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1. [READ/LISTEN] Equity Crowdfunding for Ecommerce

In the latest episode of LedgerGurus Ecommerce Finance Podcast, we discuss equity crowdfunding

  • Raise up to $5M via this alternative fundraising method
  • Flexible fundraising: Offer equity, SAFEs, notes, or debt
  • Parallel 506(c) raise can attract bigger accredited investors

Click here to listen or watch the full episode

2. [READ] August 1 Tariff Deadline is Near. Here are the Countries with Deals and those Without

  • Only 8 trade deals struck in 120 days; Canada, Australia, and India still exposed.
  • Key tariff reductions: Vietnam 46%→20%, Indonesia 32%→19%, Japan 25%→15%.
  • Non-deal countries face 15–35% tariffs; Canada hit hardest at 35% starting Aug 1.

3. [WATCH] Stop Overpaying Sales Tax in These States (MTC Resale Certificate Tutorial)

Still paying sales tax in states where you’re not registered? The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) resale certificate might be your fix.

  • What the MTC certificate is and how it works
  • Which states accept it (and which don’t)
  • Step-by-step walkthrough of how to fill it out
  • What ID number to use (even if you're not registered)
  • How to stop vendors from charging you unnecessary tax

In Other News

[READ] This ‘boring’ tariff strategy can make a huge difference

  • HTS code audits can legally cut tariffs.
  • In one example, a company lowered rates from 55% to 30%.
  • Regulatory updates often lag behind breaking news and social media posts.
  • Learn more on this topic in the Ecommerce Finance Podcast episode Tariffs 101

[READ] The Implementation Timeline of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

See this timeline view of changes from the Big Beautiful Bill. Here are some key ones for businesses:

  • Full expensing for research and development retroactive to Jan 1, 2022 for small businesses
  • Full expensing for equipment expense equipment costs in year purchased effective Jan 19, 2025
  • Expanded business interest deduction starts Jan 1, 2025
  • Investors may exclude an additional $5 million in qualified small business stock capital gains from tax starting January 1, 2026

[READ] 5 international tax compliance strategies when going global

  1. Establish local VAT expertise or competent outsourcing
  2. Ensure proper data flow for outsourced VAT compliance
  3. Be aware of “Wayfair style” economic nexus laws in the EU
  4. Prepare for non-uniform reporting requirements across countries
  5. Get ready for a staged rollout of mandatory e-invoicing

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