New Mexico Moves Annual Tax Holiday To July
New Mexico lawmakers recently passed HB 218, which changed the dates of the annual back to school tax holiday to the last weekend of July.
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Illinois Will Eliminate Statewide Grocery Tax Beginning January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois will exempt food for human consumption through a repeal its 1% sales tax. This exemption will not apply to alcoholic
Illinois Will Eliminate 200-Transaction Threshold for Economic Nexus
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate the 200-transaction threshold for establishing economic nexus for sales tax purposes. Going forward, both remote retailers and marketplace
Massachusetts Announces Dates For 2025 Sales Tax Holiday
Massachusetts lawmakers recently set the date for the annual sales tax holiday. The 2025 holiday will take place August 9th and 10th. During the holiday,
Colorado Releases July 2025 Local Sales Tax Changes
The Colorado Department of Revenue recently released the July 2025 local sales tax changes. Among the changes were new state-administered districts to supplement funding for
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Sovos Partners with Shopify to Automate Sales Tax Filing and Remittance for Merchants
Shopify with Sovos will simplify the sales tax returns process for Shopify merchants ATLANTA, June 10, 2025 – Sovos, the always-on compliance company, today announced
Connecticut Decreases E911 Fee
In Connecticut, a surcharge is assessed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on all phone lines, including prepaid wireless services, in order to fund E911
Minnesota E911 E988 and TAM Fee
In Minnesota, the Prepaid Wireless E911, TAM and 988 fees are increasing from a combined fee amount of $0.95 to $0.96 effective July 1, 2025.
Mississippi Reduces Sales Tax on Groceries with HB 1
Earlier this year Mississippi passed HB1 which reduces the state sales and use tax rate on groceries for human consumption from 7% to 5% starting
Maryland Enacts 3% Tax on Data and Information Technology Services; Repeals Exemption for Custom Software
On May 20, 2025, Maryland House Bill 352 was signed into law, enacting a 3% tax on certain data and information technology services and repealing
Washington Governor Signs Tax Legislation
Washington’s governor recently signed three pieces of legislation which will have a major impact on retail sales tax in the state. Senate Bill 5794 would
Maryland Narrows Bullion Exemption
In Maryland, the purchase price of precious metal bullion or coins were exempt from sales tax if the taxable amount exceeded $1,000. On May 20,
Ohio Announces 2025 All-Inclusive Sales Tax Holiday Dates
The Ohio Department of Taxation recently announced the 2025 dates for Ohio’s All-Inclusive Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday period for the 2025 season will occur
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The 5 U.S. States with No Sales Tax
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
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From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Building a Business Case for Tax Technology Investment
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, tax departments are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance and deliver strategic value. However, securing an investment
Re-Revised Dates for Puerto Rico Hurricane Season Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: May 23-26, 2025
The Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code provides for a periodic sales tax holiday for certain hurricane preparedness items. Historically, the holiday occurs during the last Friday,
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What is Sales Tax? How it Works & Why It Matters
Uncover what sales tax is, how it works! This guide provides everything from rates and exemptions, to how it varies by location and product type.