
Deciphering Sales Tax One Charge at a Time: A Virginia Retail Sales & Use Tax Course
A single-focus foundation course: decide what, if any, of a transaction’s charges are subject to Virginia retail sales and use tax.
CPE training you can trust — self-study courses on Virginia Retail Sales & Use Tax, created by a CPA with 40+ years auditing and teaching the Commonwealth’s most-appealed tax.

Learn at your own pace, check your understanding with inline questions, then demonstrate mastery on a graded exam — and earn a certificate you can use for license renewal.
Rich, structured chapters you can read at your own pace. Inline review questions help you check your understanding as you move through each section.
Pass the final exam at 70% and instantly receive a downloadable certificate of completion with your CPE hours and field of study.
We focus where most non-compliance hides: the heavily-appealed areas of VA sales & use tax shaped by Commissioner rulings and court decisions.
Course content is backed by Virginia tax law, Tax Commissioner rulings, and Virginia court decisions.
You have a full year from purchase to pass, with as many attempts as you need. Correct answers are revealed once you pass.
VA sales-tax interpretation shifts with each ruling and decision. Our courses are written to keep you current.
The catalog
Individual, pay-per-course self-study on Virginia Retail Sales & Use Tax. Field of study: Taxes · QAS™ Self Study.

A single-focus foundation course: decide what, if any, of a transaction’s charges are subject to Virginia retail sales and use tax.

The Virginia registration and filing requirements for in-state, out-of-state, and consumer use tax filers, and the consequences of failing to file.
“Working with Jeri has been a game-changer for me. Tax law in Virginia can feel overwhelming and confusing, but Jeri has a unique way of breaking everything down, so it actually makes sense. He not only clarified the rules but also helped me feel confident about making the right decisions. His knowledge is top-notch, but what I really appreciate is how approachable and easygoing he is, he makes even the most complicated tax conversations feel manageable (and sometimes even fun!). I couldn't ask for a better advisor.”
“As a small business owner I wanted a better understanding of sales tax requirements and compliance, I found the content to be practical, relevant, and easy to follow. The course was broken down into manageable lessons and used real-world examples that helped me connect the concepts to my business. I highly recommend it to business owners, accounting professionals, and anyone responsible for sales tax compliance.”
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