Streamlined Sales Tax Member States Submit New Certificates of Compliance and Update Tax Administration and Taxability Matrices for 2022

All Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement member states have now submitted their 2022 updated certificates of compliance, tax administration practice matrices, and updated library of definitions.

SST Releases New Exemption Certificate

The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board has released their new exemption certificate.

Top 3 Reasons to Participate in Streamlined Sales Tax

The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Project/Agreement is the result of cooperative efforts across the states to simplify sales and use tax collection and administration for taxpayers and states alike to create more uniform sales and use tax systems. States that…

Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement is Amended to Revise Amnesty Qualifications

The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board has made amendments to the SST Agreement to revise its amnesty-related provisions.

2020 Sales Tax Legislative Outlook

We turned to sales tax policy experts to gage what the top issues will be in the 2020 legislative session and trends we can expect in sales tax for 2020.

Sellers May Be Contacted About Other Taxes Under New Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board Rule

Sellers registered through SSTP may be contacted about other taxes in the member states where they register with the SSTP.

Tennessee Legislation Requires Out-of-State Dealers to Provide Local Sales Information, Eliminates Flat Rate Local Tax & Adds SST Sourcing Rule

Tennessee has enacted legislation that impacts information reporting, rates, and sourcing rules for remote sellers, effective October 1, 2019.

Missouri Introduces Legislation to Adopt Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement

The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision and disallowed a lender’s refund claim of sales tax paid through affiliated retailers.

Tennessee Delays Start Date for Streamlined Sales Tax Compliance

Tennessee delayed the start date of the full implementation the Streamlined Sales and use Tax Agreement, with sales and use tax provisions set to take effect July 1, 2019.

Washington Implements Amendments to SST Agreement

Washington implemented amendments to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, effective 07/24/15. More…

Tennessee Delays SST Conformity Provisions

Tennessee delayed the effective date of certain Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement conformity provisions until 07/01/17. More…

Attempt to Override Veto of Missouri Bill Containing SST Provisions Fails

On June 5, 2013, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a bill passed by the Legislation that, among other provisions, would have required the Missouri Department of Revenue to enter into the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. On September 11,…

Hawaii House of Representatives Passes SST Conformity Legislation

Hawaii\’s House of Representatives has passed legislation that would conform the state\’s general excise tax laws to the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.

New Jersey Amends Rules to Conform to SST Provisions

New Jersey has amended various sales and use tax rules to conform to the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement. The amendments include clarifying exemption certificate issuance and acceptance procedures, retention of records, adding a definition…

SST Best Practices Matrix on Deal of the Day Vouchers

The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Governing Board has issued a best practices matrix which provides answers to whether the state follows the best practices set forth in the SST Agreement regarding deal-of-the-day vouchers. All SST Member states are…

Ohio is Approved for Full SST Membership

The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Governing Board has approved Ohio as a full member state. Ohio will become a full member, effective January 1, 2014. Taxpayers registered through the SST Central Registration System will be automatically registered in Ohio on…

Hawaii Senate Passes SST Conformity Legislation

Legislation has been passed by the Hawaii Senate that would conform Hawaii general excise tax laws with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.

Missouri Senate Approves Bill with SST Provisions

The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would require the Department of Revenue to enter into the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement. The Department would be required to enter into the SST Agreement, effective January 1, 2015.…

Tennessee Enacts Bill to Delay SST Conformity Provisions

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed legislation that delays the effective date of certain Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement conformity provisions until from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2015. The delayed provisions include sourcing rules, single article…

Arkansas Amends Statutes to Conform to SST Agreement

Arkansas has amended several sales and use tax statutes to conform to the requirements of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement and to make technical changes. A rate change on a purchase from a printed catalog in which…

Utah Becomes Full Member of SST Agreement

The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Governing Board has voted unanimously to accept Utah as a full member of the SST Agreement, effective October 1, 2012. The board had recently approved an amendment to the SST Agreement allowing states that apply…

SST Governing Board Approves Origin-Sourcing Amendment

At a meeting on May 23-24, 2012, the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Governing Board voted to allow member states to apply origin-based sourcing to intrastate sales and discussed a number of other issues. The board approved an amendment to the…

Iowa Enacts Legislation Updating SST Conformity

Iowa has amended the definition of \”sales price\” in order to conform to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.

Georgia Repeals and Amends Food-Related Rules to Conform To SST Agreement

The Georgia Department of Revenue has repealed a sales and use tax rule on employees\’ meals and beverages and amended sales and use tax rules on meals and food exemptions to conform with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.