NE6 Marketplace Facilitator Responsibilities
As a licensed marketplace facilitator in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NE6 takes on specific responsibilities regarding the collection and remittance of sales tax on behalf of vendors who sell through our platform. This ensures compliance with state regulations and provides a streamlined experience for both vendors and customers.
What Does Being a Marketplace Facilitator Mean?
NE6 is officially registered with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue as a marketplace facilitator. This status grants us the authority and responsibility to collect and remit Massachusetts sales tax on behalf of sellers who utilize our platform to facilitate the sale of tangible personal property or services.
Our Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Tax Collection and Remittance: As a marketplace facilitator, NE6 is required to collect and remit sales tax for all transactions involving Massachusetts customers. If you are a vendor using our platform, NE6 will handle this process for you, ensuring all applicable taxes are collected and submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
- Providing Documentation to Vendors: Vendors are entitled to receive copies of our Marketplace Facilitator Certificate of Collection and Sales and Use Tax Registration Certificate. These documents confirm NE6’s compliance with state regulations and our role in managing sales tax on your behalf.
- Compliance and Communication: If for any reason NE6 is no longer required to file as a marketplace facilitator, we are responsible for notifying both the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and all marketplace sellers in a timely manner.
- Transparency: NE6 is listed as a marketplace facilitator on the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s website, offering transparency to all our vendors and customers.
Required Documents for Vendors:
We provide the following documentation to all vendors who use our platform, ensuring clarity and legal compliance:
- Marketplace Facilitator Certificate of Collection: This document certifies that NE6 collects and remits Massachusetts sales tax on your behalf.
- Sales and Use Tax Registration Certificate: This certificate confirms NE6 is registered with the state to facilitate the collection of sales tax.
Vendor Action Steps:
If you are a vendor using NE6, no action is required from your side to handle Massachusetts sales tax. NE6 will:
- Automatically collect and remit sales tax for all eligible transactions within Massachusetts.
- Provide you with the necessary documentation for your records.
Additional Information:
For more information on Massachusetts sales tax laws and marketplace facilitators, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s website at mass.gov/dor.
Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please submit a support ticket at https://newenglandconnect.com/submit-ticket/.