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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Sales Tax “Nexus” Trap Most Brands Miss

from Ecommerce Playbook: Numbers, Struggles & Growth · host Common Thread Collective

Sales tax feels simple—until you hit nexus.In this episode, Ryan Pinkham (VP of Go-to-Market at TaxCloud) breaks down why sales tax gets complex fast for growing ecommerce brands, what happens when you cross nexus thresholds in new states, and how ignoring compliance can turn into a painful (and expensive) distraction.We cover:What sales tax nexus actually means for ecommerceThe three “buckets” of brands (doing nothing, unhappy with current tools, or knowingly delaying)Why sales tax is a year-round operational loadHow modern brands approach checkout tax vs. filing/registrationThe Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) program and why 24 states matterA simple start-of-year checklist to get compliant and reduce riskIf you had a strong Q4 and expanded into new states, this is your sign to do a quick nexus and tooling review..Show Notes:TaxCloud has you covered: https://taxcloud.com/thread/Explore the PROPHIT System: http://prophitsystem.comThe Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at [email protected] to ask us any questions you might have

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