The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a Technical Assistance Advisement stating that the date that gym membership dues were paid was the controlling date for determining if the sale qualified for the state’s Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday (“Freedom Holiday”).
Canada Announces GST and HST Tax Holiday
The Department of Finance Canada has announced a Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) tax holiday that will run from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and that will apply to a wide range of goods.
The City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska approves Tax Free Days
A motion to authorize November 29 and November 30 as Sales Tax Free Days for 2024 in the city of Sitka was approved by a majority vote.
Ohio Expands 2024 Sales Tax Holiday
Ohio\’s sales tax holiday, running from July 30, 2024, through August 8, 2024, has been expanded under Ohio House Bill 33.
New Jersey Assembly Repeals Annual Sales Tax Holiday
The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee has announced the repeal of the annual sales tax holiday for retail sales of computers, school supplies, instructional materials, and sports or recreational equipment.
Mississippi Changes and Extends Dates for Annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation that makes several changes to the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.
Virginia Extends Annual Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia has enacted legislation that extends the sunset date of the state’s annual sales tax holiday from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2030.
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…
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.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Taking Place August 12-13, 2023
Massachusetts will hold a sales tax holiday on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 2023. On these dates, most retail items up to $2500 purchased in Massachusetts for personal use will be exempt from sales tax.
New Jersey creates an annual sales tax holiday for school supplies, including computers and sports equipment
Retail sellers of school supplies, computers and sports equipment in New Jersey will be eligible for a back-to-school sales tax holiday signed into law on June 30, 2022 as Chapter 21 by the state’s senate and general assembly.
Florida Offering Over One Billion In Tax Relief
On May 6, 2022 the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis signed HB 7071, offering $1.2 billion in tax relief, by means of gas tax and sales tax holidays.
States Enact Gas Tax Holidays to Provide Taxpayer Relief
In attempts provide relief to taxpayers at the pump, there is a growing trend in 2022 of states passing temporary gas tax holidays to combat inflation and surging fuel prices.
Virginia Temporarily Exempts Personal Protective Equipment from Sales Tax
Virginia adopted an emergency bill exempting personal protective equipment bought for business use from sales tax until further notice.
West Virginia Issues Guidance for Sales Tax Holiday
West Virginia’s Department of Revenue issued guidance for the state’s annual sales tax holiday occurring on August 5 through August 8.
Craig, Alaska Designated November 27, 2021 as a Sales Tax Free Day
Craig, Alaska designated November 27, 2021 as a Sales Tax Free Day to give marketing opportunities to local merchants.
Tennessee One Year Sales Tax Holiday on Gun Safety Devices Begins
Effective from July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2022, Tennessee will have a sales tax holiday exempting retail sales of gun safes and gun safety devices from tax.
Arkansas Includes Electronic Devices for Sales Tax Holiday
Arkansas’ sales tax holiday has been amended to include electronic devices due to the state of emergency during COVID-19.
Tennessee Issues Guidance on One-Time Sales Tax Holidays for 2020
Tennessee has issued guidance on one-time sales tax holidays for 2020.
West Virginia Enacts Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
West Virginia has enacted legislation to create a back-to-school sales tax holiday, effective July 1, 2021.
Mississippi Enacts Changes to Annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday and Creates New Nonprofit Exemptions
Mississippi has enacted legislation that makes changes to the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.
Wisconsin Enacts Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Wisconsin has enacted a back-to-school sales tax holiday that will run from August 1 through August 5, 2018.
Massachusetts Creates Permanent Annual Sales Tax Holiday
Massachusetts enacted a permanent sales tax holiday held annually over a weekend in August beginning in 2019.
Ohio Legislation Creates Permanent Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday
Ohio passed legislation to create a permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday each August.