# Sales Tax (Digital Products)

> Sales tax on digital products covers the indirect taxes creators must collect and remit when selling downloads, courses, or memberships across different regions.

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##  What is Sales Tax on [Digital Products](/glossary/digital-product)?

Sales tax on [digital products](/glossary/digital-product) refers to the indirect taxes that governments impose on downloads, courses, memberships, and other digital goods. Rules vary widely by country and even state: some regions tax streaming subscriptions or ebooks, while others exempt educational materials. Creators selling internationally must determine nexus, register for the appropriate programs, collect the correct rate at checkout, and remit returns on schedule. Many platforms provide tax [automation](/glossary/automation) or act as the [merchant of record](/glossary/merchant-of-record) to simplify compliance.

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