In today’s newsletter, we will focus on sales tax for Japanese companies that are planning to do business in the U.S., as well as for those that have already started operations, but may not be familiar with the U.S. sales tax. Although the mechanics of U.S. sales tax are relatively straightforward, it is complicated by the fact that sales tax is administered at the state level rather than federally. Therefore, businesses must comply with 45 different state sales tax laws, including nexus regulations. (Five states do not impose a sales tax).

Join us at the Boston Career Forum from November 21-23 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center! Visit the POSI booth to explore CPA and consulting opportunities.

The economy could slow, speed up and then slow down again over the next 18 months

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Kazuhiro Ono to the position of Manager at Professional Outsourcing Solutions, Inc., effective July 1, 2025.

Despite policy uncertainty, the U.S. economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, with stable unemployment, lower inflation, and strong earnings. However, geopolitical risks and fiscal policies may add complexity.