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Avoid the Sales & Use Tax Trap: How Multi-State Businesses Can Stay Compliant and ThriveIn this episode of Sterling Insights, guest host Charles Trakas sits down with Grant Daffin, CPA and President of Daffin Financial. Together, they explore the complexities of sales and use tax compliance, fractional CFO/controller services, and strategic tax planning for multi-state businesses, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for listeners. Grant draws from his extensive experience to discuss economic nexus laws, common misconceptions about bookkeeping, and how to structure operations for tax efficiency, offering actionable advice for business owners with $5M+ in revenue who operate across multiple states. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, CFOs, and business leaders looking to protect profits, minimize risk, and improve financial oversight.Key Takeaways:● 📊 Economic Nexus Matters: Understand the $100K/200 transactions thresholds that can trigger tax obligations in new states — and why ignoring them can be costly.● 🛡 Protect Against Use Tax Surprises: Businesses must self-assess use tax when sellers fail to collect sales tax — an often-overlooked obligation that can result in huge back taxes.● 🧠 Fractional CFO & Controller Value: Beyond bookkeeping, these services implement internal controls, month-end close processes, and provide strategic financial guidance.● ⚖ Strategic Tax Planning: Properly apportioning income between high- and no-income-tax states can legally reduce tax liability.● 💡 Communication Is Everything: Always document client discussions in writing to avoid misunderstandings that can have costly consequences.Quotes from Grant Daffin:● “The statute of limitations never starts running on a tax return that was never filed.”● “When people hear the word bookkeeping, they think it can be fully automated — it just isn’t true for most businesses.”● “Helping small businesses survive and grow, especially through tough times, is the most rewarding part of what I do.”🔗 Conclusion: Whether you’re a multi-state business owner or planning to expand, understanding nexus rules, building a strong financial structure, and partnering with the right advisors can save you from costly mistakes and position your company for long-term success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices