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.
Alabama’s Department of Revenue rejects the use of the 1.5% manufacturing tax rate for “wet‑yard” equipment used outdoors. Learn why the reduced rate doesn’t apply and how to determine eligibility for manufacturing exemptions.
Texas exempts sales and use tax on machinery used for quality control in manufacturing operations—provided it is necessary and essential to test or inspect products destined for sale. Learn how to claim the exemption.
Illinois has launched a new tax amnesty period for fall 2025, giving eligible taxpayers a chance to settle back taxes without penalties. Find out who qualifies and how to apply.
In SC Private Letter Ruling PLR 25‑1, the Department finds that while scaffolding used by a contractor is taxable when rented, its use in insulation installation by the same contractor is not separately taxable. Explore the case and implications.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Washington will remove the exemption for precious metal and monetized bullion, making them subject to retail sales tax and B&O tax under the Retailing classification. See details, definitions, and compliance steps.
Effective October 1, 2025, Washington will tax temporary staffing services under new rules. Interim guidance clarifies definitions, sourcing, and exclusions like hospital placements. | ESSB 5814 guidance
Effective July 1, 2025, Illinois will require hosting platforms for short‑term rentals that qualify as “re‑renters” to collect and remit Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax. Get details on definitions, thresholds, and registration.
Arkansas has broadened its data center tax incentive program effective October 1, 2025. The changes lower investment thresholds, expand eligible equipment/services, and create a “qualified large data center” category.
The Texas Comptroller has denied a telecommunications service provider’s refund claim on certain equipment, citing non‑qualifying use under the state’s sales tax refund statute. Learn why the request was rejected and what this means for providers.
The Utah State Tax Commission has updated its guidance for telecommunications service providers (Pub 62). Review the new sourcing, licensing, and municipal telecom tax rules effective for service delivery.
Arlington Heights Village Board has approved a 5% tax on streaming entertainment subscriptions to help fund public services, while also extending the 1% grocery tax. Learn when it takes effect and who’s impacted.
Arlington Heights village board voted to continue a 1% local grocery tax effective 2026, replacing the expiring statewide tax. Learn the community impact, revenue rationale, and new related streaming tax.
A recent Colorado letter ruling (PLR 25‑004) confirms that multi‑packs, individual boxed bakery items, and bulk bakery orders are exempt from state sales tax when sold for home consumption. Learn the details and qualifying conditions.
A new Indiana letter ruling determines that a construction company’s software purchases are exempt from sales tax under state law. Understand the ruling’s criteria, implications, and how others may qualify.
A Colorado private letter ruling (PLR 25‑002) finds that marketplace facilitators are not liable for the state’s firearms and ammunition excise tax. Learn how this impacts sales platforms and sellers.
Philadelphia’s new ordinance (Bill No. 250199) phases in lower Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) rates and eliminates the $100,000 gross receipts exclusion starting for tax year 2025 (returns in 2026). Here’s what businesses need to know.
Even though Senate Bill 5814 was just signed on May 20, 2025, by the Governor of Washington, legal challenges are already anticipated due to the controversial way the legislature singles out certain advertising services that are digitally or electronically delivered. The…
The New York Division of Tax Appeals has ruled that Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) fees passed through in bundled mobile wireless plans are subject to NY state sales tax. Learn how this impacts wireless carriers and consumers.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling in a sales tax audit dispute, clarifying how resale certificates and “good faith” requirements are evaluated. Key takeaways for businesses under audit.
Beginning July 1, 2025, Kansas will offer a full state and local sales/use tax exemption for qualified data center construction, equipment, and labor under Senate Bill 98. Discover eligibility criteria and economic incentives for investors.
Illinois DOR rules that assist crane rentals for erecting or dismantling tower cranes are not retail leases if the crane remains under lessor control. Here’s what lessors & lessees need to know.
Colorado will eliminate the state sales tax vendor fee, allowing retailers to retain a small collection allowance, starting January 1, 2026. Read what this means for retailers and state revenue.
Colorado’s Department of Revenue ruled that if the buyer arranges third-party shipping from the seller’s location, the sale is sourced to the buyer’s known address—not the seller’s—impacting sales tax collection.
Indiana’s Department of Revenue ruled that generative AI chatbot subscriptions accessed via website or app—without software delivery—are not subject to sales tax, aligning with existing SaaS treatment.