Does sales tax apply to me?
Whether you’re a domestic or international seller, whether US sales tax applies to you depends on if you have sales tax nexus. Here’s what you need to know about Printify’s role and your responsibilities.
Printify is obligated to collect and remit sales tax on US orders being shipped within the US. However, sales tax won’t be applied to the order if you have submitted a valid resale certificate to us.
You typically have sales tax nexus if you hold a physical presence or economic nexus within a given state or states.
What should my next steps be?
- Check if and where you have a sales tax nexus. There’s also guidance specifically for international sellers.
- If you do have nexus, we recommend consulting with a sales tax advisor or CPA. The steps will most likely include:
- Choosing and setting up a tool for tax calculation and collection.
- Applying for a sales tax permit for each state where you have nexus.
- Submitting a resale certificate for each state you charge sales tax in, so you can purchase products without paying sales tax if you plan to resell them. Printify won’t charge sales tax in those states.
- Reporting and remitting the taxes you collect, using your chosen tool and following its guidelines.
What if I don’t have nexus?
If you don’t have nexus and haven’t submitted a valid resale certificate, Printify will charge sales tax on orders shipped to states where Printify is registered, no action on your part is needed. You can find the list of states where Printify charges sales tax here.
Consider slightly raising your product retail prices to absorb the sales tax charged on the Printify side.
If neither you nor Printify has nexus in a given state, no sales tax is charged, your customer won’t be charged sales tax for orders shipped to that state.
Here are the four possible cases and the expected outcome:
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our Support Team.