Remote Transmission Dip Stick Aftermarket Support?

[ControlNode]

You are next, you are 8th in the next batch, so, soon.

It would have been last night that I sent the message out, but the Shopify program is not functioning like I thought, I clicked the box 'collect taxes' oh no, it's not that easy.

The 2018 ruling about collecting taxes in all the states you sell in is a nightmare, it looks like it's going to be over 400$ a month for a service that does that, or I have to see if I have a nexus in that state and register with each state I sell in, with a zero to 45$ yearly fee, even if I only sell one in that state.
I talked to the Avalara rep yesterday, she said that ruling put them in business basically, I know I cant afford the service when you have to have a zoom meeting with a rep to discuss what my business needs are, she wouldn't even give me a ballpark price ?

Anybody here have a home business? how do you deal with it? just ignore it, will they audit me if I sell a dipstick in Florida or wherever without giving them the few bucks tax? Now I know why ebay is so popular, they handle all of that tax BS, maybe it's starting to look better, by the time I add up the Shopify fees and however I handle this tax thing, ebay is a deal at the 9% or whatever the current fees are.

So, to un-hijack this, I have a 9:00 meeting, after that I hope to send out the next group message.

First, for a small business, I think it's a non-issue, but of course the companies providing the service will see it the other way, it's sales to them.

Looking at the Nexus map You could also go the route of not bothering, but also capping annual sales, (dollar amount) or (number of), under the thresholds in states where that would be an issue. So as long as you're not physically in those states or have one of the other Nexus connections (affiliated partner, or such) in the state it's not on you. Using my home state of NC as the example, if you don't have 200+ sales or sales >= $100,000 it doesn't look needed. Again, by having users create accounts and having the address on file you could not present them with the option to buy when their region is at its cap and state they should be available again at the start of the new year (or fiscal year depending on how that state does it). If you project that in a given state you are likely to reach/exceed that number, you could also create the account for that state and collect taxes there. The only possible problem there is if you then have to pay taxes on the sales prior to the threshold being reached and that varies state to state. It may be a good idea that if you project reaching those numbers you pad the prices there for the expected sales taxes so you can cover it without being out of pocket. You may find you only need to file with a few states, and it could be way cheaper than those "all inclusive" service plans for all states.

Also, in North Carolina the buyer is responsible for the "Use Tax". If I go to VA to buy a computer or such and even pay the VA taxes on it, if I bring it back home in NC to use it, I have to pay taxes based on the purchase price. Same of any online purchases that I didn't get charged NC state taxes. It gets declared on my annual taxes. I also can deduct whatever I paid in taxes out of state on my form to offset that tax or even 0 it out. I don't know if NC pursues that money from that other state or not.

And lastly, I'm not a financial advisor and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so find the option you are most comfortable with and discuss it with your advisor.

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[Sojourner]

First, for a small business, I think it's a non-issue....

That's interesting. I do know of a number of companies I've bought from (website direct or via Shop) that haven't charged me my state's sales tax. And these are what I would consider not-small companies. Don't want to provide their names here "out in the open," but I'm betting most here on the forum have bought from them.

Long shot, but maybe find a small company that doesn't and ask them how they do it?

Also, in North Carolina the buyer is responsible for the "Use Tax". If I go to VA to buy a computer or such and even pay the VA taxes on it, if I bring it back home in NC to use it, I have to pay taxes based on the purchase price. Same of any online purchases that I didn't get charged NC state taxes.

States are like addicts when it comes to sales tax. (I would usually wander over into my "small government" rant now, but this is neither the time nor place for my rant.)

 

[Fitzmotor]

So, it's not great, but it's not horrible, $190 a month ?

 

[Fitzmotor]

Messages going out soon!

 

[dapakattack]

We can all thank Greg Abbot (governor of Texas) for this collecting of sales tax on internet sales mess. When he was the AG he went after Amazon to collect TX sales tax.

 

[Fitzmotor]

Yeah that figures, what a pain in the ass!

And of course the 190$... they forgot to mention that for it all to really work, I need another component, just 100$ a month more?

 

[Fitzmotor]

Just sent out the latest message, that should actually get me caught up with the topic list, that's everyone who posted interest here, not the voting list.

I will mass message the voting list to try and cover anybody who may still have interest.

 

[mk842766]

Just ordered mine!

 

[deldew123]

Just sent out the latest message, that should actually get me caught up with the topic list, that's everyone who posted interest here, not the voting list.

I will mass message the voting list to try and cover anybody who may still have interest.

I'm interested. I have a 2021 Tremor.

 

[Fitzmotor]

Message sent!

I'm interested. I have a 2021 Tremor.

 

[Fitzmotor]

I just messaged the YES voter list in 3 big group messages, some messaged have possibly already bought one, or no longer wanted one. I tried to exclude the previous purchasers, but I know I missed some cross referencing all the list.

That should cover all the list, the voter list, the private messages to me list and the post's here in the topic list.

If by chance the demand exceeds inventory, I should have more in stock by the end of the week.

I hope I didn't miss anyone, if I did, please let me know.

Thank you everyone for all the interest, I really appreciate it.

The voter list is what made me think this could really be possible, then all of the positive input and support sent me down the rabbit hole, whew, I still haven't come out the other side

 

[TheExtra404]

Yo, I am interested as well. I have a 22 Tremor. Let me know if/when you can fit my order in.

Thank you.

 

[DonS]

Mike, Could i get on the list. Don

 

[CompDude]

MTB had asked me to design a proprietary funnel specifically for the Fitzstick...this is what I've come up with...this prototype is a 3D printed proof of concept with a integrated hook to provide hands-free stability against the cowl seal...Mike will get quotes for production...probably be injection molded and will include O-rings for seal at the bottom insertion end...who knows what color they can be made of...

What do you guys think of this accessory? Do you need one? Of course you do! ?

Along with this, I think Mike should consider putting my earlier oil fill funnel design into production...it fits great but I wouldn't trust a 3D print not to snap off in the middle of a fill...this over-sized oil fill funnel has the same locking mechanism as the oil cap so it's also hands-free...and of course it would fit all other Ford with the same oil fill fitting...

Your funnel for the Fitzstick public yet? I would pay for the STL..

 

[Fitzmotor]

Hey Don, I just opened up the website to the public.

mikesbuildshop.com

I sure hope I have covered everyone here on the lists who may have wanted one.

I originally thought I would make a big deal of it, put up a new topic here and over on other social media sites, but I think going into it slowly will be the plan.

I have 44 in inventory now, about add in 27 more.

I gotta thank everyone here for all the support?

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