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 Gross Receipts Tax Rate Drops to 4.875% on July 1, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023, New Mexico’s state-level gross receipts tax rate is reduced from 5% to 4.875%, enacted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
State Sales Tax Rates
This chart lists the standard state level sales and use tax rates. The range of local taxes is also included as a quick reference. Chart is updated monthly.
The Southern States’ Reaction to SD v. Wayfair; A Summary
Post-Wayfair, significant sales tax legislative changes have happened on a daily basis, and the Southern states are no exception. We’ve seen a flurry of sales tax legislative activity recently regarding changes for remote sellers making sales into Southern states. If…
Utah to Increase State Sales Tax Rate
Utah will increase its state sales tax rate from 4.7 to 4.85% on April 1, 2019.
East Coast States Sales Tax Changes to Know
We explore four recent East Coast sales tax updates and examine how these changes may affect your business operations, including some opportunities that may reap big benefits.
Arkansas Decreases General Sales and Use Tax Rate for Food
Arkansas has decreased its general sales and use tax rate on food to 0.125%, effective January 1, 2019.
Missouri Localities Vote Down Use Tax on Remote Sales
Voters in several Missouri localities have rejected ballot initiatives to impose use tax on remote sales.
D.C. Increases Sales and Use Tax Rate
The District of Columbia will increase its sales and use tax rate to 6%, effective October 1, 2018.
Louisiana Decreases Sales Tax Rate
Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2025, Louisiana has decreased its state sales tax rate from 5% to 4.45%.
Tennessee Authorizes Local Option Transit Surcharge
Effective April 26, 2017, Tennessee enacted legislation authorizing local governments to levy a local option transit surcharge on multiple local privilege taxes.
California State Sales Tax Rate Decreases on January 1, 2017
On January 1, 2017, California’s state sales and use tax rate will decrease, after three years of a temporary sales tax rate increase. The rate decrease includes the statewide county tax.
New Jersey Enacts Legislation to Reduce State Sales Tax Rate
Effective January 1, 2018, New Jersey’s state sales and use tax rate is reduced. The enacted legislation includes transition rules for contracts that cover periods crossing the tax rate changes.
South Dakota Enacts State Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase
South Dakota increased its sales and use tax rate, effective 06/01/16. More…
Louisiana State Sales Tax Rate Increases to 5% on April 1, 2016
Louisiana increased its sales and use tax rate, effective 04/01/16 through 06/30/18. More…
Cook County, Illinois increases sales tax rate
The Cook County, Illinois Board passed a sales tax rate increase, effective 01/01/16. More…
Kansas Increases Sales and Use Tax Rate
Kansas enacted legislation that increases the state’s sales and use tax rate, effective 07/01/15. More…
Puerto Rico Increases Sales Tax to 11.5%
Puerto Rico enacted legislation to increase the commonwealth’s sales tax, effective 07/01/15. More…
Philadelphia Extends Current Sales and Use Tax Rates
Effective July 1, 2014, Philadelphia will add 1% to its sales and use tax rates. However, the current rate of 2% will decrease to 1% on June 30, 2014.
Puerto Rico Re-Establishes 6% Sales Tax Rate
Puerto Rico Governor Garcia Padilla signed legislation re-establishing the 6% sales and use tax rate, effective February 1, 2014. A reduction in the tax rate from 6% to 5.5% was originally approved to go into effect on December 1, 2013…
Maine Enacts Temporary Sales Tax Rate Increase
Maine has enacted a temporary sales tax rate increase. Effective from October 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015, the state sales tax rate will increase from 5% to 5.5%. Additionally, during that period, the hotel room tax rate will increase…
District of Columbia to Reduce Sales Tax Rate
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray has signed the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013, reducing the sales tax…
Ohio Enacts Sales Tax Rate Increase
Ohio Governor John R. Kasich has signed the fiscal year 2014-2015 state budget, which contains various tax changes. Effective September 1, 2013, Ohio’s state sales tax rate increases from 5.5% to 5.75%. (H.B. 59, Laws 2013, generally effective 91 days…
Arkansas Implements Temporary Rate Increase
Arkansas has implemented a temporary 0.5% increase in the state sales and use tax rate, effective July 1, 2013. The rate increase will be levied on all taxable sales except food and food ingredients, will be collected for approximately 10…