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Marketplace Facilitator Rules
Direct Answer
Marketplace facilitator rules can require platforms to collect sales tax on marketplace orders. Sellers still need to track which orders were marketplace-collected, which orders were direct, and whether they have separate nexus or filing obligations.
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Beverly Hills, California combined rate
9.5%
Example ZIP-level estimate for Beverly Hills, California.
- State tax
- $7.25
- Local tax
- $2.25
- Total tax
- $9.50
- Final amount
- $109.50
Marketplace-Collected Orders
When a marketplace collects tax, the seller should keep evidence that the order was processed through that marketplace and that tax collection was handled by the platform. That record can matter for revenue reports and audits.
Direct Store Orders
A seller with a Shopify, WooCommerce, custom checkout, or invoicing workflow may be responsible for tax on direct orders even if marketplace orders are handled elsewhere.
- Separate marketplace revenue from direct revenue.
- Track destination state and ZIP code on every order.
- Keep marketplace tax reports with monthly filing records.
FAQ
Sales Tax Questions
Do marketplace facilitator laws apply in every state?+
Most states have marketplace facilitator rules, but details and reporting treatment vary. Sellers should check state guidance.
Should sellers ignore marketplace-collected tax?+
No. It may not be collected by the seller, but records still matter for reconciliation and compliance review.
What is a marketplace facilitator?+
A marketplace facilitator is a platform that lists, processes, or facilitates sales for third-party sellers and may be required to collect tax.
Do marketplace rules apply to direct website orders?+
Usually no. Marketplace collection often applies to marketplace orders, while direct website orders may remain the seller's responsibility.
Should marketplace sales count toward nexus thresholds?+
Treatment varies by state. Sellers should review whether marketplace sales, direct sales, or both count toward economic nexus thresholds.
What records should sellers keep for marketplace tax?+
Keep marketplace tax reports, order IDs, destination states, tax collected by the platform, refunds, and direct-store sales separated.
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