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Hi @VisionNN,
I guess it's been a while and you might've figured out this stuff already. I'm dealing with the same problem myself now. From the looks of it, it seems like:
- reseller certificate is not a EIN.
- reseller certificate is state specific (but most states seem to accept other state certificate, although some don't)
- seems like obtaining a reseller certificate obligates you to file taxes with that state (although I'm confused here as if other states accepts same certificate does it mean you need to file taxes with all of them? ). To file taxes you'd need a EIN number as that's how IRS identifies who's paid what.
I'm figuring it out slowly, it's quite confusing to be honest
Hey Pashka,
Sorry for the late response, i dont go on here too often.
I've actually not crossed this bridge yet primarily because i've been so busy in Canada but i'm planning to open a physical location in the US early 2020 so will revisit then.
From what i understand, you will need to obtain a reseller certificate in whichever state you're located. You dont need a separate one from each state. EIN will be used as a business registration number and also used for taxes.
As for filing taxes, i think it all depends on where you have a nexus and where you made sales. If you have customers that made purchases in a state, i think you're legally required to collect tax in that state and thus reporting tax in that state. Others say that it all depends where your distribution hub is so if you're only sending from that hub then thats the only place you need to collect tax in.
If you have the money, my suggestion would be to consult with a business tax attorney. That's what i'll be doing come in the new year.
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