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...
GA - Utility charge deemed fee and not a tax
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision, holding that the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County’s stormwater utility charge is a fee and not a tax, and therefore not subject t...
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...
IL - Guidance issued on grocery tax changes
Illinois issued guidance on changes to the sales and use tax on groceries. Effective January 1, 2026, the state is eliminating its 1% sales and use tax on groceries. Municipalities and counties can im...
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...
NY - Petition dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
A taxpayer’s New York sales and use tax petition was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the taxpayer failed to include a required statutory notice. While the petition included a copy of a no...
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 - Interest rates announced
Ohio has announced the interest rates for underpayments and overpayments of income taxes and sales and use taxes will be 7% in calendar year 2026. The rate for estate and tangible personal property ta...
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...
TX - Ready mix concrete manufacturer
The Texas Comptroller issued a private letter ruling finding that a business that operates ready mix concrete fabrication plants did not meet the statutory definition of a "ready mix concrete contract...
VA - Local tax rates for tax year 2024 issued
The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued the real estate, tangible personal property, machinery and tools, and merchants’ capital tax rates for county, city, town, and districts for tax year 2...
