Sales tax and indirect tax rules are evolving quickly, and 2026 is already shaping up to bring new pressure on businesses. From expanding taxability and shifting exemptions to tighter administrative requirements and more aggressive enforcement, even well-run compliance teams will need to stay alert to what is coming next.
Our upcoming expert roundtable will bring together legislative gurus who have their finger on the pulse of what is happening across the U.S. and beyond. These are the professionals who see the trends first, understand what is gaining traction, and know where the biggest compliance and administrative burdens are headed.
Join Diane Yetter of the Sales Tax Institute, Scott Peterson of Avalara, Patrick Reynolds of COST, and George Salis of Vertex, Inc. as they share what to watch for in 2026, what concerns them most, and how indirect tax professionals can advocate effectively on behalf of their organizations. This webinar will be moderated by Trisha Davidson of the Sales Tax Institute.
Expect a lively discussion on hot button issues such as:
Walk away with clearer priorities, sharper talking points for leadership, ideas on how to advocate on behalf of your business and industry and practical strategies to stay compliant in a fast-changing indirect tax landscape.
Who should attend?
This webinar is intended for financial and operations personnel—including tax, general accounting, accounts payable, sales, tax technology, purchasing and credit—who deal with sales and use tax as part of their responsibilities. The course is also designed for general practitioners with minimal to no experience.
In this fast-paced roundtable, four sales tax experts will break down what is coming next in 2026 and what indirect tax teams should be preparing for now. You will hear from legislative and industry insiders who track changes across the U.S. and beyond, including where complexity is increasing and where states are pushing harder on compliance and revenue recovery.
The panel will discuss major hot button issues shaping the year ahead, including expansion of taxation on digital goods and services, emerging digital advertising and social media taxes, and evolving exemption policies tied to health and welfare items such as grocery tax reductions and product category changes. You will also learn about rising administrative burdens on businesses, including trends like elimination of vendor discounts and lowering thresholds that can increase filing frequency.
The conversation will also cover how sales tax enforcement has matured eight years after Wayfair, along with the continued digitization of tax administration and the growing reality of digital audits.
Each speaker brings a unique perspective as a business owner, policy advocate, CPA, or tax technology insider. Join live to gain timely insights, practical takeaways, and the opportunity to ask your questions during an interactive Q&A.
Webinar attendees can earn 1.8 hours of CPE credit in the “Taxes” field of study
Prerequisites: This course requires no prerequisites or advance preparation.
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
Additional Information about CPE
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Patrick Reynolds |
George L. Salis |
Scott Peterson |
Diane Yetter |
| President & Executive Director, Council On State Taxation (COST) | Chief Economist and Senior Tax Policy Director, Vertex, Inc. | Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations, Avalara | President & Founder, Sales Tax Institute |
Moderated by Trisha Davidson, |
The All-Access Webinar Pass grants you the ability to attend an entire year’s worth of Sales Tax Institute live webinars and access all existing on-demand webinars!
As a busy tax pro, it can be hard to find quality professional development throughout the year. The All-Access Webinar Pass takes care of all your required sales tax training in one easy step. Learn from the experts about the sales and use tax issues that matter with access to the Sales Tax Institute’s monthly live webinars and full, unlimited access to the Sales Tax Institute’s on-demand webinars.