Book excerpt: A Guide to Sales and Use Tax provides valuable information and insights on complying with a multitude of sales and use tax laws and regulations. From discovering the difference between sales tax and use tax to preparing for a state audit, you will learn what is required to successfully administer the taxes. You will also discover some of the most common mistakes businesses make when managing the taxes and how they can be avoided. Whether you are just starting out in business or are a seasoned tax professional, A Guide to Sales and Use Tax provides informative analysis and meaningful solutions to sales and use tax issues that every business must be prepared to address. Here are just a few of the topics covered in the guide:*Account registration and electronic fund transfers*Late payment and other notice of assessments *What to do with over or under collected taxes*Determining nexus *Managing certificates of exemption*Preparing for a state sales and use tax audit*Reverse audits.