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
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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
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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
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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,