Show Notes
In this episode of Bulletproof Your Marketplace, Jeremy dives into the critical topic of marketplace taxation with Nick Furtwengler, senior tax manager at Miller Cooper. Nick brings over 14 years of experience in state and local tax law and has worked extensively with digital marketplaces.
Listeners will gain insights into why tax compliance is essential for marketplaces of all sizes, including the risks of noncompliance, economic nexus rules, and how states leverage marketplaces to enforce tax collection. Nick highlights practical strategies for founders and leadership teams, such as tracking sales by state, understanding workforce and inventory obligations, and avoiding common pitfalls like misclassifying employees or contractors.
The episode also explores accessible tools and software that help startups and growing marketplaces automate sales tax collection and reporting.
Whether you’re a founder, operator, or legal counsel, this episode provides actionable guidance to help make your marketplace safer, stronger, and more sustainable.
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