- Sales tax rates have changed in various regions, with some increasing and others decreasing.
- Louisiana increased its sales tax, making it one of the highest in the US.
- Chicago raised its Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax to 11 percent.
- California’s Bay Area saw sales tax increases after voter-approved changes.
- Mississippi passed a bill to eliminate state income tax and adjust grocery taxes.
- Kansas eliminated sales tax on some groceries.
- Several states are considering eliminating sales tax on groceries.
- Some states improved sales tax compliance systems for retailers.
- Utah repealed its transaction threshold for remote sellers.
- Colorado lowered its retail delivery fee and enhanced its tax system.
- Nevada launched a portal for managing tax accounts and services.
- California extended sales tax filing deadlines due to wildfires.
- Idaho exempted certain sellers from collecting sales tax.
- Washington expanded the definition of retail sales subject to tax.
- Louisiana moved to electronic sales tax filing and payment.
- Louisiana and Mississippi targeted hotel booking services for tax collection.
- Nebraska updated guidance on advertising related to sales tax.
- Illinois implemented destination-based sourcing for sales tax.
- Sales tax revenue dropped in some border communities due to reduced Canadian shoppers.
- Sales tax questions continue to arise as services evolve, such as Uber’s tax issues.
Source: taxconnex.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
