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Run Your Nexus Risk CheckCalifornia marketplace facilitator laws require certain marketplaces to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers for qualifying transactions.
However:
Sellers using Amazon, Walmart, or similar platforms must evaluate both marketplace collection and independent nexus obligations.
Run Your Nexus Risk CheckA marketplace facilitator is a platform that:
Common examples include large ecommerce marketplaces. California requires qualifying facilitators to collect and remit tax on certain sales.
Marketplace collection does not automatically eliminate nexus.
A seller may still:
Revenue from marketplace sales may still count toward the threshold.
Before registering or filing, confirm whether your business has created sales tax nexus in California or Texas.
Run Your Nexus Risk CheckEven when marketplaces collect tax, sellers may need to register if:
Registration obligations depend on total activity, not just marketplace transactions.
How to Register for Sales Tax in California | Amazon FBA Nexus California
California’s economic nexus rule is based on total sales revenue.
This may include:
Understanding whether marketplace revenue counts is critical in determining nexus.
If a seller exceeded the threshold but did not register, exposure may include:
Many sellers mistakenly assume marketplace collection eliminates all obligations.
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If your revenue includes marketplace and direct sales, evaluate total exposure before assuming registration is unnecessary.
Run Your Nexus Risk CheckIdentify potential California marketplace nexus exposure before penalties escalate.