Regulatory Analysis

Posted March 14, 2024 by Radhika Akhil
Nebraska Approves New Good Life Districts

In 2023, Nebraska Governor Pillen approved the Good Life Transformational Project Act (LB 727), which allowed local jurisdictions to apply to become a “good life district” (GLD). If approved by the Department of Economic Development, any transactions occurring in such districts would be subject to a reduced sales tax rate of 2.75%. During communications with […]

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Posted March 7, 2024 by Oliver Mavor-Parker
California to Exempt Breast Pumps and Related Items

Effective April 1, 2024, California will exempt breast pumps and certain related items. More information can be found in AB 1203.

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Posted February 19, 2024 by David Oberlander
Pennsylvania E 911 Fee Increases on March 1, 2024

Effective March 1, 2024, the Emergency-911 surcharge collected on the sale of wireless telephones or pre-paid telecommunication services will increase to $1.95 per retail transaction. Additional information can be found here.

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Posted February 6, 2024 by Andrew Decker
Putnam County New York Exempts Clothing

In New York state, clothing sold for less than $110 is exempt from state sales tax but subject to local sales tax unless the county or city enacts a similar exemption. Putnam County has enacted the exemption for clothing of less than $110 effective March 1, 2024. As a result, the county sales tax will […]

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Posted January 30, 2024 by Ryan Brady
Call2Recycle Announces New Fee for Ride-On Toys in Multiple Canadian Provinces Effective February 1, 2024

Call2Recycle has announced a new environmental handling fee for ride-on toys sold with batteries included in the provinces of Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The fee is $0.45 in Manitoba and Quebec and $0.50 in Prince Edward Island. For more information please see the Fee Schedule, effective February 1, 2024 here.

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Posted January 26, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Skagway Joins ARSSTC for Remote Seller Remittance

Skagway, Alaska has joined the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission as a fully participating jurisdiction for remote sellers to collect and remit general retail sales tax in the locality. Remote seller retail sales tax collection begins effective March 1, 2024. The local ordinance may be found here and information concerning the ARSSTC available here.

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Posted January 5, 2024 by Robert Pelletier
Antigua and Barbuda: Standard Sales Tax Rate Increase from January 1, 2024

Pursuant to the Antigua and Barbuda Inland Revenue Department announcement on December 22, 2023, the ABST (sales tax) rate increased from 15% to 17% effective January 1, 2024. The announcement can be found here.

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Posted January 5, 2024 by Sovos
Rhode Island Increases Mattress Recycling Fee

Effective January 1, 2024, the mattress recycling fee collected on the sale of all mattresses and foundations sold to Rhode Island residents will increase to $20.50 per unit sold. Additional information can be found here.

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Posted January 5, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Carbondale & Edgewater, Colorado Change to State-Administered for Sales Tax

The cities of Carbondale and Edgewater, Colorado changed from self-administered to state-administered for sales tax effective January 1, 2024. Each local will continue to self-administer use tax. Further information may be found here.

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Posted December 28, 2023 by Erik Wallin
Hawaii: Motor Vehicle Rental Surcharge Increase

Through 2027, Hawaii is increasing the rental motor vehicle surcharge by $0.50 annually on January 1 of each year. Effective January 1, 2024, the State of Hawaii will increase the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax rate from $6.00 per day (or any portion of a day) to $6.50 per day (or any portion of a […]

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Posted December 27, 2023 by Bradley Feimer
Colorado Self-Administered Local Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2024

12/14/2024 The Colorado Department of Revenue published local sales and use tax changes effective January 1, 2024. The following self-administered local sales tax rates have changed: City: Castle Pines Fort Collins Louisville Further information may be found here.

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Posted December 27, 2023 by Bradley Feimer
Counties of Routt & Arapahoe, Colorado Adopt Sales Tax Exemptions Effective January 1, 2024

12/14/2024 The Colorado Department of Revenue published local sale and use tax changes effective January 1, 2024. The county of Routt has adopted state-allowed exemptions for farm equipment, incontinence products, and menstrual products. The county of Arapahoe has adopted state-allowed exemptions for beetle wood products, property used in space flight, machinery or machine tools, manufactured […]

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Posted December 27, 2023 by Bradley Feimer
Carbondale & Edgewater, Colorado Change to State-Administered for Sales Tax

12/14/2023 The cities of Carbondale and Edgewater, Colorado changed from self-administered to state-administered for sales tax effective January 1, 2024. Each local will continue to self-administer use tax. Further information may be found here.

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Posted December 27, 2023 by Oliver Mavor-Parker
California to Expand Bottle Fee Program

California will impose the California Redemption Value (CRV) deposit on additional products, effective January 1, 2024. Fruit Juice containers greater than or equal to 46 ounces, vegetable juice containers greater than 16 ounces, and wine and distilled spirit containers will now be subject to the deposit at the pre-existing rates depending on container size. Additionally, […]

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Posted December 21, 2023 by Erik Wallin
Massachusetts Proposes Advanced Payment Regulation

12/21/2023 Massachusetts has proposed regulations related to the creation of the advanced sales tax payment requirements included in the Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Bill and addressed in TIR 21-4. The proposed regulation can be found here.

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Posted December 15, 2023 by Erik Wallin
Hawaii: Maui County Surcharge Takes Effect in January

Effective January 1, 2024, the County of Maui has authorized the collection of a county surcharge.  The new Maui County Surcharge is 0.50%.  The county surcharge is only added to activities taxed at the 4.0% rate. The county surcharge does not apply to activities taxed at the 0.50% rate (e.g., wholesaling) or the 0.15% rate […]

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Posted December 15, 2023 by Alexander Dunn
Kansas Phase Out of Sales Tax on Groceries to Continue January 1st

Under HB 2106, Kansas will reduce the state sales and compensating use tax rate on food and food ingredients from 4.0 percent to 2.0 percent effective January 1, 2024. The rate will be further reduced to 0.0 percent on January 1, 2025. Kansas defines “food and food ingredients” to include bottled water, candy, dietary supplements, […]

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Posted December 15, 2023 by Daniel Kostrzewa
Utah Imposes Electric Vehicle Charging Tax

Starting January 1, 2024, Utah will impose a 12.5% Electric Vehicle Charging Tax on the retail sale of electricity sold by a charging station operator to charge or recharge an electric vehicle. More information on this new tax can be found in Utah Code 59-30-102.

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