Sales Tax
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
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Florida Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed
Effective October 1, 2025, the State of Florida will repeal the state sales tax on rent or license fees for the use of real property.
Rhode Island Imposes Tax on Parking Services
Rhode Island recently passed legislation which imposes sales tax on short-term parking services. The term is defined to include parking services for less than one
Colorado HB 1005 Eliminates Sales Tax Vendor Fee January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Colorado HB 1005, eliminates the sales tax vendor fee retailers may retain in connection with remitting and collecting sales tax. Previously,
Richmond, Virginia Implements Disposable Bag Fee Beginning January 1, 2026
Localities in Virginia may impose a $0.05 bag fee on each disposable plastic bag provided to customers at check out. Locals need to pass an
Clifton, Arizona Establishes Use Tax Provisions Effective October 1, 2025
The town of Clifton, Arizona has adjusted its tax code to establish a tiered use tax rate beginning October 1, 2025. For items $10,000 or
Maricopa, Arizona Increases Sales Tax Rate Effective October 1, 2025
The city of Maricopa, Arizona enacted an ordinance to increase the general transaction privilege tax rate by 0.50% beginning October 1, 2025. The increase does
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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
Alabama to Exempt Baby Items and Menstrual Hygiene Products
Effective September 1, Alabama will exempt qualifying baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, and menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax. Further details
Missouri Exempts Diapers, Feminine Hygiene Products, and Incontinence Products
The Missouri legislature passed HB 594, creating an exemption for diapers, feminine hygiene products and incontinence products. The exemption is set to begin on August
Alaska: City of Kake Joins Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission
The City of Kake has completed the process to join the Alaska Remote Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC). Sellers must begin collection on 9/1/2025 and
Sales Tax
SUT RegTalk: Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes and Market Trends That Matter Most To Your Business
Sales tax regulations are shifting fast—with key changes already impacting businesses in 2025. In this webinar, Sovos legal experts will break down the latest updates,
Alaska Reduces Vehicle Rental Tax Rate
Effective July 10, 2025, Alaska HB 123 became law without the Governor’s signature. The legislation provides for a reduction in the Vehicle Rental Tax rate from
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.
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