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New · 45 states · Q1 2026
Stripe + Shopify integrations · 24hr filing turnaround

Sales tax, filed automatically, in every state where you sell. Stop hand-filing returns.

If you sell across state lines, you have sales tax obligations in places you have never visited. We monitor your nexus thresholds through your existing Stripe and Shopify accounts, register you where required, calculate what you owe, and file every return. One dashboard, one invoice, every state.

Free nexus assessmentState fees pass throughOne-click cancellation24-hour filing turnaround
45+ states supported Stripe + Shopify integrations State fees at cost
Sales Tax · Multi-state Operator · 8 states
States with nexus8
active filings
MTD owed$2,140
across 8 states
Next filingMar 20
TX monthly
California: monthly filing due Mar 203,420 transactions · $1,240 owedScheduled
Texas: monthly filing due Mar 201,810 transactions · $640 owedScheduled
Washington: approaching nexus$96K YTD · threshold $100KWatch
45+
States supported
every state with sales tax
$40-100
Per state, per month
all filings included
30%
SMBs miss nexus
industry estimate
24hr
Filing turnaround
from data sync
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How it works

How it works Connect once. We handle the rest.

From nexus detection to monthly filing, end to end.

1

Connect Stripe + Shopify

One-click OAuth integration. We read transaction volume and customer state distribution; we never see your customer payment details.

2

Free nexus assessment

Within 60 seconds we tell you which states you already owe in and which states you are approaching threshold for. Free, no signup required.

3

Authorize registration + filing

Pick the states you want us to handle. We file the registrations within 5 business days; first returns due 30-60 days later depending on state schedule.

4

Monthly returns + audit support

We file every required return on the schedule each state requires. State fees pass through at cost. Audit support included on Multi-state Standard tier and above.

What is included

Every part of sales tax compliance. In full.

Nexus monitoring

Real-time tracking of your sales volume in every state. The moment you cross a threshold, we alert you and pre-fill the registration package.

Multi-state registration

We file the sales tax registration in each state where you have nexus. State fees pass through at cost; no service markup.

Monthly + quarterly filing

We file every required return on the schedule each state requires (monthly, quarterly, or annual). No surprise frequency changes.

Tax calculation

Per-transaction calculation pulled from your Stripe and Shopify data. Cross-checked against state-specific exempt products, holiday tax-free periods, and local district rates.

Audit support

If a state audits, we provide the filing record and stand behind every return we filed. Audit-defense service available as add-on.

De-registration

Stop selling in a state? We file the withdrawal so you stop receiving filing notices and unnecessary registration renewals.

Pricing

Honest per-state pricing.

You only pay for states where you have active filing obligations. Stop selling in a state, stop paying for it.

Single state

$40/mo per state
For businesses with sales tax in one state.
  • Nexus monitoring (all 45 states)
  • Registration filing
  • Monthly returns
  • Stripe + Shopify integration
  • State fees pass through at cost

Multi-state · Enterprise

$100/mo per state
For 10+ state operators with high complexity.
  • Everything in Standard
  • Per-transaction location lookup
  • Local district + city tax handled
  • Dedicated state-tax specialist
  • Audit defense included
FAQ

About sales tax filing.

What is sales tax nexus?
Nexus is the connection between your business and a state that triggers sales tax obligations. After South Dakota v. Wayfair (2018), every state can require collection based on economic activity (typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions per year), even if you have no physical presence.
What if I have not been filing in states where I should be?
We can help with voluntary disclosure. Many states offer favorable terms (reduced penalties, limited look-back) for businesses who come forward proactively. Our assessment surfaces the exposure; we handle the disclosure if you authorize.
Does this replace Avalara or TaxJar?
For many of our customers, yes. We focus on US sales tax for SMBs with Stripe / Shopify-based revenue. Avalara and TaxJar are appropriate for larger enterprises with complex ERP integrations or global tax needs.
Do you handle local + city sales tax?
Yes, on the Multi-state Enterprise tier. Some jurisdictions (Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama) have complex local tax structures requiring per-transaction location lookup. We handle this layer.
How quickly can I get started?
Free assessment runs in under 5 minutes. Full setup including state registrations takes 5-15 business days depending on which states.
Can I cancel?
One-click cancellation, any state, any time. We hand back your filing history; you can take it to another provider or self-file going forward.
60day promise

The File.Business Promise

If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. If you change your mind in the first 60 days, we refund our service fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.

60-day money-back Penalty-free filings Cancel anytime No surprise fees
Free assessment

Find out where you owe sales tax.

Connect Stripe or Shopify in 60 seconds and we will tell you which states you already owe in and which you are approaching threshold for.

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File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the appropriate state agency. SOC 2 Type II audited. 220,000+ businesses formed since 2017.