Executive Bio
Ritu Sharma brings strong academic expertise in accounting and law to the team's research function. With an M.Com in Accounts & Law and over 3 years of experience in financial content research and tax data journalism, she specializes in US state sales tax law and indirect tax compliance. She played a lead role in building our comprehensive 50-state tax database and routinely monitors Department of Revenue announcements for legislative changes. Her work ensures that the rates used in our calculator represent the most current legal requirements.
Primary researcher for all 50-state tax rate data. Writes and verifies blog content. Monitors state DOR announcements for rate changes.
Academic Foundation
M.Com (Accounts & Law)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
B.Com (Hons) — Commerce & Taxation
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
Professional Merit
Editorial Integrity
Every technical calculation and tax rate reference on this site undergoes a three-layer review process overseen by Ritu Sharma:
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Official Data Sourcing Direct extraction from State Department of Revenue (DOR) portals and IRS statutes to ensure baseline accuracy.
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Technical Validation Verification of the reverse-calculation algorithms using double-precision mathematics to prevent rounding errors.
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Expert Proofing Manual review of edge cases (nexus limits, local surcharges) before any update is deployed to the network.