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1. We track sales tax changes
We monitor official updates from 50+ state tax departments, the SST program, and other trusted sources — so you don’t have to.
2. We break it down for you
Each update is summarized in plain English so you know exactly what changed, who it affects, and what to do next.
3. You stay compliant
We’ll send relevant updates straight to your inbox weekly or as big changes break, so you can stay ahead of the curve.
Recent US Sales Tax Updates
Illinois Launches 2025 Tax Amnesty Program
Illinois is giving businesses a rare chance to catch up. Pay back taxes from 2018–2024 in full between Oct 1–Nov 17, 2025, and penalties and interest will be waived.
Washington Expands Sales Tax to SaaS and Tech Services
Starting Oct 1, 2025, Washington will tax SaaS, digital advertising, IT services, and more under SB 5814. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare.
Washington Expands Sales Tax to New Services by October 1
Washington State will expand retail sales tax to cover several services that were previously exempt. The DOR confirmed that businesses offering these services must begin collecting and remitting sales tax.
Louisiana Issues Guidance on Digital Product Sales Tax
Effective January 1, 2025, Louisiana expanded sales tax to digital products and services. Updated guidance issued in August 2025 clarified the application to SaaS, streaming, apps, ebooks, and related offerings.
New Maricopa Sales Tax Rate Takes Effect October 2025
Effective October 1, 2025, Maricopa’s city sales tax rate will increase by 0.50%, applying to both in-state sellers and remote sellers with nexus in Arizona.
Shopify Seller Missed U.S. Sales Tax in 15 States
A Shopify merchant discovered their store hadn’t collected sales tax in 15 U.S. states due to misconfigured settings. The costly error shows why sellers must review tax setup carefully — platform defaults don’t guarantee compliance.
Florida’s 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Florida will hold its Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from August 1–31, 2025. During this time, shoppers won’t pay sales tax on clothing under $100, school supplies under $50, learning aids under $30, and personal computers up to $1,500. Online purchases also qualify if the order is placed during the holiday.
Utah Eliminates 200-Transaction Nexus Threshold
Utah will repeal its 200-transaction economic nexus threshold effective July 1, 2025. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators will only need to register for Utah sales tax if they exceed $100,000 in annual sales. Businesses selling into the state should update their compliance processes to track revenue only, as transaction counts will no longer apply.
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We send alerts when rules change, typically once a week at most on Wednesday.
We focus on the most important state and regional sales tax updates — the ones likely to impact online sellers in the US and their teams.
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