Sales Tax for Events: Calculated, Collected, and Remitted

Automate sales tax for events and ensure you’re always in compliance.

Calculated across 9,000+ jurisdictions
Collected automatically at checkout
Remitted on your behalf
Included for all events (no extra cost)

Sales Tax for Events is Complicated (But it Doesn’t Have to Be)

Sales tax obligations for events vary widely based on state and jurisdiction, with more than 9,000 sales tax jurisdictions in the United States. Luckily, Marketplace Facilitator Laws shifted the obligation for managing sales tax for events from individual sellers (you) to the platform facilitating the sale (TicketSignup).

No more guessing what you owe. TicketSignup makes sales tax easy!

We Calculate Sales Tax

We access sales tax rules from 9,000+ jurisdictions to determine the rate for each purchase.

We Collect Sales Tax

We add sales tax to checkout and collects accurate tax from each buyer.

We Remit Sales Tax

We file and remit sales tax with all applicable jurisdictions on behalf of your event.

We Report on Sales Tax

We provide sales tax reports on your dashboard for easy access in the event of an audit.

Sales Tax Compliance is Included
In TicketSignup’s 40¢ per Ticket Fee

TicketSignup has $0 platform fees for event directors and (very) low cost for your customers. Everything (including sales tax handling) is included.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

40¢

Per Ticket

2.9% + 30¢ Credit Card Processing

Free Tickets Are Free

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Sales Tax Compliance

Who Handles Sales Tax for Events?

Most ticketing platforms stop at collecting sales tax (or require you to calculate it). TicketSignup remits it for you, too.

Platform Calculates Sales Tax Collects Sales Tax Remits Sales Tax

TicketSignup

SimpleTix

Ticket Tailor

Etix

Beyonk Event Calculates

TicketLeap Event Calculates

FareHarbor Event Calculates

How TicketSignup Handles Sales Tax for Your Event

How TicketSignup Calculates Sales Tax

TicketSignup is partnered with Avalara for sales tax calculation.

We call Avalara’s API to get accurate, updated sales tax rates that apply to specific tickets & items
Purchasers are automatically shown accurate sales tax amounts based on the specific rules of the event location and purchaser location

TicketSignup calculates and collects sales tax for events.

Sales Tax How-To

Understand Sales Tax for Your Event

We maintain a public Taxability Matrix so you can see what items are taxable in each state.

Taxability is applied automatically; the Taxability Matrix gives you a better understanding of what taxes are being collected (and where)
In addition to the type of item, taxability depends on location and exemptions. The location may be calculated based on the location of the event (like for a ticket), the location of the shipping address (for shipped merch) or the location of the billing address (for a virtual event)
Exemptions exist in some circumstances. Many (but not all) states exempt nonprofits. Note: some states exempt nonprofits for purchasing items, but not for selling items.

View the Taxability Matrix

How to Handle Amusement Tax

Amusement tax is a type of tax that some states may impose in lieu of or in addition to sales tax.

Amusement taxes are not covered by marketplace facilitator laws* in most locations, so events are typically required to calculate and remit these taxes.
Amusement tax can easily be collected by extra fees to make remittance easier

How to Collect & Remit Amusement Tax

*There are a few exceptions, like Chicago & Cook County IL. Those locations have passed marketplace facilitator laws, meaning TicketSignup automatically calculates, collects, and remits amusement tax in those jurisdictions.

Deep Dive: How Event Sales Tax Is Applied

Resources for Sales Tax and Your Event

Sales Tax on TicketSignup

Get the full breakdown: how TicketSignup calculates sales tax, what you can adjust, and where to find reporting.

Learn More

Claiming a Sales Tax Exemption

Eligible for a sales tax exemption (for sellers)? Claim your exemption to disable sales tax collection.

Learn More

Sales Tax for Timed Entry Events

Timed entry events are complicated, but sales tax doesn’t have to be. See how it works for your event.

Learn More

Admissions and Amusement Tax

Admissions & amusement tax are separate, and typically need to be calculated, collected & remitted by your event.

Learn More

FAQ: All About TicketSignup and Sales Tax for Events

What types of events need to collect sales tax?

Many types of ticketed events need to collect sales tax. However, sales tax requirements vary across all 9,000+ jurisdictions.

Luckily, you don’t have to figure out if your event needs to collect sales tax. TicketSignup connect with Avalara to access the individual tax requirements and automatically collect any that are applicable for your event (and the purchaser).

Does TicketSignup remit sales tax for my event?

Yes, as a Marketplace Facilitator, TicketSignup is responsible for calculating, collecting, and remitting sales tax to all applicable jurisdictions on your behalf.

You can find reporting of the sales tax remitted on your event dashboard.

What is a marketplace facilitator law, and how does it affect event ticket sales?

Marketplace Facilitator laws simply mean that sales tax collection and remittance is required by the platform facilitating a sale (like TicketSignup) instead of the seller (you).

The only impact for your event is that you don’t have to worry about correctly calculating and remitting sales tax – it’s handled for you.

Does TicketSignup handle admissions and amusement tax?

In most cases, TicketSignup does not calculate or remit Admissions and Amusement tax. However, you can use our built-in tools to collect applicable Admissions or Amusement taxes and remit them yourself.

Learn more: https://info.ticketsignup.io/2023/11/03/admissions-and-amusement-tax-for-ticket-events/

In a select few jurisdictions (like Chicago, and Cook County, IL), marketplace facilitator laws have been passed for Amusement tax. In that case, TicketSignup will calculate and remit the tax.

I’m a nonprofit. Aren’t I exempt from Sales Tax?

Maybe. Nonprofits are exempt from paying sales tax (on items the nonprofit purchases) in many places.

Some states also provide sales tax exemptions for nonprofits that are selling items. However, not all states do: in some states, purchases made from nonprofit sellers are still subject to sales tax.

To learn more about sales tax exemptions, visit: https://help.ticketsignup.io/support/solutions/articles/17000132993-claiming-a-sales-tax-exemption-on-ticketsignup

How do I get sales tax reports for my event?

You can find sales tax reports on your TicketSignup event dashboard by navigating to Financial >> Sales Tax >> Sales Tax Reports.

All the Latest Blogs On Sales Tax for Events

September 19, 2024

Sales Tax for Timed Entry Events

Selling tickets online with TicketSignup simplifies sales tax management for timed entry events. With over 9,000 US tax jurisdictions, calculating, collecting, filing, and remitting sales tax can be complex and time consuming—especially for events drawing attendees from or taking place across multiple…

August 28, 2024

Amusement & Admission Tax Point of Sale Report

There is a new Amusement & Admission tax Point of Sale report. TicketSignup’s integrated Amusement and Admission tax setup and reporting makes it easy to collect and remit for events. We’ve extended amusement and admission tax report for events using TicketSignup’s PoS…

April 8, 2024

Change in Wisconsin Sales Tax for Non-Profits

Recently we heard from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue that it was not appropriate for TicketSignup to allow an exemption from sales tax for nonprofit organizations (including government entities). They provided a Wisconsin Department of Revenue Marketplace Provider Common Questions guide. Item 20…

November 3, 2023

Admissions and Amusement Tax for Ticket Events

Selling tickets online with TicketSignup can alleviate the burden of calculating, collecting, filing, and remitting sales tax payments for ticket events, as well as ensure compliance with complex sales tax laws. TicketSignup collects and makes payments for sales tax in all marketplace…

November 10, 2022

Farm Event Sales Tax

Farms that have events like sunflower festivals, haunts, fall fests, and corn mazes may need to collect sales tax on tickets, merchandise, and other items sold. Selling tickets online with TicketSignup can alleviate the burden of calculating, collecting, filing, and remitting sales…

August 22, 2022

Sales Tax for Ticket Events

TicketSignup takes care of all the obligations of calculating, collecting and remitting sales tax for ticket events. This takes many hours of work, as well as fears of incorrect calculation, off of event operators. All ticket vendors are obligated to provide this…

July 28, 2022

Sales Tax for Tickets

We have extended our Sales Tax automation that we have had on RunSignup to all Ticket Events. We collect sales tax for all 45 states that charge sales taxes, and make payments for the taxes on behalf of events. This means events…

Sales Tax for Events: Calculated, Collected, and Remitted

Sales Tax for Events is Complicated (But it Doesn’t Have to Be)

We Calculate Sales Tax

We Collect Sales Tax

We Remit Sales Tax

We Report on Sales Tax

Sales Tax Compliance is Included
In TicketSignup’s 40¢ per Ticket Fee

Who Handles Sales Tax for Events?

How TicketSignup Handles Sales Tax for Your Event

Deep Dive: How Event Sales Tax Is Applied

Set up Your Items

Taxability Rules Applied by Item Type & Location

Exemptions Applied

Sales Tax Collected at Checkout

Sales Tax Filed & Remitted

Sales Tax Reported

Resources for Sales Tax and Your Event

Sales Tax on TicketSignup

Claiming a Sales Tax Exemption

Sales Tax for Timed Entry Events

Admissions and Amusement Tax

FAQ: All About TicketSignup and Sales Tax for Events

What types of events need to collect sales tax?

Does TicketSignup remit sales tax for my event?

What is a marketplace facilitator law, and how does it affect event ticket sales?

Does TicketSignup handle admissions and amusement tax?

I’m a nonprofit. Aren’t I exempt from Sales Tax?

How do I get sales tax reports for my event?

All the Latest Blogs On Sales Tax for Events

Sales Tax for Timed Entry Events

Amusement & Admission Tax Point of Sale Report

Change in Wisconsin Sales Tax for Non-Profits

Admissions and Amusement Tax for Ticket Events

Farm Event Sales Tax

Sales Tax for Ticket Events

Sales Tax for Tickets

Sales Tax for Events: Calculated, Collected, and Remitted

Sales Tax for Events is Complicated (But it Doesn’t Have to Be)

We Calculate Sales Tax

We Collect Sales Tax

We Remit Sales Tax

We Report on Sales Tax

Sales Tax Compliance is IncludedIn TicketSignup’s 40¢ per Ticket Fee

Who Handles Sales Tax for Events?

How TicketSignup Handles Sales Tax for Your Event

Deep Dive: How Event Sales Tax Is Applied

Set up Your Items

Taxability Rules Applied by Item Type & Location

Exemptions Applied

Sales Tax Collected at Checkout

Sales Tax Filed & Remitted

Sales Tax Reported

Resources for Sales Tax and Your Event

Sales Tax on TicketSignup

Claiming a Sales Tax Exemption

Sales Tax for Timed Entry Events

Admissions and Amusement Tax

FAQ: All About TicketSignup and Sales Tax for Events

What types of events need to collect sales tax?

Does TicketSignup remit sales tax for my event?

What is a marketplace facilitator law, and how does it affect event ticket sales?

Does TicketSignup handle admissions and amusement tax?

I’m a nonprofit. Aren’t I exempt from Sales Tax?

How do I get sales tax reports for my event?

All the Latest Blogs On Sales Tax for Events

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Sales Tax Compliance is Included
In TicketSignup’s 40¢ per Ticket Fee