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Most companies treat use tax as a problem they’ll get to eventually. “Phase 2” of the transformation plan. Meanwhile, auditors, who have gotten meaningfully smarter through technology, know exactly where to look. Manufacturers can find themselves a frequent target. When a seller takes a properly completed exemption certificate from a manufacturer, they are largely off the hook. The manufacturer never is. Manufacturers must understand precisely how and […]
Nebraska Sales and Use Tax Nebraska imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 5.5%. In addition to the Nebraska state sales tax, local jurisdictions may impose additional local sales tax in Nebraska, which can increase the total rate businesses must collect and remit. What’s Taxable in Nebraska? Nebraska sales and use tax applies to the sale […]
What is the Louisiana Sales Tax Rate? Louisiana imposes a statewide sales tax rate of 5%, while local jurisdictions may also levy additional taxes depending on the location of the transaction. Businesses operating in or selling into the state should understand Louisiana sales tax laws, nexus requirements, filing obligations and Louisiana use tax responsibilities to remain compliant. What’s Taxable in Louisiana? Sales […]
What is the Maine Sales Tax Rate? Maine imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 5.5%. Unlike many other states, Maine does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes, meaning sales tax in Maine is applied consistently statewide. What is Taxable in Maine? Under Maine tax laws, sales and use tax […]
North Dakota imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 5%. In addition to the state rate, North Dakota local sales tax may apply, as cities and counties are permitted to levy additional taxes. Understanding North Dakota tax rates at both the state and local level is essential for accurate compliance. What’s Taxable in […]
Sales tax in Maryland is relatively straightforward compared to other states, but businesses must still understand key rules around nexus, exemptions, and filing to stay compliant. What is the Maryland Sales Tax Rate? The Maryland sales tax rate is 6% and applies statewide. Unlike many states, Maryland does not allow local jurisdictions to impose additional […]
The answer appears simple – subscription AI chatbot services either fall within a state’s existing sales tax structure for Software as a Service (SaaS), or they don’t. However, as with digital goods and streaming services in the past, attempts by a few states to fit new technologies into an existing legal framework can be as awkward as an ocean liner taking on a slalom course. How are SaaS transactions currently taxed? The basic concept of a SaaS transaction is that the purchaser is accessing a software application via the internet. Within this, there is a junk drawer full of variables that may determine the fate of SaaS’s taxability in a state. These can […]
Montana is one of the few states in the U.S. that do not impose a general statewide sales and use tax. However, that doesn’t mean businesses are completely exempt from Montana sales tax regulations. While Montana is often considered a “no sales tax” state, it does apply a 4% tax on accommodations, campgrounds and rental […]
Sales tax in Missouri includes a statewide base rate of 4.225%, with additional local taxes imposed by cities, counties and districts. Because of these layered rates, the Missouri sales tax rate can vary significantly depending on the location of the transaction. Businesses must also consider Missouri use tax, which applies when taxable goods are purchased […]
Should states eliminate their corporate and personal income taxes and replace them with a broad-based sales tax applied at a modest rate? The White House Council of Economic Advisers says absolutely yes. In a recently published paper, the Council makes the case that sales tax is a far more stable source of revenue and that states embarking on this transformation would grow their GDP, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, increase wages, and attract high […]
Illinois imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.25%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes; cities, counties, and special districts in Illinois can impose their own sales tax in addition to the state tax rate. The following are examples of special local taxes in Illinois, in addition to […]
Why Financial Institutions Overpay Sales & Use Tax and How to Stop It $750,000. That’s how much one mid-size U.S. bank recovered in a single quarter—money they’d been overpaying in use tax for years without realizing it. This wasn’t a struggling institution with a skeleton crew managing compliance. They had competent tax professionals. Established processes. […]
Arkansas imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.5%, as established under the Arkansas tax code. While Arkansas does not allow local jurisdictions to levy their own independent sales tax structures, cities and counties may impose additional local sales taxes that apply on top of the Arkansas state tax rate. As a result, […]
Kansas imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.5%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes, which means businesses should verify local rates when calculating sales tax in Kansas. What’s Taxable in Kansas? Kansas sales tax rules apply to the sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. […]
Hawaii imposes a statewide General Excise Tax (GET) rate of 4%. The state does impose local taxes at the County level. Counties are authorized to adopt a surcharge on the 4% GE tax rate. Businesses may pass on the GE tax and any applicable county surcharge to customers at the maximum pass-on rate. All counties […]
Arizona imposes a transaction privilege tax (TPT) on businesses in the state and is akin to sales tax administration. As such, it will often be referred to as “sales tax”. Arizona imposes a statewide TPT rate of 5.6%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional taxes. What’s Taxable in Arizona? Arizona TPT applies […]
The State of Alaska sales tax system is unique compared to other U.S. states. Alaska does not impose a statewide sales and use tax, making it one of the few states without a general retail sales tax. Instead, sales tax in Alaska is administered at the local level, where cities and boroughs are permitted to […]
Understanding sales tax in Connecticut, including who must collect it, what’s taxable, and how to file, is essential for staying compliant—especially as rules evolve. This Connecticut sales tax guide breaks down the state of Connecticut sales tax rate, nexus requirements, exemptions, and filing obligations for businesses operating in or selling into the state. What is […]