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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: I own a small local business. How do I get some free exposure on the internet?
- 1. Go to Google (or any search engine)
- 2. Type and search on the phrase "local listing center"
- 3. Click on the links and add your company info.
- 4. Repeat the process to register with the 3 major search engines: Google, Yahoo and Bing (MSN).
- Sales through independent sales representatives, authorized agents, or distributors;
- Makes deliveries (or pick up goods) by company-owned vehicles;
- Participates in trade shows within the state;
- Uses contractors or employees to make warranty repairs;
- Uses contractors or employees to provide installation services;
- Makes payments to any person or entity located within the state in connection with any sales made there;
- Uses contractors to accept returns;
- Has officers maintaining a residence.
A: Register your business with the search engines. When local searches are made for your product or service, your listing will appear. It's free. Here's how you do it:
Q: I operate an Ohio-based business and ship retail product out-of-state. When do I need to collect sales tax?
A: You are obligated to collect sales tax for retail sales in any state where you have connections (a nexus) to assist in the sale. A nexus would include direct employees, owning or leasing offices, warehouses, stores or equipment within the state. However, some states interpret the nexus more broadly to include other indirect connections within the state such as: There is no consistency between the states on the indirect nexus. If you ship a significant amount of retail product into another state, a through review of any nexus is recommended. When in doubt, contact the appropriate State Treasurer. A proactive approach can avoid potential back taxes and penalties. To read more, see this article:
