If you think sales tax only applies to boutiques and big-box stores, think again. We’ve seen attorneys, medical offices, and interior designers get blindsided by surprise sales tax liabilities — all because no one told them they were responsible for charging and remitting it.
Here’s the truth:
📌 Sales tax applies to more than just tangible products.
📌 In many states, services are taxable — and the rules vary wildly, even by county
📌 And if you’re selling across state lines or online? Welcome to the world of sales tax nexus.
Here’s how it trips up real businesses:
*A med spa selling post-treatment products without charging tax
*A designer billing for furnishings and forgetting to separate labor from taxable goods
*A law firm charging for document prep services in a taxable state
The result? Late fees. Penalties. Stress. And a lot of “Why didn’t anyone tell me?!”
At Oak City Accounting, we help small businesses understand what’s taxable, where, and why — so you don’t end up footing the bill for something you didn’t know you owed. Whether you’re selling services, products, or a little of both, we’ll make sure you’re set up to collect, remit, and sleep soundly. If sales tax feels like a mystery, let’s talk. Confusion is optional — compliance isn’t.
