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		Sales Tax FAQ for Restaurants
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		Frequently Asked Questions
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			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-0" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-0">1. What is a Marketplace Facilitator in the Context of Online Food Ordering?</a>
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		<p>A marketplace facilitator for online food ordering platforms, such as Chinese Menu Online, is a business that lists food items from various restaurants and processes orders on behalf of these restaurants, facilitating transactions between you and your customers.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-1" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-1">2. How Does Sales Tax Collection Work on Platforms Like Chinese Menu Online?</a>
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		<p>Platforms operating as marketplace facilitators are generally required by law to collect and remit sales tax on sales they process. This means sales tax for orders placed through Chinese Menu Online should be handled by the platform, not by your restaurant directly.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-2" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-2">3. Am I Responsible for Sales Tax on Orders Not Processed Through Chinese Menu Online?</a>
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		<p>Yes. For any sales made directly through your restaurant - whether in-person, over the phone, or through your own website - you are responsible for collecting and remitting the appropriate sales tax to your state's tax authority.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-3" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-3">4. What Should I Do if I Operate in Multiple States?</a>
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		<p>Sales tax laws vary by state and sometimes by local jurisdictions. For sales through Chinese Menu Online, the platform will manage sales tax based on the location of each transaction. For your direct sales, you'll need to comply with the tax laws of each state and locality where you operate, which may require registering and filing sales tax in multiple jurisdictions.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-4" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-4">4. What Should I Do if I Operate in Multiple States?</a>
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		<p>Sales tax laws vary by state and sometimes by local jurisdictions. For sales through Chinese Menu Online, the platform will manage sales tax based on the location of each transaction. For your direct sales, you'll need to comply with the tax laws of each state and locality where you operate, which may require registering and filing sales tax in multiple jurisdictions.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-5" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-5">5. Will I Receive Documentation for Sales Tax Collected by Marketplace Facilitators?</a>
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		<p>Marketplace facilitators should provide you with reports or documentation of the sales tax collected and remitted on your behalf. It's essential to keep these for your records and use them for your overall tax reporting and compliance.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-6" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-6">6. How Can I Ensure Compliance With Sales Tax Regulations?</a>
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		<p>Stay informed about sales tax laws in every state where you do business. Regularly review reports from marketplace facilitators and maintain accurate records of all sales and tax collections. Consulting with a tax professional familiar with multistate sales tax issues can also help ensure compliance.</p>
			<a href="#" id="fl-accordion--label-7" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion--panel-7">7. What if There's a Discrepancy in Sales Tax Collection or Remittance?</a>
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		<p>If you identify any discrepancies in the sales tax collected by a marketplace facilitator, contact the platform directly for resolution. For direct sales, ensure accurate record-keeping and resolve any discrepancies with the appropriate tax authority to avoid penalties.</p>
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		Additional Tips for Restaurants
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<li>Monitor Changes in Sales Tax Laws: Tax laws are subject to change, and new legislation may affect your obligations.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Use Technology to Your Advantage: Consider investing in accounting or tax software that integrates with your sales systems to streamline tax compliance.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Educate Your Team: Ensure your staff understands the basics of sales tax compliance, especially for direct sales not processed through marketplace facilitators.</li>
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<h2>
		State Sales Tax Authority Reference Guide
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<td><b>State</b></td>
<td><b>Tax Authority</b></td>
<td><b>Website</b></td>
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<tr>
<td>Alabama</td>
<td>Alabama Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.alabama.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alaska</td>
<td>Alaska Department of Revenue</td>
<td>tax.alaska.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arizona</td>
<td>Arizona Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://azdor.gov/">azdor.gov</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arkansas</td>
<td>Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration</td>
<td>dfa.arkansas.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>California</td>
<td>California Department of Tax and Fee Administration</td>
<td><a href="https://cdtfa.ca.gov/">cdtfa.ca.gov</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colorado</td>
<td>Colorado Department of Revenue</td>
<td>tax.colorado.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Connecticut</td>
<td>Connecticut Department of Revenue Services</td>
<td>portal.ct.gov/DRS</td>
</tr>
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<td>Delaware</td>
<td>Delaware Division of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.delaware.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Florida</td>
<td>Florida Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://floridarevenue.com/">floridarevenue.com</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Georgia</td>
<td>Georgia Department of Revenue</td>
<td>dor.georgia.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hawaii</td>
<td>Hawaii Department of Taxation</td>
<td>tax.hawaii.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Idaho</td>
<td>Idaho State Tax Commission</td>
<td>tax.idaho.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Illinois</td>
<td>Illinois Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.state.il.us</td>
</tr>
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<td>Indiana</td>
<td>Indiana Department of Revenue</td>
<td>in.gov/dor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Iowa</td>
<td>Iowa Department of Revenue</td>
<td>tax.iowa.gov</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kansas</td>
<td>Kansas Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://www.ksrevenue.org/">ksrevenue.org</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Kentucky</td>
<td>Kentucky Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://revenue.ky.gov/">revenue.ky.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Louisiana</td>
<td>Louisiana Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.louisiana.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Maine</td>
<td>Maine Revenue Services</td>
<td>maine.gov/revenue</td>
</tr>
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<td>Maryland</td>
<td>Maryland Comptroller</td>
<td><a href="https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/">marylandtaxes.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Massachusetts</td>
<td>Massachusetts Department of Revenue</td>
<td>mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michigan</td>
<td>Michigan Department of Treasury</td>
<td>michigan.gov/treasury</td>
</tr>
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<td>Minnesota</td>
<td>Minnesota Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.state.mn.us</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mississippi</td>
<td>Mississippi Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://www.dor.ms.gov/">dor.ms.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Missouri</td>
<td>Missouri Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://dor.mo.gov/">dor.mo.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Montana</td>
<td>Montana Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://mtrevenue.gov/">mtrevenue.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Nebraska</td>
<td>Nebraska Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.nebraska.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nevada</td>
<td>Nevada Department of Taxation</td>
<td>tax.nv.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>New Hampshire</td>
<td>New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration</td>
<td>revenue.nh.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>New Jersey</td>
<td>New Jersey Division of Taxation</td>
<td>state.nj.us/treasury/taxation</td>
</tr>
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<td>New Mexico</td>
<td>New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department</td>
<td>tax.newmexico.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>New York</td>
<td>New York Department of Taxation and Finance</td>
<td>tax.ny.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>North Carolina</td>
<td>North Carolina Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://www.ncdor.gov/">ncdor.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>North Dakota</td>
<td>North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner</td>
<td>tax.nd.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ohio</td>
<td>Ohio Department of Taxation</td>
<td>tax.ohio.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oklahoma</td>
<td>Oklahoma Tax Commission</td>
<td>ok.gov/tax</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oregon</td>
<td>Oregon Department of Revenue</td>
<td>oregon.gov/dor</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pennsylvania</td>
<td>Pennsylvania Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://www.revenue.pa.gov/">revenue.pa.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Rhode Island</td>
<td>Rhode Island Division of Taxation</td>
<td>tax.ri.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>South Carolina</td>
<td>South Carolina Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://dor.sc.gov/">dor.sc.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>South Dakota</td>
<td>South Dakota Department of Revenue</td>
<td><a href="https://dor.sd.gov/">dor.sd.gov</a></td>
</tr>
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<td>Tennessee</td>
<td>Tennessee Department of Revenue</td>
<td>tn.gov/revenue</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texas</td>
<td>Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts</td>
<td>comptroller.texas.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Utah</td>
<td>Utah State Tax Commission</td>
<td>tax.utah.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vermont</td>
<td>Vermont Department of Taxes</td>
<td>tax.vermont.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Virginia</td>
<td>Virginia Department of Taxation</td>
<td>tax.virginia.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Washington</td>
<td>Washington State Department of Revenue</td>
<td>dor.wa.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>West Virginia</td>
<td>West Virginia State Tax Department</td>
<td>tax.wv.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Wisconsin</td>
<td>Wisconsin Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.wi.gov</td>
</tr>
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<td>Wyoming</td>
<td>Wyoming Department of Revenue</td>
<td>revenue.wyo.gov</td>
</tr>
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