NJ Sales Tax Compliance & Filing
Sales tax registration, filing, and compliance for NJ businesses, so you collect the right amount and never face a surprise audit.
NJ sales tax compliance services include registration with the NJ Division of Revenue, determining taxable vs. exempt transactions, filing NJ ST-50 returns, economic nexus analysis for remote sellers, and audit defense. Monaco CPA handles sales tax for NJ professional services firms, SaaS companies, e-commerce sellers, and retailers.
New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax applies to a wide range of transactions, but the rules on which services and digital products are taxable are genuinely confusing, even for experienced business owners. Getting it wrong can mean years of back taxes, interest, and penalties.
Monaco CPA helps NJ businesses determine whether they need to collect sales tax, register with the NJ Division of Revenue, file returns, and respond to audits. This service covers professional services firms, SaaS companies, e-commerce sellers, retailers, and restaurants across New Jersey.
**Key NJ rule most businesses get wrong:** Professional services (accounting, legal, medical, consulting) are generally exempt from NJ sales tax. But information services, data processing, SaaS delivered electronically, and many digital products are taxable. If you're running a software business or a hybrid product-service business, the line matters significantly.
**Remote sellers:** After the Supreme Court's Wayfair decision, NJ requires out-of-state sellers to collect NJ sales tax once they exceed $100,000 in NJ sales or 200 separate transactions in NJ per year. If you're selling into NJ from another state, economic nexus rules may require registration.
What's Included
How It Works
Nexus & Obligation Review
I review your business activities to determine whether you have a NJ sales tax collection obligation, and whether you have any exposure from prior periods.
Registration & Setup
NJ-REG registration filing with the NJ Division of Revenue and filing schedule setup based on your expected sales volume.
Transaction Classification
I review your products and services to determine which are taxable, which are exempt, and how to document exemptions properly.
Filing & Ongoing Compliance
I prepare and file your NJ ST-50 returns on schedule and handle any correspondence or audit inquiries from the NJ Division of Taxation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to charge NJ sales tax on consulting services?
Is software taxable in NJ?
What is the NJ sales tax economic nexus threshold?
How often do I need to file NJ sales tax returns?
What happens if I haven't been collecting sales tax?
Are NJ restaurant meals taxable?
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These testimonials reflect individual client experiences and do not guarantee similar outcomes. Results vary based on each client's specific facts and circumstances. No client was compensated for providing a review. Tax savings and outcomes depend on individual tax situations and are not typical of all client experiences.
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