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  • How to setup Sales Tax Autofile
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  • Sales Tax Autofile History
    Access Autofile History For Nexus states managed by Sidr Tax Autofile, we keep a history of all the filing records for you. You can access the history on this page. Filing period This is the time period that Sidr Tax filed for you. There are a few different kinds: 2024 Jan: This is a monthly filing for Jan. 2024 Q1: This is a quarterly filing for the first quarter. 2024 H1: This is a semi-annual filing for the first half of tFeatured
  • Autofile Frequently Ask Questions
    Autofile Frequently Ask QuestionsFeatured
  • Adding Payment Method
    Autofile Payment MethodFew readers
  • Filing Schedule and Monthly Estimated Remittance Report
    Filing Schedule Sidr Tax begins filing for our clients between the 5th- 15th of each month, and we schedule all payments on the 15th. If we file past the 15th, we will default payments to go out as soon as the state site allowsFew readers
  • Timely filing discounts by state
    Examples of State Discounts for Timely Sales Tax Filing Various states offer incentives for businesses that file and remit their sales taxes on time. These discounts can significantly reduce the tax burden and improve cash flow for businesses. Below is a detailed list of state-specific discounts available for timely sales tax filing. For states not listed below, it means that the state does not offer a statewide vendor discount for timely filing. Alabama General Sales Tax: 5% onSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for New York State
    How to setup Autofile for New York StateSome readers
  • Alabama: State Tax ID vs Local Tax ID
    What exactly is the difference between the State Tax ID and the Local Tax ID? When you register with the state of Alabama for a sales tax or seller's use tax license, Sidr Tax will issue both a state tax ID and a local tax ID for your convenience. Each ID consists of 14 digits, including a hyphen. Here’s how to understand your Tax Account IDs: If it’s a Sales Tax ID, it will start with "SLS". If it’s a Seller's Use Tax ID, it will start with "SLU". If it’s a Simplified SellerSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Washington State
    Grant access to your Washington State DOR account On dor.wa.gov click the Log in button. Log in by entering yourSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Oklahoma
    Allow third-party access to OkTap Login to OkTap. Click the Manage My Profile hyperlink in the top right cornSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for District of Colombia (Washington DC)
    Allow third-party access to MyTax DC (httSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Illinois
    How to setup Autofile for IllinoisSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Colorado
    Overview Colorado has 2 separate systems. They both allow filing sales tax, but there are differences. Before we go over the 2 systems, we must first clarify the concept of home-rule jurisdictions. AcSome readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Virginia
    Grant third-party access to Virginia Tax Virginia Tax requires clients to assign third-party access to Sidr Tax directly. (https://storagFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for California
    Provide third-party access security code Find your sales tax account ID on your CDTFA account home page. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/41e02b4bb361b800/53d43489-2514-43ac-Few readers
  • Bank account Requirements
    When setting up your bank account for tax payments with Sidr Tax, it's essential to meet specific requirements to ensure a smooth and secure transaction process. Here are the key requirements you need to know: U.S.-Based Banks Only: Sidr Tax requires that all bank accounts used for tax payments must be based in the United States. This policy helps in maintaining compliance with U.S. banking regulations and facilitates easier management of transactions. Type of Account: The bank accouFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Maryland
    How to setup Autofile for MarylandFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Nevada
    Grant access to My Nevada Tax We will notify you once we have submitted an access request to your account. Please review the following steps to grant us access. Login to your MyFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Minnesota
    Find and Provide Sales Tax ID Login to MN e-Services, and find your Sales Tax ID below. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e1600c862eFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Georgia
    Provide State Sales Tax ID (Optional) Grant third-party access to Georgia Tax CenteFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Alabama
    Allow third-party access to My Alabama Taxes A third party is an accountant, tax preparer, or payroll service provider that manages taxes for the taxpayer. A thiFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Texas
    Locate and Provide Your Texas Webfile Number Your Webfile number is your "access code" to Webfile issued by the Comptroller's office. It is printed in the upper left corner of the tax report we mail to eachFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Michigan
    Provide Michigan-specific Information About Your Entity To validate access to your account, please provide us with your filing frequency, your entity type, and if you have any other accounts with MichigFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Ohio
    Wait for Sidr Tax to request access to your Ohio Business Gateway account If your Ohio license is registered through Sidr Tax, you should have access to your account aftFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Idaho
    How to setup Autofile for IdahoFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Wyoming
    How to setup Autofile for WyomingFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Indiana
    Grant ePOA access Please follow the official guide from the IN DORFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Pennsylvania
    Find and Provide your Sales Tax Account ID from myPATHFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Utah
    Provide Utah Taxpayer Access Point Pin Once your business registration has been processed, your PIN letter will be mailed to you. If you do not have your PIN, you may request your PIN at  TAPSupport@utah.gFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Rhode Island
    Provide Sales Tax ID You can find your sales tax ID in the Rhode Island Taxpayer Portal. It's next to your sales/filing account. Please provide it to us in the AutofileFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Vermont
    Provide State Sales Tax ID Login to Vermont MyTax. Look up Sidr Tax ID GFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Louisiana
    License Types For sales tax purposes, Louisiana has three different license types.  Remote Seller: Seller has no physical presence in the state but makes more than $100,000 in annual sales or hasFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Hawaii
    Grant third-party access to your Hawaii Tax Online account Sidr Tax requires third-party access to your Hawaii Tax Online account to enable Autofile. After you fill out tFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Connecticut
    Find and Provide your Tax Registration Number and Tax Account ID from Connecticut myconneCT (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8ed15536e5389800/bFew readers
  • Why should I add a Bank Account vs a Credit Card?
    Why Sidr Tax Recommends Adding a U.S. Bank Account for Tax Payments At Sidr Tax, we strive to make your tax payment process as smooth and efficient as possible. One of the best ways to ensure a hassle-free payment experience is by adding a U.S. bank account to your Sidr Tax profile. Here’s why using a U.S. bank account is our recommended method for paying your taxes, especially compared to using a credit card. 1. Lower Costs Using a U.S. bank account to pay your taxes directly throughFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Missouri
    How to setup Autofile for MissouriFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Massachusets
    Accept third-party access request Once you finish adding Autofile information for Massachusetts, Sidr Tax will request access to your account as a third party. We will email you about accepting theFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Arizona
    Authorize delegate request Login to your  AZTaxes account, and accept the delegate request from Sidr Tax. Select the business you want to give access to. Go toFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for South Dakota
    How to setup Autofile for South DakotaFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Kansas
    Provide Tax Identification Number and Access Code To setup Kansas Autofile, you need to provide your tax identification number and access code. If you do not know your access code, business users may caFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Maine
    Grant third-party access to the Maine Tax Portal (httpFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for North Carolina
    Find and Provide your Sales Tax Account ID This is the Account ID that you use to file with NCDOR. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/webFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Florida
    Provide Certificate Number and Business Partner Number Certificate Number: You can see your Certificate Number by logging into MyFlorida. Business Partner NumFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Iowa
    Grant access to GovConnectIowa After Sidr Tax requests access to your account, a letter with an access approval code will be mailed to the taxpayer's primary or headquarterFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for New Mexico
    How to setup Autofile for New MexicoFew readers
  • Multi State Autofile Enrollment
    Understanding the Limitations of Bulk AutoFiling with Sidr Tax At Sidr Tax, we are committed to providing our users with efficient and reliable tax filing solutions. However, due to the complex and varied requirements across different states, Sidr Tax currently does not support the capability to enroll in mass or bulk AutoFiling for multiple states simultaneously. This article explains the reasons behind this limitation and explores the intricacies of state-specific validation requirementsFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Tennessee
    Locate and Provide Your Tennessee Location ID (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for New Jersey
    How to setup Autofile for New JerseyFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Alaska
    Grant third-party access to the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) To grant access to ARSSTC, please fill out the account number and activation code in the Autofile configuration form. You should have been given the activation code when you first signed up ARSSTC (httpsFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for North Dakota
    How to setup Autofile for North DakotaFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for West Virginia
    Grant third-party access to West Virginia MyTaxes West Virginia MyTaxes requires clients to grant Sidr Tax access to their accounts directly. (https://storage.crispFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for South Carolina
    Provide Business Name and Sales Tax ID You can find your business name and sales tax ID by logging into your South Carolina MyDorway account. (https://storageFew readers
  • Vendor Discounts When Filing State Sales Tax in a Timely Manner with Sidr Tax
    When it comes to managing sales tax, timely filing can offer more than just peace of mind—it can also lead to financial benefits. Many states reward businesses with vendor discounts for filing and remitting sales tax by the due date, which can add up to considerable savings over time. Sidr Tax helps you take advantage of these incentives as Sidr Tax will always try to apply for discounts to save you money when filing on your behalf. Benefits of Timely Filing All states penalize businessesFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Arkansas
    How to setup Autofile for ArkansasFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Nebraska
    Provide Sales Tax ID and PIN Nebraska provides you with your sales tax ID and PIN when you register. You can also find them in your previous sales tax returns. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdFew readers
  • Can Sidr Tax Backfile for me?
    Are you wondering if Sidr Tax can help you with backfiling your tax returns? Backfiling taxes can be a daunting task, especially if you're trying to catch up on multiple filing periods. Here’s how Sidr Tax supports you in ensuring your tax filings are complete and up-to-date. Sidr Tax’s Backfiling Support At Sidr Tax, we understand that keeping up with tax filings can sometimes slip through the cracks. That's why we offer backfiling services to our customers, often without the extra fees tFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Puerto Rico
    How to setup Autofile for Puerto RicoFew readers
  • Updating Your AutoFile Enrollment Following a Frequency Change Notification from the State
    Occasionally, you might receive a notification from the state regarding a change in your filing frequency for sales tax. This change means that the state has updated how often you need to file and pay your sales taxes—monthly, quarterly, or annually. Here’s what you need to do if you receive such a notification and are enrolled in Sidr Tax's AutoFile service. Immediate Actions to Take 1. Notify Sidr Tax: If you're enrolled in AutoFile, it's crucial that you inform us of any frequencyFew readers
  • How to grant access to your Mississippi TAP login
    For Mississippi, it is sometimes necessary to grant Sidr Tax access to your Mississippi TAP login. This is because Mississippi requires setting up TAP login before registering for a sales tax license. Grant Mississippi TAP access to Sidr Tax Login to your Mississippi TAP account. On your home page, click Manage My Profile. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e1600c862ede4800/group-10830-Few readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Wisconsin
    How to setup Autofile for WisconsinFew readers
  • How to setup Autofile for Mississippi
    How to setup Autofile for MississippiFew readers
  • How to grant administrator access to your state login
    It is sometimes necessary to grant Sidr Tax administrator access to your state login. This is because certain actions are only permitted through the administrator login. Such actions include and are not limited to: Registration when you already have another tax account in the state. This guide uses Illinois as an example. However, it can be used for the following states, since they all work similarly: Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Colorado District of Columbia (DC) Georgia HawaiiFew readers

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