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Nate Matherson

Nate is the Head of Growth at Numeral. He has founded multiple venture-backed companies and is a two-time Y Combinator Alum. He is based in Charleston, SC.

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Sales Tax

Sales Tax vs. VAT: What Is the Difference?

Sales tax and VAT (value-added tax) are similar in principle: they are taxes, imposed by governments, on consumer goods and services. In the U.S., sales tax is the primary form of taxation on consumer goods. VAT can be considered a sales tax equivalent; it’s used by more than 170 other countries.

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Is SaaS Taxable in Colorado? 

Yes, in some parts of the state. SaaS (software as a service) is considered “non-tangible” under Colorado law, meaning that it’s not taxable at the state level. However, some local jurisdictions in Colorado have their own taxation rules regarding SaaS products and services. So in certain areas, including Denver, some SaaS offerings are taxable.

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Is SaaS Taxable in Maryland?

Yes. In Maryland, SaaS (software as a service) is considered a digital product, which means that most B2C (business-to-consumer) sales are taxed. However, there are several exemptions and exceptions, and most B2B (business-to-business) sales are not taxed.

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Is SaaS Taxable in Utah?

Yes. Utah taxes software as a service (SaaS). Companies that have nexus in Utah need to collect and remit sales tax on sales to Utah-based customers. Utah’s current statewide base sales tax rate is 4.85%, and in some Utah cities and counties, an additional local sales tax is applied.

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Dropshipping and Sales Tax: Who collects and when?

Dropshipping is an online retail model in which a retailer doesn't stock or ship products. Instead, when a customer orders an item, the retailer purchases it from a third-party supplier, who then ships it directly to the customer.

SaaS

Is SaaS Taxable in Vermont in 2025? 

Yes. As of July 1, 2024, software as a service (SaaS) is taxable in Vermont. With the passage of Act 183 (H.887), a sales and use tax has been applied to prewritten computer software, regardless of how it is delivered or accessed. This includes SaaS.

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Is SaaS Taxable in Hawaii?

Yes. SaaS (software as a service) is taxable in Hawaii; the state applies its general excise tax, or GET for short, to most SaaS products. 

Sales Tax

Do You Need to Collect Sales Tax When Selling Online?

Yes. Whether you're selling physical goods, digital goods, or software as a service (SaaS), you likely need to collect and remit sales tax. The specifics depend on where you are, where your customers are, your sales volume, and the type of products you’re selling.

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