A seller’s permit, sometimes called a sales tax permit, allows you, as a business owner, to buy goods at wholesale prices and resell them with the intent to make a profit.

Seller's permit holders are responsible for paying sales tax, although they may collect sales tax from consumers directly to cover this cost. Some states require seller's permit holders to make ...

The seller's permit is usually free to obtain and provides the business with a permit number. Sellers typically collect the sales tax at the time the buyer makes a purchase from the business.

California law says you don’t need a seller’s permit to operate a lemonade stand. Here are the rules you should know this summer.