Clients in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping market will soon be eligible to receive some relief for their sales tax obligations under the latest streamlined sales tax (SST) agreement signed in August.
Wineries and other businesses involved in DtC alcohol shipping may soon qualify to receive additional support and protection when managing their sales tax reporting and remittance obligations in SST-member states, including Wisconsin, when using an SST Certified Service Provider (CSP).
To benefit from this new offer, DtC alcohol shippers must work with a tax technology company that has Model 1 certification from the SST Governing Board. The CSP will be accountable for the full gamut of sales tax responsibilities in the member states, including tax calculation and filing the required returns and remittances.
These benefits kick in at the start of next year, so clients may want to begin evaluating these platforms now. See the rules for eligibility here.