Sales tax compliance includes filing and remitting sales tax liability, however, keeping up with the ever-changing state laws can be challenging. TaxCloud can assist with filing compliance regardless of your product or your location. Read on more to find out how.

Sales tax compliance includes filing and remitting sales tax liability, however, keeping up with the ever-changing state laws can be challenging. TaxCloud can assist with filing compliance regardless of your product or your location. Read on more to find out how.

## Are you prepared?

Before TaxCloud can file your sales tax returns on your behalf, ensure you have everything checked on the list below:


1. Are you registered to collect sales tax?
   * If you are not yet registered, [TaxCloud can assist with getting you registered](https://support.taxcloud.com/en-us/articles/how-to-register-and-obtain-my-sales-tax-license-gVO83DkNoB).
2. Have you enabled filings in TaxCloud?
   * We show you [how to enable filings in non-SST states here](https://support.taxcloud.com/en-us/articles/enabling-filing-in-taxcloud-grZ7pDxMQA).
3. If you have questions about any of the above, please reach out to the **Support team**.

## How does Filing work?

As a CSP (Certified Service Provider), TaxCloud can assist with filing in both Streamlined Full Member States and non-member states, also known as [SST](/doc/what-is-streamlined-sales-tax-sst-and-do-they-cover-taxcloud-services-6iV6ycHRCp) and [non-member SST states](/doc/how-to-request-taxcloud-to-begin-filing-sales-tax-returns-160HqY1Wes).

**Filing in SST states**

* When you're registered for an SST account, one SSTID is issued for all SST states (*reach out TaxCloud to be registered for an SST account*)
* TaxCloud will file your returns monthly, electronically.
* TaxCloud will pull your tax funding and remit that funding to all SST states in which sales tax liability is owed for that month.
  * Read more about how [TaxCloud pulls your funding here](https://support.taxcloud.com/en-us/articles/when-does-taxcloud-pull-my-tax-funding-QPqc1IvCPh).

If you subscribe to a Premium plan, filings are free\* & orders in those eligible states do not count towards your plan's order allotment. (*[In eligible states](/doc/what-is-streamlined-sales-tax-sst-and-do-they-cover-taxcloud-services-6iV6ycHRCp))*

**Filing in non-member SST states**

* The process of filing in non-member states differs from SST states.
  * Our Direct Filing team goes into your non-member SST state accounts to submit your returns.
  * Once the return is submitted, the state in question will debit your payment method on record.
    * We have more on [tax funding in non-member SST states here](/doc/what-does-it-cost-for-taxcloud-to-file-for-me-in-non-sst-states-RMCSa4hMOS).

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### What is a CSP?

* A CSP is an agent certified under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement to perform all the seller's sales and use tax functions, other than the seller's obligation to remit tax on its own purchases. A CSP is designed to allow a business to outsource most of its sales tax administration responsibilities, and is regularly audited for accuracy of tax rates & compliance.

## What are the requirements for filing?

**SST States**

* If you would like us to file in an SST state, please reach out to the TaxCloud Support team to submit your request.
  * If you have crossed the economic nexus threshold in an SST state, please reach out to the TaxCloud Support team to submit your request.

**Non-member SST states**

* If you would like us to file on your behalf in a non-SST state, you would first need to enable sales tax collection. We [show you how here](https://support.taxcloud.com/en-us/articles/enabling-filing-in-taxcloud-grZ7pDxMQA).
  * Once you have enabled filing, you will need to reach out to Customer Support to submit your request for us to file on your behalf.
  * [Read this article for the information](https://support.taxcloud.com/en-us/articles/how-to-request-taxcloud-to-begin-filing-sales-tax-returns-160HqY1Wes) that needs to be shared with the Support team.

## Can I change my filing frequency?

**SST states**

* TaxCloud files all returns for SST states monthly. That can not be changed at this time,

**Non-member SST states**

* When a sales tax permit is approved in a non-member SST state, the state will assign you a filing frequency. Depending on your sales volume, the state can assign you a different frequency.


:::info
If you receive a notice from the state about a frequency change, be sure to share that notice with the TaxCloud Support team to ensure your returns are submitted on time.

:::

## Do I have to use your filing service?

No, you do not. You can use TaxCloud reporting to file returns on your end.

* TaxCloud generates reports twice each month.
  * The first occurs on the 3rd of each month
  * The second occurs around the 12th of each month

## What should I do if I receive a notice about a return you filed?

* Please send any notices you receive to Customer Support to review and resolve.

## Can TaxCloud file overdue returns?

* Yes! However, TaxClould accesses each request on a case-by-case basis.
  * If you have overdue returns, please reach out to Support to see how TaxCloud can assist.




How can TaxCloud assist with Filing?

Managing Your Tax Thresholds

South Dakota - Sales & Use Tax Return Paper Form

Does TaxCloud File in Louisiana?

Filing: State-Specific Workflows

Enabling Filing in TaxCloud (via Thresholds Page)

How do I confirm my filings have been submitted in SST / Streamline member states?

How do I know if TaxCloud is filing for me in a state?

I just got a filing frequency change notice, what should I do?

Understanding TaxCloud's Filing Costs & Filing Subscription

Why might my Direct Filing ACH be less than what TaxCloud is saying I collected.

How to Request TaxCloud to Begin Filing Sales Tax Returns

How to Stop Filings with TaxCloud

Filing: Managing Filing in TaxCloud

Does TaxCloud file Withholding Tax?

Understanding Your Tax Reporting Page

What are TaxCloud Filing Fees?

What does it cost for TaxCloud to file for me in non-SST states?

Filing: General

Filing and Compliance

What is TaxCloud's Premium Trial?

How to Take Your Integration Live

Preparing For Onboarding

TaxCloud Onboarding Webinars

How to Set Up and Manage Locations

Getting Started

How Payment Methods Are Used For Billing and Tax Funding

How can I get a copy of my TaxCloud invoice receipt?

How do I change my default payment method?

How to Add a Payment Method in TaxCloud

Billing and Payments

How to create a TaxCloud account?

Account Setup

TaxCloud Account Lockout Policy

I have a new EIN. How does that impact my TaxCloud account?

How to Close Your TaxCloud Account and Cancel Subscription

How to Use Multi-Account Login

How to add/remove a contact from your TaxCloud account.

Verify Your TaxCloud Account is Complete for Calculations

Video: How to complete your TaxCloud Business Profile

How do I reset my Password?

How to Enable & Disable Tax Collection in a State

How to Update My New Business Address With The States?

Best Practices for your TaxCloud Account

Account Management

Account and Billing

Changing your TaxCloud Subscription Plan

Fee Schedule: Understanding TaxCloud Fees

Understanding the difference between TaxCloud Starter and Premium Plans

Plans and Pricing

TaxCloud System Status

Where to Find Your API Key & Login ID

What are API calls and what do they do?

TaxCloud's APIs

Understanding Nexus Threshold Calculations

How do I confirm a rate with TaxCloud?

How do I find my Merchant Number?

Is TaxCloud collecting Illinois Retailer's Occupation Tax (ROT)?

What Services Does TaxCloud Provide?

What happens if I go over my allotment of orders?

What is a voluntary seller?

What is an order in TaxCloud?

Can TaxCloud help with my State Income Taxes?

How to Speak to a Member of Each State's Tax Authority or Department of Revenue

How to Speak to a member of each state's DOR

What are Home Rule States?

What is a multi-state id or sstid?

Does TaxCloud collect the Colorado Retail Delivery Fee (CO RDF)?

Understanding the Minnesota Delivery Fee

General

What is an Exemption Certificate?

How to Upload Exemption Certificates in Bulk

How to Add an Exemption Certificate to TaxCloud

Exemptions and Certificates

How to contact TaxCloud?

TaxCloud Audit Support Overview

Support and Resources

Michigan - Business Taxes Registration Summary of Changes

Rhode Island - Failure to Renew

Colorado SUTS Filing Reminder Notices

Texas - Notice of Tax/Fee Due

Texas - Sales & Use Tax Return Paper Form

Florida - Credit Memo

Florida Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday (Sept 8 – Dec 31, 2025)

Arkansas - Excise, Waste Tire or Withholding Wage Tax

Louisiana State Sales Tax Rate Update

Does TaxCloud Handle Sales Tax License Renewals?

How to register in a new state and obtain my Sales Tax License

Indiana - Notice of Proposed Assessment

Nebraska - Enforcement of Lien Notice

New Jersey - Certificate of Registration

North Carolina - Certificate of Registration

Tennessee - Notice of Overpayment

When To Forward a State Notice to Taxcloud

Wyoming - License Certificate

Connecticut - Delinquency Notice

California - CDTFA Statement of Account

State Notices and Licenses

Navigating Your Tax Dashboard

Understanding the Dashboard in Your <PERSON> Account

Navigating the TaxCloud Portal

Uploading Historical and Marketplace Transactions via CSV

How to Import Partial Refunds via CSV

CSV Template Required Fields and Column Descriptions

What is TaxCloud's policy regarding Transaction import timing?

When is the deadline to upload my transactions to TaxCloud?

Why are exempt sales taxing in my import?

Uploading Transactions via CSV

How to Upload Transactions via CSV

Transactions: Import and Export

Can I edit a transaction?

How to Locate a Transaction URL in TaxCloud

Managing your transactions

Transaction Timestamp Policy

How to Filter Transactions with Advanced Search

How to manually return a transaction in TaxCloud?

Setting the Transaction Shipping Destination

How to Manually Add a Transaction

How to View and Share Transaction Details

Transactions: Overview

Using the Download Center for Reports

Does Washington B&O (excise) Tax Appear in Your TaxCloud Reporting?

Understanding the differences between TaxCloud Tax Reporting and Your Platform's Tax Reporting

When does TaxCloud pull my tax funding?

Understanding Tax Reports and Drilling Into Transaction Details

Reporting

Transactions and Reporting

Is shipping taxable?

Managing Product TIC Mapping with Product Catalog

Sales Tax Holidays & Product Codes (TICs)

TaxCloud Taxability Information Codes (TIC)

Taxability and TICs

Calculating sales tax on Digital Goods

Calculating sales tax on P.O. Boxes

Does TaxCloud Calculate Sales Tax for International Orders?

Guidelines on When TaxCloud May Cover Penalties and Interest (P&I) for Sales Tax Fiilings

How does New York handle sales tax on apparel under \$110?

How does TaxCloud round sales tax?

Is the plus 4 zip code extension (9 digit zip) required to calculate sales tax?

Understanding the difference between sales tax and use tax

What is Sales Tax Sourcing?

What is Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) and do they cover TaxCloud services?

How do I know if I've reached Economic Nexus in a state?

What is Nexus?

What is Washington B&O Tax?

Tax Concepts

Building a custom API connection with TaxCloud

Building a direct API integration with TaxCloud

Reviewing and Submitting an Exemption Certificate

How to Add and Manage Integrations in TaxCloud

Video: How to add or disable an integration

General Integrations

How the QuickBooks Online Integration Works

Connecting TaxCloud to QuickBooks Online

Changing the Sales Tax Display Mode for QuickBooks Online

Managing Exempt Customers in TaxCloud for QuickBooks Online

Managing Invoices with Multiple Payments in Quickbooks (Real-Time Integration)

QuickBooks Online Integration: How to Resolve a Missing Account, Product Code, or Sales Tax Item Error