Sales Tax Resources & Updates

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Remote Seller Resources

Comprehensive list of resources for remote sellers following the South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court decision – including state notices, videos, articles, training opportunities, and more.

Helpful Links

We’ve gathered some websites that may be helpful in finding answers to your sales tax questions or addressing your sales tax needs.

Remote Seller Nexus Chart

This remote seller nexus chart lists the states that have passed one or more types of legislation regarding nexus.

Gross Receipts Taxes 101

Here is the 101 knowledge that you need to know to get you acquainted with gross receipts taxes…

Illinois Provides Updated Guidance on Nonresident Purchaser Exemption for Motor Vehicles and Trailers

Illinois provided guidance on whether non-residents may claim an out-of-state purchaser exemption from sales tax when purchasing a motor vehicle or trailer in Illinois that will be titled in another state.

Indiana Enacts Economic Nexus Legislation

Effective July 1, 2017, Indiana requires remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax on sales of tangible personal property, products transferred electronically, and services delivered in Indiana if gross revenue or number of sales exceed a certain threshold.

Indiana Enacts Marketplace Nexus Legislation

Indiana has enacted legislation with marketplace nexus provisions, effective July 1, 2019.

New Mexico To Introduce Deductions for Healthcare, Electricity, and More Effective July 1, 2024

New Mexico has enacted legislation to provide new deductions from the state\’s Gross Receipts Tax for various industries, with most coming into effect July 1, 2024, and remaining in effect until July 1, 2034.

South Carolina Holds that Amazon Owes Tax on Pre-Wayfair Third Party Sales

A judge has held that Amazon owes uncollected taxes, penalties, and interest on third-party sales made pre-Wayfair.

The Best Advice from Women in Sales Tax

Watch this video to hear the best advice from women in the industry.

Oklahoma Removes State Level Tax On Food Effective August 2024

The governor of Oklahoma has signed a bill that will reduce the state sales tax rate on food and food ingredients to zero percent.

South Dakota Adds Products Delivered Electronically to Definition of Seller

South Dakota has additionally clarified some of the language in the state\’s sales tax statutes, including adding \”any product transferred electronically\” to the list of items that a person defined as a seller could be selling, leasing, or renting in the state.

Wyoming Removes 200 Transaction Threshold from Economic Nexus Rules

Effective July 1, 2024, Wyoming will no longer require 200 transactions as part of the state’s economic nexus threshold.

Your Guide to Sales Tax in the Midwest

To catch you up and cut down your research time, we’ve compiled some of the essential Midwestern sales tax trends for 2024 that you need to know.

Florida Provides Information on Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Card Program

Florida began issuing Florida Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Cards to farmers who applied to and were approved by the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR).

Alabama Department of Revenue Begins Administering and Collecting Tuskegee Local Tax

Effective March 1, 2024, the Alabama Department of Revenue (DOR) begins administering local sales, use, rental and lodging taxes for the City of Tuskegee.

City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska Reinstates Seasonal Sales Tax

The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission sent an email on February 22, 2024 indicating that the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska has reinstated their seasonal sales tax effective April 1, 2024.

8th Circuit USCA Rules Insurance Company Does Not Have to Pay MO City’s Policy Claim

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals filed an opinion on February 12, 2024, in the case of Mt. Hawley Insurance Company v. City of Richmond Heights which upheld the insurer’s denial of coverage and dismissing all counterclaims by the City of Richmond Heights.

Assemble Your Toolkit for Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemptions

The harsh reality is that sales tax affects just about every single business in the United States, but it is like solving a puzzle to find resources about it. Your responsibility can vary across all 50 states, even if you…

Arkansas Rules Artificial Turf Installation to Not Be Taxable Landscaping

Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission determined that a company\’s installation and repair of artificial turf for athletic fields did not qualify as a taxable landscaping service.

Tennessee Offers Tax Relief for December 2023 Storm Victims

The Tennessee Department of Revenue (DOR) is offering tax relief to residents affected by the severe weather in Tennessee on December 9, 2023.

Arkansas Rules Leased Pallets Do Not Qualify for Resale Exemption

In November 2023, the Arkansas Tax Appeals commission released a ruling in a case that involves a taxpayer who filed petitions seeking relief from the denial of proposed refund claims related to sales and short-term rental taxes on pallets.

Rhode Island Issues Ruling Regarding Taxability of Entertainment Services

Rhode Island has issued a declaratory ruling regarding the taxability of entertainment services in response to a company’s request for ruling.

Maryland Issues Guidance Regarding Private Letter Rulings

The Maryland Comptroller has issued a technical bulletin providing guidance and procedures for submitting a petition for a Private Letter Ruling (PLR), effective December 22, 2023.

Kansas Reduces Sales and Use Tax Rate on Food and Food Ingredients

Effective January 1, 2024, Kansas’s state sales and use tax rate on food and food ingredients and certain prepared food is reduced to 2%.

South Dakota Requires Use Tax from Infrastructure Management Company

In a recent ruling by the South Dakota Supreme Court, an infrastructure management company was found liable for over $75,000 in unpaid use taxes and interest.

Nebraska Expands Sales Tax Exemptions: Supporting Non-Profits, Agriculture, and Construction

Overall, these changes aim to support specific sectors of the economy, reduce financial burdens on certain organizations, and streamline processes for construction projects.