Sales Tax Resources & Updates

Bookmark this page, because it’ll be your vault for all things sales and use tax! Here you’ll find quick-reference charts, in-depth whitepapers, helpful tools, legislative updates, directories, FAQs and more.

How to Use This Page: Simply scroll to browse all our sales tax resources that you can use in your job today. You can refine your search by topic and/or jurisdiction or search by keyword. For a handy chart of key sales tax facts by state, select a jurisdiction.

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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.

Florida Decreases Sales Tax Rate on Commercial Rentals

Florida’s state sales tax rate on the renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (“commercial rentals”) decreases from 5.5% to 4.5%.

Iowa Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Certain Purchases of Computers Ending in 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, there will be changes to Iowa\’s sales tax exemptions for certain businesses buying computers and computer peripherals.

Remote Retailer Files Challenge to Illinois “Leveling the Playing Field” Laws

PetMeds, a Florida based online retailer of pet supplies and medication, has recently lodged a petition with the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal to challenge an audit assessment.

Maryland Announces Transition to New Online Filing Portal

Effective February 2024, online filing of many business taxes, including Withholding, Sales and Use, and Admissions and Amusements in Maryland will move to a new online filing portal, Maryland Tax Connect.

Arizona TPT License Renewals Due January 1, 2024

The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) has sent out a reminder that Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Licenses must be renewed by January 1, 2024.

Washington State Grants Tax Exemption to Publishing Industry Leaders

Starting January 1, 2024 certain businesses in Washington state engaged mainly in printing or publishing newspapers or eligible digital content will be exempt from the business and occupation (B&O) tax.

Alabama Department of Revenue Announces Change in Tax Payment Processing

The Alabama Department of Revenue is changing banks, affecting how taxes are paid through My Alabama Taxes using accounts that employ a debit block requiring an Originating Company ID (debit block code) for ACH debits.

Streaming Platform Subject to Tax in Utah Due to Use of Bundled Transactions

An Administrative Law Judge for the Utah State Tax Commission released an order on Utah Appeal case 22-1274 upholding the decision of the Utah State Tax Business Taxes and Discovery Division of the Utah State Tax Commission (the Division) to charge a streaming platform (the Taxpayer) sales and use tax on their offerings.

Michigan’s Data Center Tax Reporting: What You Need to Know

Michigan\’s Treasury Department now requires data center operators claiming sales or use tax exemptions for equipment sales or purchases to report annually using Form 5726.

Washington Provides Guidance on Sales Tax Treatment of Crowdfunding

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) has provided comprehensive guidance on the sales tax implications associated with crowdfunding endeavors.

Tennessee Enacts New Sales Tax on Products Containing Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid

Effective July 1, 2023, Tennessee enacted a new 6% sales and use tax on the sales price of products that contain a hemp-derived cannabinoid sold at retail.

Key Sales Tax Updates Affecting the Southeastern United States

Picture this: an evolving sales tax landscape throughout the United States where sales tax rules resemble a puzzle, and being up to date on the Southeast region is the missing piece for compliance success.

Washington Affirms Business & Occupation Tax Assessment Based On Business Activities of Out of State Taxpayer

Washington state appellate panel affirmed the Board of Tax Appeals’ final decision granting summary judgment finding in favor of the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) for a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax assessment.

Colorado Issues Revised Sales and Use Tax Exemption Forms

Through House Bill 22-1039, the Colorado Department of Revenue (Department) has revised the listed sales and use tax exemption forms.

Meet Al Paulsen, Winner of the 2023 Sales Tax Nerd Award

“In this field you get to be the star sleuth of your own detective novel, interviewing witnesses to sales tax regulations and piecing together different statutes to remain compliant for another day.” Al Paulsen sure is the main character in…

Ohio Provides Guidance for Taxpayer on Upcoming CAT Changes

Major changes to the reporting requirements for Ohio\’s Commercial Activities Tax come into effect, and the state has released additional guidance for taxpayers who are currently filing on how these changes impact them.

Tennessee Enacts Permanent Sales Tax Exemption for Firearm Safes and Safety Devices

Effective November 1, 2023, Tennessee has enacted a permanent sales and use tax exemption for firearm safes and safety devices.

Rhode Island Issues Guidance Regarding Discontinuation of Annual Sales Tax Reconciliation Return

The Rhode Island Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued an advisory informing sales tax permit holders that the Rhode Island Annual Sales and Use Tax Reconciliation Return (Form T-204R-Annual) will no longer be required for tax year 2023 and forward.

Ohio Tax Amnesty Program Ends Due to Fiscal Outlook

Ohio’s Office of Budget and Management determined they won\’t offer an amnesty program in 2023 due to Ohio’s current financial position.

Taxpayer Challenges Audit Assessment in Alabama

An audit assessment issued to an Alabama taxpayer was largely upheld upon challenge, with several adjustments being made upon review by the Alabama Tax Tribunal.

Digital Products Subject to Georgia Sales and Use Tax Effective January 1, 2024

Sales of specified digital products, other digital goods and digital codes sold to an end user in Georgia are subject to Georgia sales and use tax, provided that the end user receives or will receive the right of permanent use of such products, goods, or codes and the transaction is not conditioned upon continued payment by the end user.

Walmart Entity Qualifies for Resale Exemption in Missouri

The Supreme Court of Missouri found that Walmart Starco is exempt from use tax on its purchases of information technology equipment that it modified and subsequently sold to Walmart affiliates.

Sales Tax Best Practices for E-Commerce Businesses

In this blog post, we will explore some essential best practices for e-commerce businesses to successfully handle sales tax.

Sales Made to Canadian Residents but Delivered in Washington Are Subject to Tax

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued guidance regarding the taxability of sales made to Canadian residents that are shipped to businesses in Washington for pickup by the Canadian residents.