CERTIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER (CSP)

An entity certified by the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board to set-up and integrate its software with the seller's accounting system so that once integrated, it accurately calculates the applicable state and/or local sales and/or use taxes on each transaction processed by the software; prepares and files the applicable sales and/or use tax returns and makes the required remittances to the participating states; maintains the documentation necessary to support the amounts reported; responds to and provides the supporting documentation related to any notices or audits conducted by the participating states; protects the privacy of the information it receives; and maintains compliance with the standards set by the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board