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The Hidden Nexus Trap Costing Shopify Sellers Thousands
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- Jan 6, 2026
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Summary
Most Shopify sellers have no idea they're breaking tax laws until it's too late—and the penalties are brutal. In this episode, discover: Four types of nexus that trigger tax obligations beyond economic thresholds: physical locations, affiliate commissions, click-through traffic, and even trade show attendance create instant compliance requirements Why Amazon FBA sellers get blindsided when launching Shopify stores—Amazon handles sales tax automatically while Shopify puts the burden entirely on you, creating massive compliance gaps 2025's aggressive tax changes: Illinois eliminating transaction thresholds, California charging $800 minimum just to store one product, and states adding new service taxes monthly Reuben Mattinson is CEO of RJM Tax Exemption, serving 4,000+ e-commerce businesses as the #1 rated tax compliance firm on TrustPilot in the Shopify ecosystem. Whether you're doing $10K months or $1M months, this conversation delivers actionable insights you can implement this week. 📝 Full show notes, strategic takeaways, and resources: https://ecommercefastlane.com/podcast/episode-441/ Connect with us: 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenhutt 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shutt/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingwithshopify