Ken Bianchi

Retail September 22, 2026 17 min read

Taking Indiana ST-105 Exemption Certificates at Checkout: Farm, Nonprofit, and Resale Sales Without Eating the Tax

An Indiana retailer should remove sales tax only when the purchaser has a valid exemption basis and provides the required documentation—usually a properly completed Indiana ST-105 exemption certificate, or another authorized certificate...

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Retail September 22, 2026 17 min read

Indiana’s Registered Retail Merchant Certificate: Renewal, Revocation for Unpaid Sales Tax, and How to Get Back to Selling Legally

Indiana retailers making taxable retail sales generally need an active Indiana registered retail merchant certificate. The RRMC normally operates on a two-year renewal cycle, but renewal depends on tax compliance. Missing returns...

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POS Tax Configuration August 25, 2026 26 min read

Configuring Indiana Food-and-Beverage and County Innkeeper’s Taxes in Your POS: Which Counties Charge What, and How to Report It

Indiana merchants can owe more than one tax on the same transaction. A restaurant may collect Indiana sales tax plus a local food-and-beverage tax, while a lodging property may collect state sales...

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POS Tax Configuration August 25, 2026 35 min read

Indiana Alcohol Permit Holders at the Register: ID Scanning, Sunday Sales Rules, and Keeping Card Transactions Compliant

Selling alcohol involves two separate approvals at checkout: the sale must be lawful under the permit and alcohol rules, and the payment must be processed correctly. A card authorization cannot override age...

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Payment Processing August 11, 2026 11 min read

Restaurant POS Systems Indiana: How Modern Checkout Technology Supports Faster Service in Busy Indiana Restaurants and Cafes

The restaurant and café industry has changed significantly over the past decade. Customers today expect more than delicious food and friendly service. They also want speed, convenience, and a smooth payment experience...

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Payment Processing August 6, 2026 12 min read

Cloud POS Indiana: The Role of Cloud-Based POS Systems in Modern Indiana Retail Operations

Retail businesses across Indiana are experiencing rapid changes in the way they serve customers, manage inventory, and process transactions. Consumer expectations have evolved significantly over the past decade. Shoppers now expect faster...

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Payment Processing August 1, 2026 16 min read

Choosing Payment Terminals: Common Mistakes Indiana Businesses Make When Choosing Credit Card Terminals

For many Indiana businesses, accepting card payments is now a basic requirement rather than an optional convenience. Customers expect fast, secure, and flexible checkout experiences whether they are shopping at a retail...

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July 27, 2026 9 min read

How Modern Checkout Systems Help Indiana Retailers Track Sales and Inventory Better

Indiana retailers across the state, from independent boutiques in Broad Ripple and Fountain Square to farm supply stores in rural communities and specialty food retailers in Fort Wayne and South Bend, are...

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Payment Processing July 22, 2026 9 min read

Why Wireless Payment Terminals Are Growing in Popularity Among Indiana Food Trucks and Pop-Up Stores

The way small businesses accept payments has changed dramatically over the past decade. Customers today expect the same fast, secure, and convenient payment experience whether they are shopping at a large retail...

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Payment Processing July 16, 2026 11 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees for Indiana Retailers

Accepting credit and debit card payments has become an essential part of running a successful retail business. Customers increasingly expect the convenience of paying with cards, mobile wallets, and contactless payment methods,...

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