In 2025, retailers must diligently manage complex sales tax changes, including those affecting delivery fees, inventory rules, and evolving exemption definitions to avoid costly non-compliance. States are implementing specific delivery fees: Colorado lowered its Retail Delivery Fee to 28 cents with certain sales thresholds, while Minnesota charges 50 cents. Additionally, Washington is progressively increasing its fee on reusable bags from 8 cents in 2025 to 12 cents in 2026, though some users and organizations are exempt. The legal definition of a retailer is broad, encompassing not only traditional consumer stores but also B2B sellers and service providers, making proper fee and tax handling, like with delivery charges, crucial as demonstrated by recent lawsuits.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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