California has extended the January 31,2025, sales and use tax filing deadline for taxpayers in response to recent wildfires.
Louisiana No Longer Mails Sales Tax Returns to Businesses, Effective January 2025
Beginning January 2025, The Louisiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will no longer print and mail copies of Louisiana state sales tax returns to businesses that are registered to collect and remit Louisiana sales tax.
Colorado Aims to Speed Up Sales and Use Tax Filing with New System
The Colorado Department of Revenue has launched enhancements to SUTS (Sales and Use Tax System) to simplify and speed up sales and use tax filing for businesses.
Sales Tax Guide to the Southwest United States
This comprehensive tool consolidates all the key details you need about sales tax in the Southwest United States—right at your fingertips.
Texas Issues Guidance on Sales and Use Tax Treatment of Imported Goods Stored in Bonded Warehouse
Texas has issued a letter ruling providing guidance on the sales and use tax treatment of imported goods stored in a bonded area.
Mississippi Announces New Method to Submit Voluntary Disclosure Agreements
The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced a new method for taxpayers to submit Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs).
Louisiana To Begin Collecting Sales Tax on Digital Products
Louisiana passed House Bill 8, which will go into effect January 1, 2025, and applies sales tax to previously untaxed digital goods.
Louisiana to Increase State Sales Tax Rate
Effective January 1, 2025, the Louisiana state sales tax rate will increase to a total of 5%. House Bill 10 provides a temporary increase of the state rate from 4.45% to 5% effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029.
Sales Tax in 2025: What You Need to Know
Sales tax changes are inevitable. You can fear them, loathe them, or pretend they don’t exist, but it’s better to meet them head on so you can be tax compliant.
Detroit, Michigan to Accept Cryptocurrency for Payment of Taxes and Fees
In a news release, the City of Detroit announced that it will soon provide Detroit residents with the option to pay taxes and other city fees using cryptocurrency through a secure platform managed by PayPal.
North Carolina Online Retailer Files Complaint Against Accounting Firm Over Failure to Advise on Wayfair Nexus Implications
North Carolina-based online retailer lodged a complaint in North Carolina Business Court against their tax advisory firm.
Your Guide to Sales Tax in the Mountain Region
Let\’s explore the key developments shaping sales tax in the Mountain Region, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate these changes confidently and efficiently.
Wyoming Offers Guidance on Vendor Compensation Credit
The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds vendors and direct payers that effective with the January 2012 payment reporting period, they are allowed to take a vendor compensation credit on their Wyoming sales and use tax returns. The credit is equal…
Illinois Appeals Court Partially Affirms False Claims Act Qui Tam Claim Against Lowe’s
The Appellate Court of Illinois First Judicial District has released an order affirming the Trial Court’s decision in case 15 L 50776, People of the State of Illinois, ex rel. v. Sears Brands, LLC, et al, Lowe’s Home Centers LLC Defendant- Appellee.
Ohio Rules True Object is Key in Determining Taxability of Services
CheckFree, which offers a variety of financial services in the state of Ohio, brought a refund case before the Board of Tax Appeals regarding services offered by CheckFree, primarily debit authorization.
Food and Sales Tax: Let’s Dig In
Who knew that as a sales tax professional, you had to be so in touch with the nuances of food types!? Let’s dig into the details of the taxation of food… both the sweet and the sour.
South Dakota Requires Use Tax from Infrastructure Management Company
In a recent ruling by the South Dakota Supreme Court, an infrastructure management company was found liable for over $75,000 in unpaid use taxes and interest.
Juice Drink Sales Tax Action Dismissed by Washington Court of Appeals
This case began after Keith Caneer purchased 100% juice from four major grocery stores which charged Mr. Caneer sales tax on the juice, tax which the plaintiff claims was wrongly and unfairly collected, as the juice was exempted from sales tax.
Casinos’ Gifts Not Subject to Sales and Use Tax in Louisiana
In a notice dated September 26,2024, the Louisiana Department of Revenue has declared that the actual cash amount paid at the time it is provided is the sales price for state sales tax purposes for items provided complimentary or at a discounted rate by a casino as an incentive to patrons.
Remote Retailer Files Challenge to Illinois “Leveling the Playing Field” Laws
PetMeds, a Florida based online retailer of pet supplies and medication, has recently lodged a petition with the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal to challenge an audit assessment.
California Introduces Reforms to Sales Tax Penalties
California Senate Bill 1528 introduced several administrative changes to sales tax and fee laws managed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
Alaska Repeals Sales Tax Transaction Threshold
The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission has announced that transaction count will no longer be a factor in determining economic nexus within the state effective January 1, 2025.
Louisiana Grants Sales Tax Filing and Payment Extension for Hurricane Francine Victims
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has granted an automatic filing and/or payment extension for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Francine.
Illinois Caps Vendor Discount
Effective January 1, 2025, a provision of Illinois HB4951 goes into effect which caps the sales tax vendor discount to $1,000 per month. The original idea behind offering this discount was as a form of compensation to businesses meant to…