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Virginia Sales Tax Guide

Understanding sales tax in Virginia is essential for any business operating in or selling into the state. Virginia state sales tax is governed by clearly defined statutes and filing requirements, making it important for sellers to stay compliant with Virginia sales tax law and ongoing administrative guidance. Virginia Sales Tax Rate Virginia imposes a statewide […]

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California Sales Tax Guide

California imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 7.25%, the highest minimum statewide rate in the U.S. This is the starting point for all California sales tax calculations. What’s Taxable in California Under California sales tax law, sales and use tax applies to most sales of tangible personal property. California sellers, including remote sellers, […]

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US Penny Phase Out: The Need for Federal and State Guidance

Retail merchants must begin to face the practical reality of President Donald Trump’s order that the U.S. Mint stop producing new pennies. The time is at hand when you will not always be able to make exact change for cash customers. This will undoubtedly lead to at least some customer service challenges, but the bigger […]

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France’s E-Invoicing Revolution
France’s E-Invoicing Revolution: Gwenaëlle Bernier on Digital Transformation, Compliance, and the Future of Tax

Gwenaëlle Bernier – Partner & Avocate Associée G56, Tax Technology & Transformation at EY As France’s ambitious e-invoicing mandate approaches, Gwenaëlle Bernier – speaker at the Tax Compliance Summit Sovos Always On: Paris (19 Nov.) – shares expert insights on how digital transformation is reshaping tax compliance and operational performance. This interview dives into the real-world […]

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Florida Sales Tax: Rates, Rules, Exemptions, and Online Purchase Guide

Florida imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. In addition to state taxes, counties in Florida are authorized to impose discretionary sales surtaxes at various rates. What is the Florida Sales Tax? Florida’s sales and use tax applies to the sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. Sellers selling taxable […]

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Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio Sales Tax Guide

Ohio imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 5.75%, with local jurisdictions allowed to levy additional local sales taxes. Combined Ohio sales tax rates may vary by county or city. Understanding the current rate and how it applies to your business is essential for maintaining compliance with Ohio sales tax laws and regulations. […]

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Washington sales tax
Washington Sales Tax Guide

Washington imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.5%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable in Washington? Washington sales and use tax applies to the sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. Sellers selling taxable goods and/or services are required to collect and remit […]

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Nevada sales tax
Nevada Sales Tax: What’s Taxed, What’s Exempt, and How to File

Does Nevada Have a Sales Tax and How Does It Work? Nevada imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of Rate of 4.6%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What Items Are Taxable in Nevada? Nevada sales and use tax applies to the sale of tangible personal property. Sellers […]

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France’s E-Invoicing Reform: Building Bridges Between Business, Technology, and Regulation – An Interview with Cyrille Sautereau

Cyrille Sautereau – President FNFE-MPE & CEO Admarel Conseil  Ahead of the Tax Compliance Summit Sovos Always On: Paris on 19th November, we asked Cyrille Sautereau, Chair of the AFNOR “Electronic Invoice” Commission and President of the National Forum for Electronic Invoicing and Public eProcurement (FNFE-MPE), to discuss the evolving landscape of e-invoicing reform in France, the […]

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KSeF 2.0: Preparing for Poland’s New E-Invoicing Landscape

Poland’s KSeF (National E-Invoicing System) is a Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) model for real-time visibility, becoming mandatory in phases starting February 2026.

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KSeF 2.0 FAQs
KSeF 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions

Sovos’ team of regulatory tax experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions about KSEF 2.0, an upcoming update to Poland’s national electronic invoicing system.

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alabama sales tax
Alabama Sales Tax Guide

Alabama Sales Tax Rate Alabama imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 4.0 %. The state imposes local taxes at county, city and police jurisdiction levels and allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes, which vary by location. Alabama also offers a Simplified Sellers Use Program, allowing qualifying out-of-state sellers to collect […]

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georgia sales tax
Georgia Sales Tax Guide

Georgia Sales Tax Rate Georgia imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 4%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes at the county and city levels. What’s Taxable in Georgia? Georgia sales and use tax applies to the sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. Sellers selling […]

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Oklahoma Sales Tax Guide

Oklahoma Sales Tax Rate Oklahoma imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 4.5%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. Oklahoma 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 […]

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Texas Sales Tax Guide

Texas Sales Tax Rate Texas imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.25%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. Combined local tax cannot exceed 2%. Specific requirements (explained in TX Publication 94-105) apply to the collection of local sales and use taxes. What’s Taxable in Texas? Texas sales […]

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new york sales tax
New York Sales Tax Guide

New York Sales Tax Rate New York imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 4%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable in New York? New York sales and use tax applies to the sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. Sellers selling taxable goods […]

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California’s New Alcohol Shipping Law (AB 1246): What Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shippers Need to Know

On October 3, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1246 into law, making California the latest—and largest—state to enable consumers to receive direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments of distilled spirits beverages. This landmark legislation marks a major advancement for California DtC spirits shipping, opening new opportunities for producers and consumers alike and reshaping the landscape of California alcohol […]

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Digital Asset Tax Policy: Key Insights from Coindesk’s Policy and Regulation Event

The crypto industry stands at a pivotal moment. With the Trump administration’s pro-innovation stance and the release of the comprehensive White House Digital Assets Report, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift in how federal policy approaches digital assets. At Coindesk’s recent Policy and Regulation event, multiple roundtables convened simultaneously to examine the full spectrum of regulatory […]

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