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.
Georgia ruled DNA testing services are exempt from sales tax while sample kits are taxable — the taxpayer owes use tax on kits (LR SUT-2026-02).
The Georgia Tax Tribunal issued a pair of orders in the case of Uber Technologies Inc. v. Crittenden, determining that Uber underpaid its sales tax liability by several million dollars by not including its Safe Rider Fee in its taxable basis.
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.
Washington DOR clarifies DAS taxability under ESSB 5814 — covering professional services, data processing, and digital features added to existing products.
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.
The New York Tax Appeals Tribunal has upheld an earlier ruling by an administrative law judge (ALJ) that fees charged by a taxpayer for their vendor management system (VMS), provided through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, are subject to taxation as software licensing.
Washington’s Department of Revenue issued interim guidance explaining how live presentations will be taxed beginning October 1, 2025, including distinctions between taxable digital automated services and nontaxable live events. Learn who’s impacted and how to prepare.
The Texas Comptroller released guidance clarifying the sales and use tax treatment of warranty claim reimbursement services, including when reimbursements and related service fees are taxable. Learn how the guidance affects warranty administrators, manufacturers, and service providers.
Under newly clarified state law (2024), Missouri municipalities may no longer impose Video Service Provider (VSP) fees on streaming and internet‑delivered video services — ending local fees for platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and others.
California’s CDTFA has released a guide explaining when cooking classes are taxable—distinguishing instructor‑led instruction (nontaxable service) from meals sold in class (taxable). Find key take‑aways for providers.
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
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…
Washington\’s interim guidance clarifies that custom website development, consulting, and training are subject to sales tax under ESSB 5814.
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.
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 New York Department of Taxation and Finance (NYDTF) recently released an advisory option related to the taxability which concluded that the sales of personalized astrological birth chart reading services are not subject to New York State and local sales and use taxes.
The Florida Department of Revenue recently released TIP No. 24A01-14 which provides guidance on the taxability of interior and exterior holiday decorations.
CheckFree, which offers a variety of financial services in the state of Ohio, brought a refund case before the Board of Tax Appeals regarding services offered by CheckFree, primarily debit authorization.
The New Jersey Division of Taxation has stated on its website that the charging of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) is considered a taxable maintenance or service to tangible personal property.
Texas has issued a private letter ruling regarding the taxability of certification services and registration fees provided to third party learning centers.
In a recent ruling, the Iowa Department of Revenue (DOR) addressed the taxability of genetic testing services provided by CRI Genetics, LLC.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued a letter ruling to a company regarding the taxability of repair services performed in Tennessee on traffic management equipment which is shipped to out-of-state customers.
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a private letter ruling regarding a company’s sales of ancestral and health reports and the saliva kits used to collect customers’ DNA for generating the reports.
Kentucky enacted legislation effective July 15, 2024, that expands sales tax exemptions and changes definitions and filing thresholds.