On November 5, 2024, Nevada voters approved a ballot measure that will exempt diapers from Nevada sales and use tax, effective January 1, 2025.
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.
Missouri Enacts Sales Tax Exemption for Utility Infrastructure and Electricity Generation
Missouri has enacted Senate Bill 872, bringing significant changes to the state\’s sales tax regulations for the utility sector.
Alabama Tax Certificates of Exemption for Governmental/Statutorily Exempt Entity Projects
Alabama Tax Certificates of Exemption for Governmental/Statutorily Exempt Entity Projects
Kentucky Changes Filing Thresholds and Adds Exemptions
Kentucky enacted legislation effective July 15, 2024, that expands sales tax exemptions and changes definitions and filing thresholds.
New York Updates Cap Amount for Sales Tax Exemption for Electronic News Services
The cap amount for the New York sales and use tax exemption on sales and uses of electronic news services is set to increase.
New York State Offers Tax Exemption for Residential Energy Storage Systems
New York State has enacted an exemption from state sales and use tax for residential energy storage and their installation within the state’s 2024-2025 budget package, A08808.
Kansas Overrules Governor Veto to Enact New Exemptions, Deductions from Tax Base
At the end of April, the Kansas legislature overrode the governor\’s veto of a bill that provided multiple new exemptions and changed the treatment of manufacturer\’s coupons for sales and use tax.
South Carolina Enacts Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products
On May 13th, the governor of South Carolina signed a bill bringing into effect a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.
UPDATE: Oklahoma Amends Definitions of Food and Food Ingredients for Sales Tax Exemption
For purposes of Oklahoma’s sales tax exemption for food and food ingredients, the state has clarified the definition of “prepared food” and added definitions for “bottled water” and “food sold with eating utensils provided by the seller.”
Nebraska Enacts Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Diapers
Nebraska has enacted legislation that creates a sales and use tax exemption for diapers, effective July 1, 2027.
New Jersey Enacts Exemption for Sales of Items and Services Used in Certain Affordable Housing Projects
Effective May 1, 2024, New Jersey has enacted a sales and use tax exemption for sales of materials, supplies, and services for certain affordable housing projects.
Sales Tax and Sustainability: Bringing the Focus Back to Our Earth
Who knew sales tax could have an impact on the environment and the world we live in? They do! Learn more…
Digital Textbooks are Exempt from South Carolina Sales Tax
In a private letter ruling, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR) stated that a company’s sales and rentals of digital textbooks are exempt from South Carolina sales and use tax.
Illinois Provides Updated Guidance on Nonresident Purchaser Exemption for Motor Vehicles and Trailers
Illinois provided guidance on whether non-residents may claim an out-of-state purchaser exemption from sales tax when purchasing a motor vehicle or trailer in Illinois that will be titled in another state.
New Mexico To Introduce Deductions for Healthcare, Electricity, and More Effective July 1, 2024
New Mexico has enacted legislation to provide new deductions from the state\’s Gross Receipts Tax for various industries, with most coming into effect July 1, 2024, and remaining in effect until July 1, 2034.
Your Guide to Sales Tax in the Midwest
To catch you up and cut down your research time, we’ve compiled some of the essential Midwestern sales tax trends for 2024 that you need to know.
Florida Provides Information on Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Card Program
Florida began issuing Florida Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Cards to farmers who applied to and were approved by the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR).
Alabama Updates Rules for Contractors and Subcontractors
Effective February 12, 2024, under the amended Reg. 810-6-3-.77, Alabama contractors and subcontractors saw changes to their requirements.
Key Sales Tax Updates Affecting the Southeastern United States
Picture this: an evolving sales tax landscape throughout the United States where sales tax rules resemble a puzzle, and being up to date on the Southeast region is the missing piece for compliance success.
Walmart Entity Qualifies for Resale Exemption in Missouri
The Supreme Court of Missouri found that Walmart Starco is exempt from use tax on its purchases of information technology equipment that it modified and subsequently sold to Walmart affiliates.
6 Best Practices for Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Management
These six best practices for sales tax exemption certificate management can help prevent documentation snafus.
Illinois Provides Tax Exemption for Aircraft Parts
On June 7, 2023, Governor J.B Pritzker signed S.B. 1963, which amended Article 5 of the Use Tax Code to provide exemptions for aircraft parts.
Washington Provides Guidance on Taxability of Business Assets
The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued guidance regarding the taxability of sales of business assets.