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Starting January 1, 2026, California sellers will be required to register, collect, and remit a new Covered Battery-Embedded (CBE) Waste Recycling Fee on the sale of new and refurbished electronics that have non-removable batteries. The fee (the initial amount yet to be established by Cal Recycle) applies to all products having a battery “from which […]
Michigan imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. The state does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. Michigan is also part of the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) initiative, a multi-state agreement designed to simplify and standardize sales tax rules. The program currently includes 24 states working to reduce the […]
Sales Tax Changes in 2025: The Rules Are Changing Faster Than Your Business Can Adapt Whether you’re a CFO, controller, or tax lead at a U.S. company (or a multinational with U.S. operations), you should be asking: Is your compliance process ready for the new era of sales tax? Major 2025 Sales Tax Changes by […]
Earlier this year, the CFO of a mid-sized manufacturing firm received an audit notice from the state of Illinois. Nothing unusual, these things happen. Their sales tax systems were clean, fully automated, and had passed similar audits before. But this time, the problem wasn’t sales tax. The audit focused instead on something they hadn’t given […]
In a country where sales tax is the norm, a handful of states stand out for going against the grain—they don’t impose any statewide sales tax at all. That’s right—no last-minute filings, no scrambling to collect and remit every month. At least, not for sales tax. But before you pack your headquarters and head for […]
Talk of tariffs dominates the current news cycle with some commentators suggesting that tariffs will spell disaster for our economy while others say the exact opposite. We’ve seen the stock market sometimes fluctuate as tariffs are announced but later suspended, leaving us to wonder whether an aggressive tariff policy is good, bad or something in […]
One of the core concepts in sales tax compliance is also one of the most frequently misunderstood: the differences between sales tax and use tax. These tax types may look similar on the surface, but knowing the differences is essential for staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes. In this article, we’ll demystify each tax type—breaking […]
When the United States Supreme Court ruled in 2018, that South Dakota’s law imposing sales tax collection requirements on sellers without in-state physical presence was constitutional, it did not grant states free reign. States are still responsible for ensuring that their sales tax requirements are manageable, and compliance costs are reasonable. While some states have […]
If you are fulfilling a Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee, you should be double checking that you are considering all possible jurisdictionally-imposed fees due on the transaction. Depending on where you are delivering, you may need to collect a fee just for making the retail delivery itself! Retail deliveries are nothing new, but as our world […]
Global companies and those with global aspirations face a critical decision when evaluating their indirect tax compliance requirements and processes. Do they think globally or locally? Do they understand that indirect tax automation is not a luxury but an imperative? Do they view their automation decisions as a series of tactical choices or a single […]
Illinois is poised to change their sourcing rules again, trying to find their way in a world where states apply their sales tax compliance requirements equally to both in-state and remote sellers. With this tweak, they will effectively equalize the responsibilities of remote sellers with no in-state presence, to those that have an Illinois location. […]
Accurate sales tax determination is historically predicated on the seller knowing the precise street address of their customer. Since sales tax jurisdictional boundaries do not necessarily correspond to governmental boundaries (e.g., state, county, city) and don’t tightly align with zip codes, the only way to apply correct local rates is by knowing the pinpoint location […]
When most people think about “taxes” it’s likely that their thoughts first turn to “direct taxes.” However, in today’s economy, “indirect taxes” are becoming increasingly important in funding state and local governments. Indirect tax is also becoming increasingly complex, especially for businesses charged with meeting their indirect tax compliance obligations globally. In this article, we […]
In the dynamic landscape of finance, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play a pivotal role in steering their companies towards success. One crucial aspect of their responsibilities is tax compliance, and in a recent survey, we delved into how CFOs perceive and leverage tax technology. The survey revealed valuable insights into how companies manage tax compliance, […]
Ever since Louisiana eliminated its economic nexus transaction count threshold and rendered the Halstead Bead challenge to its remote collection requirements moot, the sales tax community has been anticipating whether any new litigation would spring up. Indeed, it has. This newest case was recently filed in the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal by PetMeds Express. This […]