GAPPIFY PODCAST - E51

Sales Tax Secrets:
What Every Accountant Needs to Know

In this episode of #AccountingLifePodcast, host Jotham Ty is joined by guest Michelle Valentine, Co-Founder and CEO at Anrok, to break down the complexities of sales tax, economic nexus, and compliance challenges—especially for software and digital-first companies. From the impact of remote employees to international VAT considerations, Michelle shares valuable insights that every finance professional should know.

Featured Podcast Topics:

00:00 – Introduction
00:56 – What is Sales Tax?
03:49 – Can You Ask Customers to Pay Sales Tax Later?
06:12 – Sales Tax Challenges for Digital & Remote Businesses
14:58 – International Tax Compliance & VAT
20:54 – Choosing the Right Sales Tax Solution

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About Gappify

Gappify, founded in 2016, is a cloud-based provider of accrual automation solutions for mid-market and enterprise accounting teams. The company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Berkeley, California, Washington DC, and Manila, Philippines.

Its team consists of accountants and CPA’s from Big Four accounting firms and software innovators. Gappify is also supported by strategic advisors from some of the world’s most recognized technology companies and is affiliated with the top companies & accounting organizations.

GAPPIFY PODCAST - E51

Sales Tax Secrets: What Every Accountant Needs to Know

About Gappify

Sales Tax Secrets:
What Every Accountant Needs to Know