In this episode, we'll explore the intricacies of U.S. sales tax with Jared Smithson from RJM Tax Exemption. We'll cover everything from the basics of what it is and how it works to the specific challenges businesses face in staying compliant across different states. We’ll also explore how exemptions work, the importance of proper documentation, and the steps you can take to avoid costly penalties.

Whether you're a business owner, accountant, or just someone who wants to understand sales tax better, this conversation with Jared is packed with valuable insights that you won't want to miss.

Topics we cover:

- What is US sales tax?

- What are the US tax rules for overseas ecommerce sellers?

- How do rules differ by state?

- How do you pay taxes, and how do the rules differ by platform?

- How do you minimise your tax burden?

- What issues do sellers get into? Have you got any horror stories?

Valon Xhafa from Behamics was an AI professional before it was all the rage! His company makes a range of tools which use AI to help sellers understand their performance and optimise eCommerce stores.

In this interview Trevor and Valon talk about the many ways which AI can be used to grow eCommerce sales including SEO, content creation, merchandising and conversion rate optimisation.

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