Chicago Imposes New Tax on the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Consumed Off Premises
Beginning January 1, 2026, Chicago will impose a new retail liquor tax of 1.5% on the sale of alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the
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Albania E-invoicing
Albania E-invoicing Albania introduced a comprehensive fiscalisation model known as “Audit System” or “e-Fiskal” (fizkalizimi), a mandatory, real-time e-invoicing system in phases in 2021. This
New Mexico Updates FYI-330 (Income and Withholding Information Returns and Filing Methods)
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has released FYI-330, updating guidance on income and withholding information returns and filing methods. Beginning January 1, 2026,
IRS Revises Form 8809 (Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns)
The IRS has updated Form 8809, used to request filing extensions for information returns including Forms W-2, 1099, 1042-S, and 1095. The most notable update
IRS Releases Publication 4163 for Processing Year 2026
The IRS has released Publication 4163 (Rev. 12-2025) for Modernized e-File (MeF) business returns processed in 2026. This publication outlines electronic filing requirements and guidance
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Alaska Sales Tax Guide
The State of Alaska sales tax system is unique compared to other U.S. states. Alaska does not impose a statewide sales and use tax, making
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Connecticut Sales Tax Guide
Understanding sales tax in Connecticut, including who must collect it, what’s taxable, and how to file, is essential for staying compliant—especially as rules evolve. This
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New Jersey Sales Tax Guide
New Jersey imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.625%. The state allows some cities to impose motor vehicle rental tax and there
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Iowa Sales Tax Guide
Iowa imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. The state does allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable in
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District of Columbia Sales Tax Guide
The District of Columbia (D.C.) imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. Unlike other states, local jurisdictions cannot levy additional taxes, which
Colorado Removes State Level Service Fee
Effective January 1, 2026, the state level discount available for timely filed sales and use tax returns in Colorado has been removed. This discount is
Colorado Waste Tire Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Colorado Waste Tire Fee on the sale of new motor vehicle and trailer tires will increase to $2.00 from $0.50.
Washington Rental Car Tax to Increase in 2026
Earlier this year the Washington state legislature enacted Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5801 (Chapter 417, Laws of 2025) changing a number of taxes and fees
Alert: Phishing Scam Targets Unclaimed Property Holders
The California State Controller’s Office (SCO) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting unclaimed property holders. Fraudulent emails impersonating Controller Malia M. Cohen are requesting
Colorado Releases Local Sales & Use Tax Changes Effective January 1, 2026
The Colorado Department of Revenue published local sales and use tax changes effective January 1, 2026. Changes include rate increases and newly imposed sales taxes
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Delaware VDA Decoded: Your Roadmap to Unclaimed Property Compliance
Join Sovos and the Delaware Secretary of State’s Office for an in-depth, collaborative webinar designed to demystify the Delaware VDA program. Whether your organization has
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Sovos Receives MVP Award from Training Magazine for Seventh Consecutive Year
Recognition underscores Sovos’ Continued Leadership in Empowering Employee Growth Atlanta, December 17, 2025 — Sovos, the always-on tax compliance company, today announced that it has been named a 2026 Training MVP award winner by
Hawaii Releases 2026 Booklet A Employer’s Tax Guide
The Hawaii Department of Taxation has released the 2026 edition of Booklet A, Employer’s Tax Guide, with income tax withholding rates, methods, and tax tables