How Jns Bros Cuts 80% Sales Tax Workload with Kintsugi

Founded by John and Steve, JnS Bros is a New Zealand-based streetwear brand that captures the essence of the Kiwi lifestyle. Known for their innovative approach to street fashion, John and Steve launched JnS Bros to provide a unique blend of comfort, quality, and individuality. Their journey began with a vision to create apparel that speaks to local and international audiences, celebrating New Zealand’s relaxed, creative vibe.

The brand offers a versatile range of products, including premium hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and accessories. Each piece is designed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring durability and a timeless aesthetic. JnS Bros’ collections are crafted to suit diverse tastes, making them a go-to destination for fashion enthusiasts who value high-quality, trend-forward streetwear.

At the core of JnS Bros is a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The founders are dedicated to creating apparel that resonates with their audience and minimizes environmental impact. By combining modern design with eco-conscious practices, John and Steve have established JnS Bros as a standout name in the global streetwear scene, appealing to customers who prioritize both style and ethical production.

Challenge: Manually tackling multi-state tax complexity

As JnS Bros expanded their streetwear business into the U.S., the complexities of managing sales tax compliance across multiple states quickly became apparent. Each state had its own tax laws, rates, and nexus requirements, dictating when sales tax needed to be collected.

With over 45 states enforcing unique rules, JnS Bros found themselves struggling to navigate the ever-changing landscape of sales tax obligations. Crossing sales thresholds in multiple states triggered new compliance responsibilities, making it increasingly difficult to manage these requirements manually while staying focused on scaling their business.

Their Shopify platform, while robust, lacked the automation necessary to handle the intricacies of diverse tax jurisdictions efficiently. This left JnS Bros vulnerable to errors, missed deadlines, and potential penalties—risks that could have significantly disrupted their expansion efforts.

Manually calculating sales tax was not only a time-consuming process but also a source of stress for their already busy team. As their U.S. customer base grew, so did their tax liability, making it clear that they needed a solution capable of automating real-time sales tax calculations and ensuring compliance in every state they operated in.

For JnS Bros, maintaining compliance wasn’t just about avoiding penalties; it was about building trust with their customers and ensuring the seamless operation of their growing business. The challenges of managing sales tax compliance underscored the need for a comprehensive solution to take the burden off their team, allowing them to focus on their passion for delivering high-quality, iconic streetwear to customers worldwide.

Solution: Kintsugi simplifies compliance for JnS Bros

Realizing the limitations of manual management, JnS Bros sought a solution that could automate their sales tax processes while ensuring compliance. They chose Kintsugi because of its seamless Shopify integration, real-time tax calculations, and automation capabilities that are tailored to e-commerce businesses.

By implementing Kintsugi, JnS Bros gained confidence in meeting U.S. tax requirements while focusing on expanding their product offerings and scaling their business globally. Kintsugi transformed JnS Bros' sales tax operations by automating tax calculations and filings.

Integrated directly with Shopify, Kintsugi ensured that every transaction adhered to state-specific tax rules without requiring manual effort. The platform's real-time updates helped JnS Bros stay compliant with ever-evolving tax regulations, reducing the risk of penalties or audits.

With Kintsugi, JnS Bros could efficiently track tax obligations across jurisdictions, monitor nexus thresholds, and generate accurate reports, allowing them to shift their focus back to business growth.

Impact: JnS Bros Saves Time and Money

• Time savings: Automation reduced JnS Bros' tax compliance workload by over 80%, freeing up valuable team resources for core business activities.
• Error reduction: Real-time updates and automated filings minimized the risk of errors, ensuring consistent compliance with state-specific tax laws. This also helps JnS Bros avoid potential penalties and charges.
• Operational efficiency: Kintsugi’s software has significantly improved operational efficiency for JnS Bros, reducing registration and filing time by up to 83%. This automation not only ensures seamless tax compliance when entering new markets but also lowers compliance costs, enabling the company to reinvest savings into growth and scaling strategies.

With Kintsugi as their compliance partner, JnS Bros is well-positioned to continue expanding their brand globally. By automating sales tax management, the company has successfully reduced its administrative burden, allowing them to focus on launching new products and reaching a wider audience.

Kintsugi has empowered JnS Bros to scale with ease, making it an essential part of their long-term growth strategy in the competitive ecommerce landscape.

About Kintsugi

Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, Kintsugi is dedicated to taking the stress out of sales tax compliance. Our platform automates the entire process, delivering high performance, reliability, and flexibility as your business scales. Top companies like Alchemy Marketing and Cabi use our app.  Sasha Novakovich of Alchemy Cloud just spent three minutes on the platform and understood their sales tax exposure.

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