IRS Warns of Scams When Donating After Disasters
The IRS has reminded taxpayers that while donating to disaster relief is a compassionate and impactful way to help, it is equally important to remain cautious. In the aftermath of disasters, scam acti...
IRS Highlights Retirement Benefits of IRAs
The IRS has reminded taxpayers that Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) continue to provide important benefits for those planning their financial future. A traditional IRA allows earnings to grow ta...
AZ - Local tax rate table released
Arizona's Department of Revenue released the transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate chart effective November 1, 2025. The only change is Manufactured Buildings in Chino Valley new rate will be 3%.Transa...
CA - IRC conformity updated
California has enacted legislation that updates the state's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) conformity date to January 1, 2025, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, with significant ex...
HI - Cigarette tax increase guidance issued
Hawaii issued guidance on the cigarette tax increase to 18 cents per cigarette or little cigar beginning January 1, 2026 (Act 95 (H.B. 441), Laws 2025). The guidance outlines procedures for wholesaler...
ID: Reminder issued on exemption for small sellers
daho residents are reminded about previously enacted legislation that provides a sales and use tax exemption for certain small sellers with annual sales of $5,000 or less. The exemption is effective J...
IA - Employment agency placement not subject to tax
Iowa Department of Revenue ruled on the sales and use tax implications for an out-of-state private employment agency providing temporary medical workers within the state. Generally, the work of privat...
MD - Impact report on OBBBA issued
The Maryland Comptroller has issued a report outlining the impact that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to have on Maryland tax revenues. Maryland law requires such a report when amendments ...
NM - Trailer-mounted generators
A New Mexico administrative hearing officer ruled that a taxpayer was entitled to a refund of Motor Vehicle Excise Tax paid on the purchase of trailer-mounted generators, as only the trailers, and not...
ND - Guide to business tax incentives updated
North Dakota has released a business tax incentives publication for 2025, summarizing a number of provisions such as property tax exemptions, sales tax exemptions, and income tax credits. For example,...
OH - Auctioneer guidance issued
Ohio issued guidance discussing its sales and use tax rules for auctioneers. The guidance incorporates recent changes and revised business practices. The guidance discusses the casual sale exemption, ...
PA -PURTA surcharge rate announced
Pennsylvania has provided notice that the Public Utility Realty Tax Act (PURTA) surcharge calculation for tax years beginning January 1, 2026 is 0 mills. No PURTA surcharge will be imposed for the tax...
