Here you can read up on significant developments in the world of sales and use tax. Find the latest legislative updates and helpful tips to keep you in compliance across all 50 states. You can filter news items by topic and/or a jurisdiction of interest.
Michigan Court of Appeals: medical supplies like bandages and incontinence products aren\’t prosthetic devices under MCL 205.54a(1)(k) (RMS v. Treasury).
Washington ruled SaaS implementation services and travel reimbursements are taxable when exclusively connected to a taxable SaaS product.
North Carolina will tax peer-to-peer vehicle rentals at 3%–8% starting October 1, 2026. Providers must register with the DOR before that date.
The Georgia Tax Tribunal issued a pair of orders in the case of Uber Technologies Inc. v. Crittenden, determining that Uber underpaid its sales tax liability by several million dollars by not including its Safe Rider Fee in its taxable basis.
The Maryland legislature overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of a new tax on digital advertising (H.B. 732) on February 12, 2021, making Maryland the first state in the country to adopt a tax on digital advertising.
Rhode Island created a temporary tax amnesty program as part of the FY 2027 budget legislation.
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled title and escrow services are sourced to the property location, even for remote work — upholding an $8.3M assessment.
Missouri HB 2819 lets sellers round cash transaction totals to the nearest nickel — sales tax is calculated before rounding. Effective August 28, 2026.
Washington DOR clarifies DAS taxability under ESSB 5814 — covering professional services, data processing, and digital features added to existing products.
Illinois PIO-125 (2026) expands nexus guidance to servicepersons, clarifies the $100K threshold for ROT and SOT, and updates sourcing rules.
Indiana ruled cloud-based educational and SaaS training services aren\’t taxable — no permanent right of use (Revenue Ruling 2026-04-RST).
A Colorado appeals court has ruled that Netflix subscriptions are subject to sales tax. Learn how this decision impacts digital service providers and tax compliance nationwide.
Arizona Court of Appeals rules Cardinals ticket Facility Use Fees are taxable under TPT — upholding over $1.5M in assessments from the state and Glendale.
Maryland HB 898 exempts intercompany data, IT, and digital transactions from the tech tax when buyer and seller are affiliated group members.
Iowa HF 960 lets broadband providers claim the sales tax exemption on central office and transmission equipment, effective July 1, 2026.
Louisiana clarifies which contractor purchases qualify for the public construction sales tax exemption under RIB 26-010. See what\’s included and excluded.
Tennessee HB 2186 gives metropolitan counties the option to reduce or eliminate local sales tax on food. Effective October 1, 2026.
Florida\’s HB 7031E brings 2026 sales tax changes: a permanent back-to-school holiday (July 20–Aug 20), home hardening refunds, and new exemptions.
The Arkansas Supreme Court held pallet rentals are taxable — they aren\’t an integral part of the product sold (Tyson Chicken v. DFA).
With the passage of SB 122, California’s definition of “tangible personal property” (TPP) has expanded to include certain digital products, specifically prewritten (canned) computer software, regardless of how it is delivered. Historically, California limited sales tax to items that could…
A new prohibition on interchange fees paid by merchants was included in Illinois HB 4951 and will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2025. The law forbids card networks from receiving or charging any fees on the tax…
Washington\’s new cash rounding law (HB 2334) lets retailers round to the nearest nickel in person — but sales tax stays calculated on the original price.
South Dakota’s Department of Revenue is shifting toward electronic account notifications, reinforcing its broader move to online tax account management through EPath and other digital services. Learn what the change means for businesses, filing workflows, and tax account communication.
Colorado HB 26-1223 makes downloaded software taxable starting January 1, 2027, and likely brings SaaS into the tax base. See the new exemption rules.