How to E-file Sales and Use Tax
Most states, as well as localities, impose a sales or use tax on retail sales or rental of goods or merchandise. Businesses that collect sales or use tax are required to submit reports as well as payments to the state taxing authority on a quarterly basis in most cases. Most states offer merchants the option to file and/or pay sales and use tax electronically. If the business typically collects a large amount of sales or use tax, the business may be required to file electronically.
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Instructions
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Locate the appropriate state taxing authority website. The name of the state agency responsible for collecting sales and use tax will vary. It should be located on your previous year tax records.
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Register to use the electronic filing option on the website. In most cases, the registration option is located on the home page of the agency. If not, try searching for "registration" or "electronic filing" on the website.
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Input your sales and use tax report for the quarter once you have registered.
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Pay your sales and use tax for the quarter if that option applies and you wish to pay electronically.
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Tips & Warnings
Many websites have helpful tutorials or videos that can help walk you through using the e-File system.
Make sure you are clear on who may file and who must file electronically. Businesses with a high volume of tax are frequently required to file; however, if your business collects tax from multiple districts, you may have special filing requirements.
