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.
Louisiana has significantly reformed its sales tax laws effective January 1, 2025. Expect a rate increase to 5%, an expanded tax base covering digital products and telecom services, and changes to vendor compensation and exemptions.
A Missouri DOR ruling confirms that out-of-state roofing contractors must pay Missouri sales tax on materials and equipment used in the state, even if they don\’t charge customers. Learn who qualifies and what to report.
Georgia’s Department of Revenue now accepts electronic signatures and remote notarizations on certain tax documents, following Policy Bulletin ADMIN 2025‑03 effective May 28, 2025. Find out which forms qualify and how to comply.
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.
Florida has fully repealed state and local sales tax on commercial real estate rentals beginning October 1, 2025. Learn what property types are affected, transitional rules, and next steps for landlords and tenants.
Maryland has updated its Digital Advertising Gross Receipts (DAGR) tax guidance, including quarterly estimated payments, appeal rules, and electronic filing requirements beginning January 2026. See what providers need to know.
Effective January 1, 2026, Missouri will exempt broadband providers from state and local sales/use tax on qualifying equipment like routers and cables. Learn which items qualify and how to comply.
Washington\’s Department of Revenue ruled that an out-of-state company established substantial nexus through in‑state contractor activity. Discover which actions triggered liability and how this ruling impacts remote businesses.
Minnesota now requires accelerated sales tax payments from some businesses meeting specific thresholds. Learn who’s affected, what’s changing, and when it starts.
Missouri now exempts hygiene products like diapers and feminine hygiene items from sales and use tax. Learn what’s covered, when it takes effect, and who benefits.
Each year the Colorado Department of Revenue assesses the Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) and posts the rate for the upcoming fiscal year. For the July 2025- June 2026 period, the rate has decreased to $0.28. Colorado taxpayers will need to…
Maine has updated its sales tax laws to include digital audiovisual and audio content as taxable services. Learn how this impacts streaming and digital content providers.
The Texas Supreme Court has affirmed that a private correctional contractor is liable for sales tax. Learn the case details and its implications for government contractors.
Louisiana has added a legal definition for drop shipments and clarified sourcing rules affecting multistate sellers. Learn how these changes impact sales tax compliance.
New Jersey has introduced a mediation pilot program to help businesses resolve tax disputes more efficiently. Learn how the process works and who qualifies.
Washington State has temporarily expanded its Voluntary Disclosure Program, offering relief for eligible businesses. Learn who qualifies and how to apply before the deadline.
A new Alabama law lets local governments opt out of certain state sales tax exemptions. Learn how this affects exemption consistency and local sales tax compliance.
Starting January 1, 2025, California will disallow bad debt deductions for third-party lenders and retailer affiliates. Learn how this change affects sales tax reporting and compliance.
Florida has enacted new permanent sales tax exemptions, effective August 1, 2025. Learn what purchases qualify and how businesses should prepare for compliance.
An Indiana medical center was denied a sales tax refund after failing to meet exemption documentation requirements. Learn what this case means for nonprofit compliance.
The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board has released guidance on how tariffs should be treated for sales tax purposes. Learn what it means for tax compliance and sourcing.
Illinois has introduced a limited-time amnesty program for remote retailers with past tax liabilities. Learn who qualifies and how to take advantage of this relief opportunity.
Illinois has revised its process for documenting sales when a selling location isn\’t identified. Understand the updated sourcing rules and how to stay compliant.
Illinois has removed the 200-transaction threshold for economic nexus. Learn what this means for remote sellers and how it affects sales tax collection in the state.