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How SaaS Classification Changes Create Hidden Sales Tax Exposure
Changes in how SaaS products are classified can create unexpected sales tax exposure for businesses. As states increasingly treat software-as-a-service…
Durable Medical Equipment Sales Tax Exemptions: What a Michigan Court Teaches Medical Sellers
A Michigan court ruling on sales tax exemptions for durable medical equipment (DME) offers important guidance for medical sellers navigating…
Tax Due On Leased Part Of City Parking, Minn. Court Says
A Minnesota court has ruled that a portion of a city-owned parking facility leased to a private entity is subject…
Cannabis Equipment OK For Tax Break, Colo. Dept. Says
The Colorado Department of Revenue has determined that equipment used in cannabis cultivation and processing qualifies for a state tax…
New Guide Shows How Firms Build New Sales Tax Service Lines
A new guide offers accounting firms a roadmap for establishing sales tax service lines as a revenue opportunity. As sales…
US Indiana Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
Indiana imposes sales tax on a range of digital products, software, and SaaS offerings, making it important for businesses to…
2026 State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch
A review of state-level tax ballot measures expected in 2026 across the United States, highlighting proposed changes to state tax…
FBR adds five steel units to Rs5 electricity sales tax regime
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded its fixed electricity sales tax regime by adding five additional steel manufacturing…
US Kentucky Economic Nexus Threshold Changes for Remote Sellers
Kentucky is changing its economic nexus threshold for remote sellers, affecting when out-of-state businesses must collect and remit sales tax.…
Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday on Firearms and Hunting Supplies
Louisiana is holding a Second Amendment Weekend sales tax holiday, temporarily exempting firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies from state sales…
Revised Guide on Sales and Service Tax Refunds, Drawbacks and Reviews
Malaysia's Royal Customs Department has released a revised guide covering refunds, drawbacks, and review procedures under the Sales and Service…
Ohio Senator Wants to Wipe Out Data Center Tax Breaks Nationwide
An Ohio senator is pushing federal legislation to eliminate state and local tax incentives for data centers across the United…
The Impact of Fiscal Policy to Promote Healthy Diets: Evidence from the Navajo Nation -- by John Cawley, Mallory Dreyer, Kosali I. Simon
This NBER paper examines the fiscal policy effects of the Navajo Nation's unique tax structure on diet and health outcomes.…
Why Doesn't the US Have VAT? Sales Tax Explained
The United States stands apart from most major economies by operating a state-by-state sales tax system rather than a federal…
PCDMA warns FBR IRIS glitches are delaying sales tax returns
Pakistan's Cellular Distributors and Manufacturers Association (PCDMA) has raised concerns with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over persistent technical…
US New Jersey Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
New Jersey imposes sales tax on a range of digital goods and services, including SaaS, electronically delivered software, and other…
How To Register for Sales Tax in New York (New York Sales & Use Tax Registration Guide)
A practical guide for businesses on how to register for sales and use tax in New York State. The guide…
NY Tax Talk: Evaluating The Sales Tax Vendor Relief Program
This New York-focused tax analysis examines the state's sales tax vendor relief program, evaluating its scope, eligibility criteria, and practical…
Sales Tax Amnesty Programs Explained: How to Waive Penalties and Save on Past Liabilities
Sales tax amnesty programs offer businesses an opportunity to resolve past tax liabilities while avoiding or reducing penalties and interest.…
California Fix for Montana Plates Tax Loophole Heads to Newsom
California legislation closing the Montana license plate tax loophole is heading to Governor Newsom for signature. The workaround involves residents…
SaaS vs digital goods vs digital services: Why the distinction matters for sales tax
The distinction between SaaS, digital goods, and digital services carries significant sales tax implications in the United States, as states…
Calif. Pot Retailer Owes $540K In Taxes, Lost Permit, City Says
A California cannabis retailer has been found to owe approximately $540,000 in unpaid taxes and has lost its operating permit,…
Gas Taxes by State, 2026
A state-by-state breakdown of gasoline and diesel excise tax rates across the United States for 2026, published by the Tax…
South Dakota Sales Tax Rate to Return to 4.5% in July 2027
South Dakota has legislated for its sales tax rate to revert to 4.5% in July 2027, reversing a temporary reduction…
Kentucky Removes Transaction-Count Test for Remote Seller Nexus
Kentucky has amended its remote seller nexus rules by eliminating the transaction-count threshold, previously set at 200 transactions per year,…
California and Colorado Expand Sales Tax Treatment of Software from 2027
California and Colorado have each enacted legislation expanding the sales tax treatment of software effective 2027. The changes broaden the…
US District of Columbia Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
The District of Columbia imposes sales tax on SaaS, software, and digital products, making it an important jurisdiction for businesses…
Coffee Seller's Tax Suit Counterclaims Belong In Calif.
A California court has ruled that counterclaims in a tax dispute involving a coffee seller belong in California jurisdiction. The…
Ohio updates SSUTA taxability matrices, certificate of compliance
Ohio has updated its Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) taxability matrices and certificate of compliance. These updates reflect…
Govt support confirmed for small shopkeepers in FBR session
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a session confirming government support measures for small shopkeepers. The meeting addressed tax…
US North Carolina Extends Sales Tax Registration Period for Remote Sellers
North Carolina has extended the sales tax registration period for remote sellers, giving businesses additional time to comply with the…
Are ticket fees taxable? Sales taxability for ticket-related fees
This article examines the sales tax treatment of ticket-related fees in the United States, addressing whether convenience fees, service fees,…
Multistate Tax Trends: KPMG Managing Director Sarah Vergel de Dios on Renewable Energy, Data Centers, Nexus, and Voluntary Disclosure Strategy
KPMG Managing Director Sarah Vergel de Dios discusses multistate tax trends covering renewable energy tax incentives, data center taxation, nexus…
September 2026 Sales Tax Due Dates (State-by-State Filing Calendar)
A state-by-state filing calendar outlining September 2026 sales tax due dates across US states. This practical compliance resource helps businesses…
How To Register for Sales Tax in New Jersey (New Jersey Sales & Use Tax Registration Guide)
A practical registration guide for businesses required to collect and remit New Jersey Sales and Use Tax. The guide covers…
PRA cracks down on restaurants issuing unpaid or temporary bills
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) in Pakistan has launched a crackdown on restaurants that issue unpaid or temporary bills to…
US New York Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
This article examines how New York State applies sales tax to SaaS, software, and digital products. New York has long…
Is SaaS Taxable? How Sales Tax Applies to Software Services
This article examines the sales tax treatment of Software as a Service (SaaS) across U.S. states, a complex and inconsistent…
Chicago Auto Lease Tax Is Unconstitutional, Suit Says
A lawsuit challenges Chicago's auto lease tax as unconstitutional, alleging the city's levy on vehicle lease transactions discriminates against or…
Data center taxation should be guided by sound policy, not short-term gains
This commentary examines how state and local governments should approach taxation of data centers, arguing that tax policy should prioritize…
Electric Vehicle Taxes by State, 2026
The Tax Foundation publishes a 2026 state-by-state overview of electric vehicle taxes in the United States, examining how states are…
US states expands sales tax to digital goods & SaaS
Multiple US states are expanding sales tax obligations to cover digital goods and SaaS products, reflecting a broader trend of…
KP cabinet approves sales tax relief for Malakand, tribal areas, clears Rs5b youth programme boost
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet in Pakistan has approved sales tax relief measures targeting the Malakand division and tribal areas,…
PSW, Board of Revenue Sindh sign SLA for Digital Stamp Duty collection
Pakistan's Single Window (PSW) and the Board of Revenue Sindh have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to enable digital…
The End of Penny Production: How Rounding Rules Affect Sales Tax
The US Treasury's decision to phase out penny production has practical implications for sales tax calculations, particularly around rounding rules.…
US Kentucky ends transaction threshold for sales tax registration
Kentucky has eliminated the transaction-based threshold for sales tax registration, meaning businesses will no longer be able to use the…
US Colorado Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
Colorado is set to update its sales tax treatment of SaaS, software, and digital products, with changes taking effect in…
Illinois Opens a Penalty-Free Amnesty Window for Non-Compliant Remote Sellers
Illinois has announced a penalty-free tax amnesty window targeting remote sellers who have not complied with the state's sales tax…
NYC Homeowners Say City Flubbed 2nd Home Tax Launch
New York City homeowners are challenging the rollout of the city's second home tax, alleging the city mishandled its launch.…
Bloomberg: Casinos’ Slot Machine Tax Case Booted by Pennsylvania Justices
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by casinos challenging the tax treatment of slot machine revenues.…
US Massachusetts Sales Tax on SaaS, Software and Digital Products
Massachusetts imposes sales tax on SaaS, software, and digital products, creating compliance obligations for businesses selling technology-based services into the…
What Is Streamlined Sales Tax? SST Explained for Sellers
The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) program is a multistate initiative designed to simplify sales tax compliance for sellers operating across…
About 2,000 People File for Exemptions to NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Amid Controversial Rollout
Approximately 2,000 property owners have filed for exemptions to New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, which targets non-primary residential properties,…
Cigarette Taxes by State, 2026
This Tax Foundation resource compiles cigarette excise tax rates across all U.S. states for 2026, providing a comparative overview of…
Economic nexus laws by state: Kentucky
This article outlines Kentucky's economic nexus rules for sales tax purposes, detailing the thresholds that trigger a sales tax collection…
MTC Expands Digital Tax Project to Prediction Markets, Crypto
The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) has expanded its digital tax project to cover prediction markets and cryptocurrency. This development signals…
DeWine Announces Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
Ohio Governor DeWine has announced a back-to-school sales tax holiday, providing a temporary exemption from state sales tax on qualifying…
Pakistan Sets Fixed Sales Tax for Steel Units Based on Electricity Use
Pakistan has introduced a fixed sales tax regime for steel manufacturing units, calculated on the basis of electricity consumption rather…
Florida State Tax Updates
This article provides an overview of recent Florida state tax legislative and regulatory updates. It covers changes relevant to businesses…
Maryland Introduces Sales Tax Exemption for Intra-Group Digital Services
Maryland is introducing a sales tax exemption for intra-group digital services transactions, effective 2026. This legislative development provides relief for…
Maryland Exempts Intercompany Digital Transactions from Sales Tax
Maryland has enacted a sales tax exemption specifically covering intercompany digital transactions, removing the sales tax burden on digital goods…
Indiana Tax Ruling: Cloud-Based Educational Software Access Not Subject to Sales Tax
Indiana has issued a tax ruling determining that access to cloud-based educational software does not constitute a taxable transaction for…
Nashville Cuts Grocery Sales Tax After Tennessee House Bill 2186
Nashville has moved to reduce its local grocery sales tax following the passage of Tennessee House Bill 2186. The legislation…
Louisiana Public Construction Sales Tax Exemption for Contractors Begins July 1, 2025
Louisiana has introduced a sales tax exemption for contractors working on public construction projects, effective July 1, 2025. The exemption…
California Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is What Changes on 1 January 2027
California is set to impose sales tax on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) from 1 January 2027, marking a major shift in the…
California Is About to Tax SaaS. Here Is What Changes on 1 January 2027
California is set to extend its sales tax to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products from 1 January 2027, marking a significant shift…
US Texas Sales Tax on Digital Products, SaaS & Cloud Services
Texas imposes sales tax on a range of digital products, SaaS, and cloud services, treating them similarly to tangible personal…
Florida Sales Tax Exemption on Utilities for HOAs
Florida offers a sales tax exemption on utilities for homeowners associations (HOAs), providing potential tax relief on electricity, gas, and…
KP introduces 5% sales tax on cryptocurrency trading services
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in Pakistan has introduced a 5% sales tax on cryptocurrency trading services, marking a significant regulatory…
AI Tokens and Sales Tax: Key Considerations
The article examines the emerging sales tax implications of AI tokens—prepaid credits used to access AI services and compute resources.…
Louisiana Sales Tax Rules for Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing Platforms
Louisiana has enacted specific sales tax rules for peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms, effective 2026. These regulations establish how sales tax…
EV charging taxability: What public charging operators need to know
Public EV charging operators face complex sales tax questions as the sector grows. The taxability of EV charging varies significantly…
Multistate Tax Trends: SALT Litigator Zachary Milliken on Texas Franchise Tax Mistakes, AI Sales Tax Risks, Successful Dispute Resolution, and the Future of State Tax Audits
A SALT litigator discusses common mistakes in Texas franchise tax compliance, the emerging risks of using AI tools for sales…
Illinois Use Tax Versus Chicago Municipal Taxes: Digital Products and Services
Illinois use tax and Chicago municipal taxes create a complex dual-layer compliance environment for digital products and SaaS providers. Illinois…
Why Does Netflix Cost More in Some State? The Messy World of Streaming Taxes
Streaming service prices vary across US states due to inconsistent taxation of digital entertainment. States differ widely in how they…
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