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Pennsylvania imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes (specifically Allegheny County and City of Philadelphia). Staying compliant with Pennsylvania sales tax laws is essential for any business operating in the state. These laws define what goods and services are taxable, set the […]
The Idaho state sales tax rate is 6%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable in Idaho? Idaho 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 sales tax to the […]
Effective January 2026, California is fully opening its doors to direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of distilled spirits. Until recently, only distillers located within California were permitted to ship spirits directly to residents. This policy originated after the widespread shutdowns in 2020, which prompted temporary measures to support local businesses. The law allowing in-state direct-to-consumer shipping was […]
What is Colorado Sales Tax? Colorado imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 2.9%. Examples of taxable items include: Clothing Certain computer software Rentals of tangible personal property Non-prescription drugs Prepared food Colorado Sales Tax Rates by Location Like many states, localities in Colorado can impose taxes which may vary in application and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]