Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson

Scott leads Avalara’s effort to be the first name in sales tax automation. Prior to joining Avalara Scott was the first Executive Director of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. For seven years Scott acted as the chief operating officer of an organization devoted to making sales tax simpler and more uniform for the benefit of business. Before joining Streamline Scott spent ten years as the Director of the South Dakota Sales Tax Division where he was responsible for the state sales and use tax, the state’s contractor’s excise tax, the sales and use tax for over two hundred cities, and the sales and use tax for four tribal governments.
Why SMB Retailers Are Losing Money on US Sales Tax Holidays

By the end of 2024, over 30 sales tax holidays took place across 20 states, offering shoppers temporary tax breaks on items such as school supplies, clothing and appliances. These events are designed to drive consumer spending and boost retailers’ bottom lines, but for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), they're more of a burden…

The U.S. Turns to Tax for COVID-19 Economic Relief

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, governments worldwide are trying to figure out the best way to bolster the slowing economy. To date, most countries across Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea, and more, are implementing value-added tax (VAT) cuts and tax relief on specific industries and products. Beyond Asia, we're also seeing…

The Supreme Court and Sales Tax: What You Need to Know

For online retailers, few issues are as confusing and cumbersome as understanding sales tax obligations in various states. Most companies either try to find an automated solution or stick their heads in the sand and hope for the best. In the face of this complexity, the Supreme Court recently agreed to hear South Dakota v.…

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