Sales tax permit · Michigan
Registering for a Michigan sales tax permit
Michigan's state sales tax rate is 6% and its remote seller threshold is $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions, measured over the previous calendar year. If your business has crossed it and needs a permit, we prepare and submit the Michigan registration through www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/information/remote-seller-faq for $99, plus any state fee at cost.
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What Michigan says about remote sellers
Over $100,000 of gross sales or 200 or more transactions; register starting January 1 of the year after. Marketplace sales count toward the seller's threshold.
After the permit is issued
Treasury assigns monthly, quarterly or annual filing each year; all filers also file an annual return by February 28.
Michigan has a marketplace facilitator law, so sales through a marketplace that collects for you are handled by the marketplace.
Registration portal: www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/information/remote-seller-faq. Alabama · sales tax for online sellers
Paperwork only: whether your sales count toward the threshold is a tax question for your preparer. State fees at cost.
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What is Michigan's remote seller threshold?
$100,000 in sales or 200 transactions, measured over the previous calendar year.
Where do I register in Michigan?
On the state's portal, www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/information/remote-seller-faq. We submit it there for you.
How often are Michigan returns filed?
Treasury assigns monthly, quarterly or annual filing each year; all filers also file an annual return by February 28.
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