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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 - Unclaimed property exclusions clarified
The Arizona Department of Revenue issued guidance confirming that certain categories remain outside the scope of Arizona’s unclaimed property law, including de minimis property, property of customer...
The Arizona Department of Revenue issued guidance confirming that certain categories remain outside the scope of Arizona’s unclaimed property law, including de minimis property, property of customer...
CA - Updated guidance issued for veterinarians
Updated guidance is issued regarding the application of California sales and use tax law to veterinary practices, clarifying when veterinarians function as retailers, consumers, or both. The publicati...
Updated guidance is issued regarding the application of California sales and use tax law to veterinary practices, clarifying when veterinarians function as retailers, consumers, or both. The publicati...
CO - Emergency marijuana excise tax rule adopted; sales and excise tax rules restructured
Colorado adopted an emergency retail marijuana excise tax rule to ensure the timely creation of average market rate categories required by state law. The emergency rule is effective August 4, 2026, un...
Colorado adopted an emergency retail marijuana excise tax rule to ensure the timely creation of average market rate categories required by state law. The emergency rule is effective August 4, 2026, un...
FL - Highlands County tourist development tax reporting change discussed
Applicable to tourist development tax collected on or after October 1, 2026, collection and administration of the 5% Highlands County tourist development tax imposed on transient rentals is transferre...
Applicable to tourist development tax collected on or after October 1, 2026, collection and administration of the 5% Highlands County tourist development tax imposed on transient rentals is transferre...
GA - Withholding guide for employers updated
Georgia updated its guidance on personal income tax withholding requirements for employers in 2026. The revisions include a reduction in the state income tax rate from 5.19% to 4.99%, effective May 11...
Georgia updated its guidance on personal income tax withholding requirements for employers in 2026. The revisions include a reduction in the state income tax rate from 5.19% to 4.99%, effective May 11...
HI - Storm impacted property owners may seek payment extension
Maui property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala may apply for a one-time extension of the August 20, 2026, fiscal year 2026-27 real property tax payment deadline through September 20, ...
Maui property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala may apply for a one-time extension of the August 20, 2026, fiscal year 2026-27 real property tax payment deadline through September 20, ...
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 - Wholesaler's activities did not establish nexus
Illinois issued a general information letter on whether an out-of-state wholesale company established income tax nexus based on sales of disposable food packaging products to an Illinois distributor a...
Illinois issued a general information letter on whether an out-of-state wholesale company established income tax nexus based on sales of disposable food packaging products to an Illinois distributor a...
IA - DOR refuses to issue declaratory order
The Iowa Department of Revenue refused to issue a declaratory order requested by the taxpayer. The taxpayer is in the business of waterproofing basements and requested a declaratory order seeking clar...
The Iowa Department of Revenue refused to issue a declaratory order requested by the taxpayer. The taxpayer is in the business of waterproofing basements and requested a declaratory order seeking clar...
MD - Equipment used to transmit electricity was exempt
Equipment used by a public utility to transmit and deliver electricity generated out of state to customers in Maryland was exempt from sales and use tax. The transmission and distrubution system was d...
Equipment used by a public utility to transmit and deliver electricity generated out of state to customers in Maryland was exempt from sales and use tax. The transmission and distrubution system was d...
MA - Residential exemption denied when LLC holds record title
The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed an Appellate Tax Board decision and held that a residential property tax exemption did not apply because the taxpayer was the limited liability company (LLC) t...
The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed an Appellate Tax Board decision and held that a residential property tax exemption did not apply because the taxpayer was the limited liability company (LLC) t...
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 Q3 interest rates announced
New Mexico has announced that its interest rate on underpaid and overpaid taxes will increase to 7% for the third quarter of 2026. Penalty & Interest Rates, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Departm...
New Mexico has announced that its interest rate on underpaid and overpaid taxes will increase to 7% for the third quarter of 2026. Penalty & Interest Rates, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Departm...
NY - Authorization for town of Cornwall to impose local hotel and motel tax extended for three years
Authorization for the town of Cornwall in Orange County, New York, to impose a local New York hotel and motel occupancy tax of up to 5% is extended to August 23, 2029. Previously, the authorization wa...
Authorization for the town of Cornwall in Orange County, New York, to impose a local New York hotel and motel occupancy tax of up to 5% is extended to August 23, 2029. Previously, the authorization wa...
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 - New personal withholding tables issued
Ohio issued new personal income tax withholding tables for employers, effective for payrolls that end on or after August 1, 2026. The income tax rate reductions authorized in the FY 2026-27 appropriat...
Ohio issued new personal income tax withholding tables for employers, effective for payrolls that end on or after August 1, 2026. The income tax rate reductions authorized in the FY 2026-27 appropriat...
OR - Portland arts tax amended
Portland has amended its Arts Tax to provide tax relief and enhance the sustainability of the Arts Access Fund.The tax is increased from $35 to $50 on each resident of Portland who is at least 18 in t...
Portland has amended its Arts Tax to provide tax relief and enhance the sustainability of the Arts Access Fund.The tax is increased from $35 to $50 on each resident of Portland who is at least 18 in t...
PA - Beef processing not manufacturing under LTEA
The Commonwealth Court held that for purposes of the Local Tax Enabling Act (LTEA) a beef processor does not qualify for the manufacturing exemption. The taxpayer operated a large-scale beef-processin...
The Commonwealth Court held that for purposes of the Local Tax Enabling Act (LTEA) a beef processor does not qualify for the manufacturing exemption. The taxpayer operated a large-scale beef-processin...
TN - Sales tax holiday dates announced
Tennessee has announced that the annual sales tax holiday will take place July 31, 2026, through August 2, 2026. During the holiday weekend, clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less can be ...
Tennessee has announced that the annual sales tax holiday will take place July 31, 2026, through August 2, 2026. During the holiday weekend, clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less can be ...
TX - IDR services treated as insurance claims processing
Texas issued a private letter ruling stating that a taxpayer’s independent dispute resolution services under the federal No Surprises Act are taxable sales and use tax insurance services because the...
Texas issued a private letter ruling stating that a taxpayer’s independent dispute resolution services under the federal No Surprises Act are taxable sales and use tax insurance services because the...
UT - General information publication revised
The Utah State Tax Commission has revised a publication providing general sales and use tax information. The publication includes Utah tax law and Tax Commission rules, but it is not all- inclusive. F...
The Utah State Tax Commission has revised a publication providing general sales and use tax information. The publication includes Utah tax law and Tax Commission rules, but it is not all- inclusive. F...
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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