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Are You A Marketplace Facilitator? Important Things You Need To Know

Are You A Marketplace Facilitator? Important Things You Need To Know

As the preference for online shopping continues to expand, many states have passed  marketplace facilitation legislation. Since legislation does vary state to state, it is important to be prepared and understand your tax obligations as a marketplace facilitator. In this article we will break down areas that our marketplace facilitator clients have difficulties with and how we are able to help them. But first, let’s start with the basics. How do you know if your organization is a marketplace facilitator (or “MPF”)?

What Is A Marketplace Facilitator? 

The first step to determine if you are a marketplace facilitator is to have a clear understanding of what a marketplace facilitator is.

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What You Need To Know About Marketplace Facilitator Legislation

What You Need To Know About Marketplace Facilitator Legislation

As the digital economy continues to expand and online shopping becomes the norm, marketplace facilitator legislation has already been implemented by a number of states across the country. Of those states that don’t currently have marketplace facilitator legislation, many are in the process of implementing it.

The laws that are currently enacted vary on a state by state basis, which has created confusion for sellers and marketplaces alike. As a result, there have been a number of marketplace facilitators that have appealed to state courts regarding the legislation.

What is a Marketplace Facilitator?

So what exactly is a marketplace facilitator?

A marketplace facilitator is an online marketplace, such as Amazon, Etsy or Walmart, which facilitates the sale of goods from third-party sellers. Companies who sell through marketplaces are able to reach a much larger audience than if they only sold through their own websites. What we are seeing with our own client base is that many more companies are marketplace facilitators than the initial legislation seemed to target. And, because there are many creative ways to sell products, it is actually sometime unclear if a company is a marketplace facilitator, which adds some challenge for online sellers.

What Does Marketplace Facilitator Legislation Target?
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