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.
In a recent ruling by the South Dakota Supreme Court, an infrastructure management company was found liable for over $75,000 in unpaid use taxes and interest.
Overall, these changes aim to support specific sectors of the economy, reduce financial burdens on certain organizations, and streamline processes for construction projects.
An Indiana Tax Court released a ruling upholding a taxpayer’s refund claims. Case 20T-TA-00017 was an appeal brought by the Indiana Finance Financial Corp in relation to the denial of sales tax refund claims in 2017 and 2018.
The Illinois Department of Revenue has released helpful guidance on legislation already enacted that alters how payments for sales, use, and excise taxes and fees are understood.
On January 2, 2024, the Colorado Department of Revenue adopted a new rule regarding buyers’ claims for refunds of sales or use tax paid.
New Jersey has issued a press release announcing that they will be launching a new taxpayer portal in 2024, with Sales and Use tax as the first tax type to be available to be filed through the new taxpayer portal.
Two Colorado localities, Town of Carbondale and City of Edgewater, made the switch from self-administered to state-administered for sales tax effective January 1, 2024.
The New Mexico Department of Revenue has recently clarified rules regarding the application of the gross receipts tax to digital advertising services on websites accessible within the state.
The Michigan Department of Treasury (Department) has issued a bulletin providing guidance on how sellers and purchasers can request refunds of Michigan sales and use tax.
Florida’s state sales tax rate on the renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (“commercial rentals”) decreases from 5.5% to 4.5%.
Starting January 1, 2024, there will be changes to Iowa\’s sales tax exemptions for certain businesses buying computers and computer peripherals.
PetMeds, a Florida based online retailer of pet supplies and medication, has recently lodged a petition with the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal to challenge an audit assessment.
Effective February 2024, online filing of many business taxes, including Withholding, Sales and Use, and Admissions and Amusements in Maryland will move to a new online filing portal, Maryland Tax Connect.
The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) has sent out a reminder that Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Licenses must be renewed by January 1, 2024.
Starting January 1, 2024 certain businesses in Washington state engaged mainly in printing or publishing newspapers or eligible digital content will be exempt from the business and occupation (B&O) tax.
The Alabama Department of Revenue is changing banks, affecting how taxes are paid through My Alabama Taxes using accounts that employ a debit block requiring an Originating Company ID (debit block code) for ACH debits.
An Administrative Law Judge for the Utah State Tax Commission released an order on Utah Appeal case 22-1274 upholding the decision of the Utah State Tax Business Taxes and Discovery Division of the Utah State Tax Commission (the Division) to charge a streaming platform (the Taxpayer) sales and use tax on their offerings.
Michigan\’s Treasury Department now requires data center operators claiming sales or use tax exemptions for equipment sales or purchases to report annually using Form 5726.
The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) has provided comprehensive guidance on the sales tax implications associated with crowdfunding endeavors.
Effective July 1, 2023, Tennessee enacted a new 6% sales and use tax on the sales price of products that contain a hemp-derived cannabinoid sold at retail.
Washington state appellate panel affirmed the Board of Tax Appeals’ final decision granting summary judgment finding in favor of the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) for a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax assessment.
Through House Bill 22-1039, the Colorado Department of Revenue (Department) has revised the listed sales and use tax exemption forms.
Major changes to the reporting requirements for Ohio\’s Commercial Activities Tax come into effect, and the state has released additional guidance for taxpayers who are currently filing on how these changes impact them.
Effective November 1, 2023, Tennessee has enacted a permanent sales and use tax exemption for firearm safes and safety devices.