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.
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.
Colorado\’s HB 26-1223 gives retailers a tiered sales tax exemption or credit on gas and electricity, based on prepared food sales share. Effective 2026.
Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah\’s sales and use tax will apply to digital products, SaaS, streaming, and gaming services under SB 162. See what changed.
Maryland\’s new exemption removes sales and use tax from qualifying school book fairs starting July 1, 2026. See how schools, PTOs, and vendors qualify.
The Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (House Bill 352) was signed by the Maryland Governor on May 20, 2025. This bill builds on the state’s 2021 expansion of the digital goods and services tax, imposing a 3% sales tax on a broad range of data and information technology services.
Indiana’s Department of Revenue will offer a limited‑time amnesty program for unpaid state tax liabilities due before January 1, 2023 — with penalties and interest waived. Find out who qualifies and how to participate before the window closes.
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The Colorado Department of Revenue recently reviewed the Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) for the upcoming fiscal year and increased it from $0.28 to $0.31, effective July 1, 2026. This revision is meant to adjust for inflation and ensure the revenue…
Colorado has enacted a sales and use tax exemption for destination management companies (DMCs) under S.B. 128, effective July 1, 2027. See which services qualify.
Utah enacted a new tax on targeted advertising, applying an annual levy tied to the state sales tax rate on qualifying ad revenue attributed to Utah users. The law applies to certain large advertising businesses and is effective for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2027.
The California Office of Tax Appeals upheld a sales tax assessment against a business that underreported taxable sales and failed to remit tax reimbursement collected from customers. The case confirms that fraud can extend the statute of limitations beyond three years and support a 40% penalty for failure to remit collected tax.
Alabama approved a change to its sales and use tax rules so credit card transaction fees added to a purchase will be excluded from the taxable sales price starting Sept. 1, 2026. Learn what changes for retailers, invoices, and compliance.
Mississippi has extended the sales tax exemption for materials, machinery, and equipment used to construct, expand, or improve qualifying health care industry facilities under the Health Care Industry Zone Act. Learn what the extension covers and how it affects eligible projects.
Utah provides a sales tax exemption for construction materials sold to public transit districts and, in qualifying cases, to subcontractors when the property is clearly identified and becomes part of transit-owned real property. Learn what qualifies and how the rules support public transit construction projects.
A recent decision by the California Office of Tax Appeals highlights a growing issue for online sellers that simply storing products in a state, even without a physical office, can create unexpected tax obligations.
Louisiana has launched a new Combined State and Local Sales Tax Return through Parish E-File, allowing businesses to file one uniform return for state and parish sales and use tax. Learn when it applies, what changes for filing frequency, and key compliance issues businesses should review.
A Michigan court decision clarifies how the resale exemption applies when property is purchased for resale but used temporarily before sale. The ruling offers important guidance for dealers, resellers, and businesses defending sales or use tax assessments.
North Dakota guidance explains when sales to enrolled Native Americans on a reservation are exempt, when non-Native Americans retailers must still collect tax, and how use tax can apply after goods leave the reservation. It also notes that tribal-state agreements can override the default rules.