Hi everyone,

I just set up a new account on Paypal – but I don’t know the first thing about tax.

Do I have to set up every single state’s sales tax amount? That seems like a lot of work :c(

Also, if I sell something to England or other countries… do I have to set up their sales tax?

Is there a way for Paypal somehow make this easy for me?

Please help!

I really need a merchant account for my online business. It’s comletely online, I woulsn’t need a physical machine. I already talked to my bank, the one I’ve been going to for years whom I run my personal and business accounts through, and they won’t give me one because it’s a new business and I need to have it running for at least a year. My business isn’t actually in operation yet, I mean it’s registered with all the necessary paperwork but will launch sometime in early 2011. That’s the point, I was to secure a merchant account before I open.
So, please, any advice on getting a merchant account? Is it better to contact local banks? Big national banks? I really need advice, I am opening so soon and the process can take so long!
Thank you!
I’m not sure how relocation and baby names makes somebody ditsy. Also, the bank I spoke to doesn’t know about either one of those things. I own a publishing company, and work as a consultant. But, thank you for sharing your answer.

I am planning on accepting credit cards over the internet, in person and over the phone. I need something reliable and solid and of course I am willing to pay more for a better co. that will provide the service in that reliable fashion.