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Idaho Sales Tax
Idaho Sales Tax Guide

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 […]

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Colorado sales tax
Colorado Sales Tax: What Businesses Need to Know

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 […]

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virginia sales tax
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
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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penny phase out
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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florida sales tax
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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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
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
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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Understanding the California Covered Embedded Battery (CBE) Fee

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 […]

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Michigan Sales Tax
Michigan Sales Tax Guide

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 […]

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Major Sales Tax Changes in 2025: New Rates and Rules

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 […]

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The Tax You’re Not Watching, But Auditors Are

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 […]

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