Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) is a system used by a subset of U.S. states to simplify and modernize sales tax filing. This article explains whatās different about SST filings and which states use it, so you know what to expect when filing.
What's different about SST
SSTās stated goal is to make filing sales and use tax across the U.S. simpler and less time-consuming. There are 24 member states that have adopted the rules and technology systems necessary for SSTās automated calculations and filings.
š” The SST platform does not generate a traditional state return when filings are submitted through their system. Instead, Numeral provides an internal confirmation for your records once the filing is complete.
The review and approval process in your dashboard works the same way as any other filing ā the difference is in what happens on the stateās side after you approve it.
If you need a copy of your SST confirmation for your records, you can download it by clicking into the filing from your dashboard. If you canāt find what youāre looking for or have additional questions, feel free to reach out to our team.
Which states file through SST
š¢ Numeral currently files through SST in: Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.
š” Tennessee and Pennsylvania are SST member states, but Numeral files standard (non-SST) returns for them rather than through SST.
If a state you file in isnāt listed above, we file it as a standard return. Most records can be obtained on the backend by logging in to the direct tax authority portal (i.e., not the SST dashboard) or by contacting the jurisdiction directly. However, not all states provide filing visibility once a return is submitted via SST. Just something to be aware of when your team is thinking about records and year-end reconciliation.
š¬ Questions? Reach out to our team anytime via the messaging widget in your Numeral dashboard.