.

Since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling, 46 states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax once they cross economic nexus thresholds — typically $100,000 in annual sales. This guide covers 2026 thresholds, marketplace facilitator rules, and a seven-step compliance playbook.

How sales tax nexus works in 2026 — the $100,000 / 200-transaction thresholds, marketplace facilitator laws, and the six ways small businesses accidentally trigger multi-state tax obligations.

A practical guide for Shopify sellers on setting up QuickBooks correctly—covering payout structure, integration apps (A2X, Synder), monthly reconciliation steps, and the most common mistakes that inflate revenue or miss COGS.

Drop shipping creates two simultaneous taxable sales per order — knowing when physical and economic nexus applies, how resale certificates prevent double taxation, and which 10 states reject out-of-state certificates keeps your business compliant.

A practical breakdown of every major tax deduction available to ecommerce sellers in 2026—covering COGS, home office, shipping, the QBI deduction (now 23%), 100% bonus depreciation, and the stabilized 1099-K threshold—with documentation practices to survive an audit.

A practical guide to Amazon FBA bookkeeping—covering settlement report reconciliation, FBA fee deductions, COGS calculation, multi-state sales tax nexus, inventory tracking, and quarterly estimated taxes.

The 2025 $20,000/200-transaction threshold for Form 1099-K is reinstated—here's what freelancers, gig workers, and online sellers need to know about reconciling gross receipts and reporting taxable income correctly.

A practical guide to sales tax for small business owners — understand physical and economic nexus, apply the correct rate across 10,000+ U.S. jurisdictions, and avoid the penalties that catch most growing businesses off guard.

Amazon FBA sellers face sales tax nexus in 26+ states, 15.3% self-employment tax on profits, and a 1099-K that overstates income. This guide covers filing obligations, deductible expenses, and recordkeeping practices to stay compliant year-round.

Virtual bookkeeping services typically cost $150–$800/month versus $45,000–$65,000 annually for an in-house hire. This guide covers how virtual bookkeeping works, what it costs, who it's right for, and how to choose a service.

Best US ecommerce accounting software in 2026 — QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Zoho, and more for sales-tax nexus and multi-channel books.