Sales Tax Made Simple for Creative Entrepreneurs

Sales tax is confusing—no way around it. Every state has different rules, the jargon feels overwhelming, and half the time you’re left wondering if you’re even supposed to charge it. But here’s the thing: even service providers sometimes owe sales tax. And not knowing the rules can leave you stressed, noncompliant, or accidentally footing the bill yourself. In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, I break down sales tax in plain English—what it is, when you need to collect it, and how to keep things simple with the right systems and tools. In this episode, we cover: ✅ What sales tax actually is and who it applies to ✅ The difference between state, county, and local rules ✅ Real-world examples for service providers, photographers, designers, product sellers, and course creators ✅ What “nexus” means and why it determines whether you owe sales tax ✅ The steps to register, collect, and stay compliant (without overcomplicating your books) ✅ Common mistakes to avoid—like collecting before registering or accidentally spending tax money ✅ Tools that can make sales tax compliance easier (TaxJar, Avalara, Shopify, HoneyBook, etc.) If sales tax has ever made your head spin, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to set it up once—and move forward without the stress. 🎧 Hit play now and make sales tax one less thing to overthink. 🔗 Resources & Links Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@firestormfinance?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-8796b6176/ Newsletter: https://www.firestormfinance.com/newsletter 📝 Want to see a specific topic on the show? Submit your suggestion here! 📢 If this episode helped untangle sales tax for you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps more creatives make confident money moves.