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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). If these tools still do not eliminate package theft, consumers can have the items shipped to a PO Box or a pick-up locker.

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Understanding Inventory Tax: An eCommerce Merchant’s Guide

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Similar to sales tax and economic nexus, inventory tax requirements vary by state and can vary based on how long the inventory is stored there, whether it is being shipped out of state or being stored in a 3PL or other third party warehouse , and in some cases may even include work in process (WIP) inventory. Is There a Federal Inventory Tax?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. Same-day delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, and delivery of orders containing alcohol is currently limited to select stores in Illinois and Florida.

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What is excise duty? A guide for alcohol producers

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The implications of this tax are significant, and this article covers what it is, who pays, and how it is collected across different jurisdictions. Anyone in the business of producing alcohol will need to be familiar with excise duty, an indirect tax applied to the product and ultimately passed on to the consumer.