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.
Utah enacts a new sales tax exemption for facilities that manufacture qualifying energy storage devices or equipment. Learn who qualifies and how to claim it.
Utah eliminates its transaction-based threshold for economic nexus. Learn what this change means for remote sellers and how it affects sales tax compliance.
Nova Scotia is reducing its HST rate! Learn when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) change takes effect and how it impacts businesses and consumers.
A Kentucky court ruling explains sales tax exemptions for small food manufacturers. Learn how this decision impacts businesses and tax compliance in the state.
Idaho approves a sales tax exemption for small sellers! Learn how this new legislation impacts businesses and what it means for tax compliance.
Stay compliant with Nebraska sales tax changes! Learn how Legislative Bill 208 impacts tax rules, Streamlined Sales Tax compliance, and businesses in the state.
A taxpayer, a masonry contractor in Chicago, inquired about the application of Illinois’ new lease tax, effective January 1, 2025, regarding the sale and lease of construction equipment. They sought clarification on whether the tax rate should be determined by…
The Arizona Department of Revenue clarifies transaction privilege tax (TPT), use tax, and sourcing rules in a new advisory statement. Learn key takeaways for businesses handling Arizona sales tax compliance.
The Virginia Department of Taxation has announced a new sales tax form, the ST-1. The ST-1 form will replace multiple sales tax forms and schedules, including the ST-9, ST-8, ST-7, and ST-6.
Ohio’s newly enacted House Bill 315 (H.B. 315) introduces significant changes to how delivery network services collect sales and use tax.
Wyoming has enacted legislation that extends the sunset date for the state’s manufacturing sales and use tax exemption.
South Dakota’s Senate Bill 43, signed into law on February 18, 2025, sets a clear timeline for when remote sellers and marketplace providers must register and begin collecting sales tax.
On February 4, 2025, a federal judge ruled that Rogolino et al. v. Walmart Inc. must move to arbitration.
The Illinois Department of Revenue has clarified that wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and grab bars do not qualify for the reduced 1% state sales tax rate applied to medical appliances.
The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has issued updated guidance on its Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP).
Maine Revenue Services (MRS) has issued an important notice regarding the proper procedure for claiming credits on sales tax returns for goods purchased for resale.
A recent letter ruling from the Tennessee Department of Revenue (Department) clarifies how sales and use tax applies to various services offered in employee recognition programs.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) has provided updated guidance on unlawful advertisements referring to sales tax.
The Maryland Tax Court has denied the Comptroller of Maryland\’s motion to dismiss Apple Inc\’s refund claim for Digital Advertising Taxes paid, allowing the case to move forward in the appeals process.
California has extended the January 31,2025, sales and use tax filing deadline for taxpayers in response to recent wildfires.
In January 2025, Illinois issued a sales and use tax guide to make it easier for out-of-state retailers and marketplace facilitators to understand their tax obligations under the state’s laws.
The Texas Comptroller issued a private letter ruling discussing the taxability of hosting and repair services for machines used for cryptocurrency mining.
The Indiana Department of Revenue (Department) determined that a video game publisher based outside the state does not have to collect sales tax on three different optional purchases.
Lenders and affiliated entities in California will no longer be able to claim bad debt deductions or request refunds for accounts deemed worthless, per Senate Bill (SB) 167.