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Taxability Of SaaS In Arizona, District Of Columbia, Iowa, Mississippi, Rhode Island And Tennessee

Taxability Of SaaS In Arizona, District Of Columbia, Iowa, Mississippi, Rhode Island And Tennessee

We recently posted an article about the challenges of SaaS taxability and discussed the reasons why SaaS is a particularly sticky subject, tax-wise.

While there are a number of reasons for it, the complexity largely boils down to irregularities in SaaS definitions between states, little uniformity when it comes to SaaS tax legislation and complication brought about by the very nature of the product (is it a “software” or a “service?”). Economic nexus adds an additional layer of difficulty.

Now, we’d like to give you an in depth look at SaaS taxability in 6 more states.

1. Taxability of SaaS in Arizona
Economic Nexus Provisions: Yes

As of 2020, remote companies that make $150,000 in gross sales of tangible personal property or services will trigger Arizona’s economic nexus. Sales made through a marketplace are not included. Starting January 1, 2021, the threshold will lower to $100,000.

SaaS and Cloud Computing Tax Rules: Taxable
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The Challenges Of SaaS Taxability And Why You Should Care

The Challenges Of SaaS Taxability And Why You Should Care

Even without considering the ramifications of the 2018 Wayfair decision, the taxability of software-as-a-service (SaaS) products is complicated. With Wayfair thrown in, it just gets worse.

But why is it so complicated? More importantly, how are SaaS companies supposed to be able to comply with tax laws when they can barely keep on top of them?

A large portion of it comes down to irregularities in SaaS definitions between states, in addition to little uniformity when it comes to SaaS tax legislation. The very nature of the product (is it “software” or “service”) adds to complexity. Over 20 states now assess sales tax on the SaaS revenue stream, but for different reasons.

Why Are SaaS Taxes So Complicated?
In addition to occasionally differing definitions, the laws built on top of those definitions are also different state to state. For example, in New York, all canned or prewritten computer software is considered tangible personal property, and is thus taxable. In others, like Nevada, SaaS is taxable, but only when used for business purposes. Texas classifies SaaS as information services and assesses tax on 80% of the cost (rather than 100%).
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What You Need To Know About The Taxability Of SaaS In Nine Eastern States

Monika Miles

Are you curious if you need to be paying taxes on or charging your customers sales tax on your sales of these revenue streams: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cloud computing and electronically downloaded software? The answer is, maybe. Because these three areas are defined differently by each state, it’s important to understand how each state’s tax codes approaches them.

Being aware of the tax ramifications in any state your company has established nexus is incredibly important, especially considering last summer’s Wayfair decision. While the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision may seem like it was only directed at online sellers, the truth is that multi-state sellers (such as those generating revenue from SaaS and software) are also affected. Because of the ruling, it will be even easier to establish nexus in more states across the country; companies need to know which taxes they’re responsible for in regards to SaaS, cloud computing and electronically downloaded software.

Here’s a guide to the taxability of SaaS in these nine key eastern states:

  1. Florida
  2. Georgia
  3. Illinois
  4. Indiana
  5. Massachusetts
  6. New York
  7. Ohio
  8. Pennsylvania
  9. South Carolina Read More
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What You Need To Know About The Taxability Of SAAS In Nine Western States

Monika Miles

When it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, there’s often confusion regarding both nexus and the taxability of this revenue stream.

And while the Wayfair decision seems like it’s directed only at online sellers, traditional multi-state sellers (including those that generate revenue from SaaS and software) are also affected, as nexus is now easier to establish. Once it is established – either by traditional physical presence or by sales volume – then companies will need to consider the taxability rules of SaaS in each state in which they have nexus.

Is SaaS even taxable? Because SaaS and cloud computing don’t always clearly fall into existing tax definitions, different states interpret its taxability in different ways. Some regard it as similar to electronically downloaded software, while others consider it a service, which may be taxable or not. And what about electronically downloaded software? Is it treated differently from SaaS?

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