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IRS Issues Whistleblower Alert to Address Potential Fraud (IR 2026-54)
The IRS has issued a Whistleblower Alert highlighting concerns about the misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds by tax-exempt organizations, individuals and businesses. The IRS encoura...
The IRS has issued a Whistleblower Alert highlighting concerns about the misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds by tax-exempt organizations, individuals and businesses. The IRS encoura...
Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued (Rev. Rul. 2026-8)
For flights taken during the period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, the terminal charge is $54.48, and the SIFL rates are: $.2980 per mile for the first 500 miles, $.2272 per mile for 501...
For flights taken during the period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, the terminal charge is $54.48, and the SIFL rates are: $.2980 per mile for the first 500 miles, $.2272 per mile for 501...
IRS Releases Excludable or Deductible Foreign Housing Expenses for 2026 (Notice 2026-25)
The IRS has provided the foreign housing expense exclusion/deduction amounts for tax year 2026. Generally, a qualified individual whose entire tax year is within the applicable period is limited to ma...
The IRS has provided the foreign housing expense exclusion/deduction amounts for tax year 2026. Generally, a qualified individual whose entire tax year is within the applicable period is limited to ma...
IRS Reports Over 4 Million Children Enrolled in Trump Accounts Pilot Program (IR 2026-42)
The IRS has announced that more than 4 million children were enrolled in tax-favoured Trump Accounts, with over 1 million qualifying for a $1,000 federal contribution under a pilot program. The enrolm...
The IRS has announced that more than 4 million children were enrolled in tax-favoured Trump Accounts, with over 1 million qualifying for a $1,000 federal contribution under a pilot program. The enrolm...
IRS Expands Business Tax Account Access to Partnerships, Governments and Tax-Exempt Organizations (IR 2026-46)
The IRS expanded access to its Business Tax Account platform to partnerships, government entities and tax-exempt organizations. The expansion improved digital service and reduced administrative burden...
The IRS expanded access to its Business Tax Account platform to partnerships, government entities and tax-exempt organizations. The expansion improved digital service and reduced administrative burden...
IRS Reports Timely Refund Processing and Increased Electronic Filing (IR 2026-43)
The IRS delivered timely refund processing during the tax year at issue. Most refunds were issued within 21 days, and returns were processed without delay. The IRS reported that a majority of individu...
The IRS delivered timely refund processing during the tax year at issue. Most refunds were issued within 21 days, and returns were processed without delay. The IRS reported that a majority of individu...
AZ - Local tax rate table released
Arizona's Department of Revenue released the transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate chart effective June 1, 2026. There are no rate changes noted. Transaction Privilege and Other Tax Rate Tables, Arizon...
Arizona's Department of Revenue released the transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate chart effective June 1, 2026. There are no rate changes noted. Transaction Privilege and Other Tax Rate Tables, Arizon...
CA - CEO was personally liable for clothing store's unpaid sales tax, interest, and penalties
The CEO of a clothing store was personally liable for unpaid sales tax, applicable and accrued interest, and penalties.California LawCalifornia law provides that a person is personally liable for the ...
The CEO of a clothing store was personally liable for unpaid sales tax, applicable and accrued interest, and penalties.California LawCalifornia law provides that a person is personally liable for the ...
CO - Destination management company sales exempted from tax
Colorado has enacted legislation providing a sales and use tax exemption for the sale, storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property, commodities, or services sold by a destination manage...
Colorado has enacted legislation providing a sales and use tax exemption for the sale, storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property, commodities, or services sold by a destination manage...
FL - Governmental entities prohibited from imposing taxes to advance net zero policies, including carbon taxes
A governmental entity may not impose any charge, including a tax, fee, penalty, offset, or assessment, to advance a net zero policy, including but not limited to a charge:based on the carbon content o...
A governmental entity may not impose any charge, including a tax, fee, penalty, offset, or assessment, to advance a net zero policy, including but not limited to a charge:based on the carbon content o...
GA - Tax filing deadlines extended for wildfire relief
Georgia announced tax relief measures for personal income taxes, corporate income taxes, and sales and use taxes for taxpayers impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 Wildfire and Pineland Road Wildfire in...
Georgia announced tax relief measures for personal income taxes, corporate income taxes, and sales and use taxes for taxpayers impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 Wildfire and Pineland Road Wildfire in...
HI - Legislature approves IRC conformity bill
The Hawaii Legislature has approved a bill that would update the state's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) tie-in date for computing corporate and individual income tax liability. If approved by the governo...
The Hawaii Legislature has approved a bill that would update the state's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) tie-in date for computing corporate and individual income tax liability. If approved by the governo...
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 - Film production credit rules amended
Illinois amended rules providing guidance on the corporation and personal income tax credits for film, video, and television production expenses in the state. The amended rules implement law changes i...
Illinois amended rules providing guidance on the corporation and personal income tax credits for film, video, and television production expenses in the state. The amended rules implement law changes i...
IA - Rules related to endow Iowa tax credits adopted
Iowa announced the adoption of rules related to the Endow Iowa tax credits, effective May 20, 2026. The rule-making adopts a new chapter and describes the policies and procedures applicable to the pro...
Iowa announced the adoption of rules related to the Endow Iowa tax credits, effective May 20, 2026. The rule-making adopts a new chapter and describes the policies and procedures applicable to the pro...
MD - Maximum venison donation credit increased
Beginning in 2026, the maximum venison donation credit that can be taken against Maryland personal income tax is increased from $300 to $600 per year. Ch. 309 H.B. 175, Laws 2026, effective July 1, 20...
Beginning in 2026, the maximum venison donation credit that can be taken against Maryland personal income tax is increased from $300 to $600 per year. Ch. 309 H.B. 175, Laws 2026, effective July 1, 20...
MA - Penny rounding adjustments do not affect tax remittance
Massachusetts issued guidance on sales and use tax requirements following the elimination of penny production in 2025. The state confirms that vendors must calculate sales tax based on the exact sales...
Massachusetts issued guidance on sales and use tax requirements following the elimination of penny production in 2025. The state confirms that vendors must calculate sales tax based on the exact sales...
NV - Tax exemption criteria tightened for nonprofit organizations
Nevada's Department of Taxation has revised the criteria for nonprofit organizations to qualify for sales and use tax exemptions, requiring compliance with enhanced standards. In determining whether a...
Nevada's Department of Taxation has revised the criteria for nonprofit organizations to qualify for sales and use tax exemptions, requiring compliance with enhanced standards. In determining whether a...
NM - Long-term motor vehicle lease exemption denied
The New Mexico Administrative Hearings Office found that the motor vehicle excise tax exemption for vehicles purchased for long-term lease did not apply to a taxpayer who purchased a vehicle and lease...
The New Mexico Administrative Hearings Office found that the motor vehicle excise tax exemption for vehicles purchased for long-term lease did not apply to a taxpayer who purchased a vehicle and lease...
NY - Publication on local tax rates on qualified motor fuel, highway diesel motor fuel, and B20 biodiesel revised
The publication listing the local New York sales and use tax rates on qualified motor fuel, highway diesel motor fuel, and B20 biodiesel has been revised, effective June 1, 2026. The New York state sa...
The publication listing the local New York sales and use tax rates on qualified motor fuel, highway diesel motor fuel, and B20 biodiesel has been revised, effective June 1, 2026. The New York state sa...
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 July 1, 2026: (1) the city of Drayton will increase its city sales, use, and gross receipts tax to 3.5%; (2) the city...
North Dakota has announced the following local sales and use tax changes effective July 1, 2026: (1) the city of Drayton will increase its city sales, use, and gross receipts tax to 3.5%; (2) the city...
OH - Transactions taxable ADP and EIS
On remand from the Ohio Supreme Court, the Board of Tax Appeals denied a taxpayer’s sales and use tax refund claim, concluding that the true object of the transactions was taxable automatic data pro...
On remand from the Ohio Supreme Court, the Board of Tax Appeals denied a taxpayer’s sales and use tax refund claim, concluding that the true object of the transactions was taxable automatic data pro...
OR - Small tract forestland deferral enacted
Oregon has enacted a law to defer imposition of additional taxes under the Small Tract Forestland special assessment program if a landowner does not meet stocking and species requirements due to Dougl...
Oregon has enacted a law to defer imposition of additional taxes under the Small Tract Forestland special assessment program if a landowner does not meet stocking and species requirements due to Dougl...
PA - Assessment on custom e-liquids reversed
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed a decision subjecting a taxpayer to tax assessments under the Tobacco Products Tax Act (TPTA) for sales of custom vaping blend e-liquids, concluding tha...
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed a decision subjecting a taxpayer to tax assessments under the Tobacco Products Tax Act (TPTA) for sales of custom vaping blend e-liquids, concluding tha...
TN - Refunds available for certain taxpayers affected by winter storm fern
Tennessee issued a reminder that survivors of Winter Storm Fern may be eligible for refunds of up to $2,500 in sales tax paid on certain items purchased to replace or repair property damaged or destro...
Tennessee issued a reminder that survivors of Winter Storm Fern may be eligible for refunds of up to $2,500 in sales tax paid on certain items purchased to replace or repair property damaged or destro...
TX - Refund claim rule amended to remove notice of demand authorization
The Texas Comptroller has amended its rule regarding procedural requirements for refund claims to implement recent legislation. This legislation removed a statutory provision that authorized the Compt...
The Texas Comptroller has amended its rule regarding procedural requirements for refund claims to implement recent legislation. This legislation removed a statutory provision that authorized the Compt...
UT - Publication on abatement, deferral and exemption programs for individuals revised
The Utah State Tax Commission has updated its publication on property abatement, deferral, and exemption programs for individuals. Specifically, the publication covers general tax relief (renter credi...
The Utah State Tax Commission has updated its publication on property abatement, deferral, and exemption programs for individuals. Specifically, the publication covers general tax relief (renter credi...
VA - Exemption from recordation tax expanded to include quitclaim deeds or deeds to correct fraudulently recorded deeds
Enacted Virginia legislation provides that no recordation tax is required for the recordation of any quitclaim deed or deed to correct a fraudulently recorded deed, including a deed of trust, between ...
Enacted Virginia legislation provides that no recordation tax is required for the recordation of any quitclaim deed or deed to correct a fraudulently recorded deed, including a deed of trust, between ...
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