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IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report (IR 2026-97)
The IRS launched a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through the IRS Individual Online Account. Taxpayers can obtain and download the report when applying for a job, a loan, a go...
The IRS launched a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through the IRS Individual Online Account. Taxpayers can obtain and download the report when applying for a job, a loan, a go...
Rates Used in Computing Special Use Value Issued (Rev. Rul. 2026-14)
The 2026 interest rates to be used in computing the special use value of farm real property for which an election is made under Code Sec. 2032A were issued by the IRS.In the ruling, the IRS lists th...
The 2026 interest rates to be used in computing the special use value of farm real property for which an election is made under Code Sec. 2032A were issued by the IRS.In the ruling, the IRS lists th...
IRS Creates New Office to Handle Conservation Easement Cases (IR 2026-95)
The IRS has announced a new Office of Conservation Easements to improve how conservation easement cases are handled and to provide more consistent tax administration. The new office will bring togethe...
The IRS has announced a new Office of Conservation Easements to improve how conservation easement cases are handled and to provide more consistent tax administration. The new office will bring togethe...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Protect Client Data With Written Information Security Plan (IR 2026-92)
The IRS and Security Summit partners reminded tax professionals to protect client data with a Written Information Security Plan. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, tax and accounting professionals are ...
The IRS and Security Summit partners reminded tax professionals to protect client data with a Written Information Security Plan. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, tax and accounting professionals are ...
IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware of Charitable Donation Scams and Improper Deduction Claims (Tax Tip 2026-58)
The IRS has reminded taxpayers to be careful when making charitable donations because scams can lead to financial loss and incorrect tax deductions. The agency said scammers often create fake charitie...
The IRS has reminded taxpayers to be careful when making charitable donations because scams can lead to financial loss and incorrect tax deductions. The agency said scammers often create fake charitie...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Keep Records of Charitable Donations (Tax Tip 2026-57)
The IRS has reminded taxpayers who make charitable donations to keep complete and organized records of their contributions throughout the year. The agency said good records can make filing a tax retur...
The IRS has reminded taxpayers who make charitable donations to keep complete and organized records of their contributions throughout the year. The agency said good records can make filing a tax retur...
IRS Expands Business Tax Account With New Online Features (IR 2026-87)
The IRS has added new features to its Business Tax Account (BTA) to help eligible businesses and organizations manage their federal tax responsibilities online. The agency said users can now view mo...
The IRS has added new features to its Business Tax Account (BTA) to help eligible businesses and organizations manage their federal tax responsibilities online. The agency said users can now view mo...
IRS Highlights Role of Whistleblowers in Tax Administration (IR 2026-84)
The IRS has highlighted the important role of whistleblowers in exposing fraud, reducing the tax gap and strengthening compliance. The National Whistleblower Day, on July 20, commemorates the nationâ€...
The IRS has highlighted the important role of whistleblowers in exposing fraud, reducing the tax gap and strengthening compliance. The National Whistleblower Day, on July 20, commemorates the nationâ€...
IRS Increases Optional Standard Mileage Rate for the Remainder of 2026 (Announcement 2026-11)
The IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the remainder of 2026. Optional standard mileage rates are used by employees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers...
The IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the remainder of 2026. Optional standard mileage rates are used by employees, self-employed individuals, and other taxpayers...
IRS Updates Premium Tax Credit Table, Required Contribution Percentage (Rev. Proc. 2026-26)
The IRS has updated the applicable percentage table used to calculate an individual’s premium tax credit and required contribution percentage plan years beginning in calendar year 2027. The percenta...
The IRS has updated the applicable percentage table used to calculate an individual’s premium tax credit and required contribution percentage plan years beginning in calendar year 2027. The percenta...
Final Regulations on QDOTs Issued (TD 10050)
Final regulations under Code Sec. 2056A have been adopted, applicable specifically to the estates of decedents that are passing property in a qualified domestic trust (QDOT) to (or for the benefit o...
Final regulations under Code Sec. 2056A have been adopted, applicable specifically to the estates of decedents that are passing property in a qualified domestic trust (QDOT) to (or for the benefit o...
IRS Reminds Businesses About Tax Rules for Seasonal and Part-Time Employees (Tax Tip 2026-53)
The IRS has reminded businesses that seasonal and part-time employees must generally follow the same federal tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare tax rules as full-time employees. The agency ...
The IRS has reminded businesses that seasonal and part-time employees must generally follow the same federal tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare tax rules as full-time employees. The agency ...
IRS Advises Newly Married Couples to Update Tax Information Before Filing Season (Tax Tip 2026-54)
The IRS has advised newly married couples to update their tax information before the next tax filing season. The agency said marriage can change a couple's taxes, so taking a few simple steps now can ...
The IRS has advised newly married couples to update their tax information before the next tax filing season. The agency said marriage can change a couple's taxes, so taking a few simple steps now can ...
IRS Explains Taxpayers’ Right to Challenge IRS Decisions and Be Heard (Tax Tip 2026-51)
The IRS has reminded taxpayers that they have the right to question an IRS decision if they believe it is incorrect. This right is part of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and helps make sure taxpayers a...
The IRS has reminded taxpayers that they have the right to question an IRS decision if they believe it is incorrect. This right is part of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and helps make sure taxpayers a...
National Taxpayer Advocate Releases FY 2027 Objectives Report to Congress (IR 2026-79)
The National Taxpayer Advocate has released the Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, concluding that the IRS generally conducted a successful 2026 filing season despite significant operatio...
The National Taxpayer Advocate has released the Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, concluding that the IRS generally conducted a successful 2026 filing season despite significant operatio...
AZ - Updated local tax rate table released
Arizona's Department of Revenue released the transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate chart effective October 1, 2026. It includes rate changes for San Tan Valley and Tusayan. Transaction Privilege and Ot...
Arizona's Department of Revenue released the transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate chart effective October 1, 2026. It includes rate changes for San Tan Valley and Tusayan. Transaction Privilege and Ot...
CA - Pesticide manufacturer could not use apportionment formula for agricultural businesses
An Arizona-based pesticide design, development, and manufacturing company that earned income in multiple states did not derive more than 50% of its gross business receipts from agricultural business a...
An Arizona-based pesticide design, development, and manufacturing company that earned income in multiple states did not derive more than 50% of its gross business receipts from agricultural business a...
CO - Company's purchases of items for use in marijuana cultivation and manufacturing are exempt from tax
The Colorado Department of Revenue ruled that a company's various purchases of certain items of tangible personal property for use in marijuana cultivation and manufacturing operations are exempt from...
The Colorado Department of Revenue ruled that a company's various purchases of certain items of tangible personal property for use in marijuana cultivation and manufacturing operations are exempt from...
FL - Guidance provided on new eFile and pay system for reemployment tax
Guidance is provided on the new eFile and Pay system for reemployment tax. On August 24, 2026, the Florida Department of Revenue transitioned reemployment tax filing and payment services to a new eFil...
Guidance is provided on the new eFile and Pay system for reemployment tax. On August 24, 2026, the Florida Department of Revenue transitioned reemployment tax filing and payment services to a new eFil...
GA - Local Rate chart released for Q4 of 2026
The Georgia Department of Revenue has released a local sales and use tax rate chart for the quarter beginning October 1, 2026. Georgia Sales and Use Tax Rate Chart, Georgia Department of Revenue, Sept...
The Georgia Department of Revenue has released a local sales and use tax rate chart for the quarter beginning October 1, 2026. Georgia Sales and Use Tax Rate Chart, Georgia Department of Revenue, Sept...
HI - Dismissal of declaratory challenge to tax directive vacated
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a dismissal of a declaratory judgment action challenging the Department of Taxation's Administrative Directive No. 2021-01, because state law prohibiti...
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a dismissal of a declaratory judgment action challenging the Department of Taxation's Administrative Directive No. 2021-01, because state law prohibiti...
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...
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 - Music and musicians credit program rules adopted
Illinois adopted rules implementing the music and musicians income tax credit program for investments and labor expenditures by qualified companies that produce, distribute, and promote music in the s...
Illinois adopted rules implementing the music and musicians income tax credit program for investments and labor expenditures by qualified companies that produce, distribute, and promote music in the s...
IA - Freight charges tax exempt
Petitioner is a contractor that designs and installs steel storage tanks. The storage tanks are shipped from the manufacturer to the building site, typically through an independent carrier. Petitioner...
Petitioner is a contractor that designs and installs steel storage tanks. The storage tanks are shipped from the manufacturer to the building site, typically through an independent carrier. Petitioner...
MD - Redemption required payment of delinquent taxes but not future taxes
The Appellate Court of Maryland has ruled that to redeem property sold at a tax sale, property taxes delinquent and in arrears must be paid. In this case, because 2024-2025 taxes were not in arrears o...
The Appellate Court of Maryland has ruled that to redeem property sold at a tax sale, property taxes delinquent and in arrears must be paid. In this case, because 2024-2025 taxes were not in arrears o...
MA - Interest rates remain unchanged for the fourth quarter of 2026
The interest rates on the underpayment and overpayment of Massachusetts taxes are unchanged for the period October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The rates have held steady at 6% for overpayments...
The interest rates on the underpayment and overpayment of Massachusetts taxes are unchanged for the period October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The rates have held steady at 6% for overpayments...
NV - Administrative updates and tax compliance reminders issued
The June 2026 issue of Nevada Tax Notes focuses primarily on Nevada tax administration and compliance updates. The headline item is the upcoming Phase 3 rollout of My Nevada Tax on December 7, 2026, w...
The June 2026 issue of Nevada Tax Notes focuses primarily on Nevada tax administration and compliance updates. The headline item is the upcoming Phase 3 rollout of My Nevada Tax on December 7, 2026, w...
NM - 2026 Q4 interest rates announced
New Mexico has announced that its interest rate on underpaid and overpaid taxes will remain at 7% for the fourth quarter of 2026. Penalty & Interest Rates, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Departme...
New Mexico has announced that its interest rate on underpaid and overpaid taxes will remain at 7% for the fourth quarter of 2026. Penalty & Interest Rates, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Departme...
NY - Responsible person tax assessment cancelled because division of taxation issued wrong notice
The New York Division of Taxation could not assert responsible person liability by the issuance of a notice and demand for payment of sales tax due rather than a notice of determination. Here, the pet...
The New York Division of Taxation could not assert responsible person liability by the issuance of a notice and demand for payment of sales tax due rather than a notice of determination. Here, the pet...
NC: Guidance issued on weight-based snuff tax, alternative nicotine products tax, and inventory tax
Guidance is issued regarding recently enacted legislation, effective July 1, 2025, that changed the North Carolina excise tax rate methodology for snuff, imposed a new excise tax on alternative nicoti...
Guidance is issued regarding recently enacted legislation, effective July 1, 2025, that changed the North Carolina excise tax rate methodology for snuff, imposed a new excise tax on alternative nicoti...
ND - Local rate changes announced
North Dakota has announced the following local sales and use tax changes effective October 1, 2026: (1) the city of Kindred will remove its maximum tax (refund cap); (2) the city of Minot will increas...
North Dakota has announced the following local sales and use tax changes effective October 1, 2026: (1) the city of Kindred will remove its maximum tax (refund cap); (2) the city of Minot will increas...
OH - 2026 fourth quarter PAT average wholesale prices released
Ohio has released the petroleum activity tax (PAT) statewide average wholesale prices for the fourth quarter of 2026.The average prices per gallon for the quarter are:$3.041 for unleaded gasoline$3.71...
Ohio has released the petroleum activity tax (PAT) statewide average wholesale prices for the fourth quarter of 2026.The average prices per gallon for the quarter are:$3.041 for unleaded gasoline$3.71...
OR - Multnomah County preschool for all rate increase delayed
Oregon's Multnomah County delayed its Preschool for All personal income tax rate increase from January 2, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The delayed increase will add 0.8%. Ord. No. 2026-053, Laws 2026, ef...
Oregon's Multnomah County delayed its Preschool for All personal income tax rate increase from January 2, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The delayed increase will add 0.8%. Ord. No. 2026-053, Laws 2026, ef...
PA - Philadelphia issues guidance on delivery location
Philadelphia has issued sales and use tax guidance explaining that, starting October 1, 2026, businesses must collect the city’s 2% local sales tax based on where a taxable purchase is delivered rat...
Philadelphia has issued sales and use tax guidance explaining that, starting October 1, 2026, businesses must collect the city’s 2% local sales tax based on where a taxable purchase is delivered rat...
TN - Mineral severance tax announced for Jackson County
Tennessee announced that Jackson County enacted a mineral severance tax rate of 20 cents per ton on certain minerals severed within the county, effective September 1, 2026. The rate applies to all san...
Tennessee announced that Jackson County enacted a mineral severance tax rate of 20 cents per ton on certain minerals severed within the county, effective September 1, 2026. The rate applies to all san...
TX - July 2026 certification of the average closing price of gas and oil released
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has determined the average taxable price of crude oil for the reporting period July 2026 is $57.34 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on April 1, ...
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has determined the average taxable price of crude oil for the reporting period July 2026 is $57.34 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on April 1, ...
UT - Local tax rate changes announced
The Utah State Tax Commission announced the following local sales and use tax rate changes, effective October 1, 2026.Emergency Services TaxWashington City and Hildale (Washington County) impose a 0.3...
The Utah State Tax Commission announced the following local sales and use tax rate changes, effective October 1, 2026.Emergency Services TaxWashington City and Hildale (Washington County) impose a 0.3...
VA - Reminder issued on upcoming sales tax holiday
The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued a reminder about the upcoming annual state sales tax holiday that runs from August 7 through August 9, 2026. During this period, consumers can buy a numb...
The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued a reminder about the upcoming annual state sales tax holiday that runs from August 7 through August 9, 2026. During this period, consumers can buy a numb...
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