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Recent US Sales Tax Updates
Colorado eliminates state sales tax service fee starting January 1, 2026
Colorado has eliminated the state-level sales tax service fee. Sellers must now remit 100% of Colorado state sales tax collected, even if sales volume and tax rates remain unchanged.
New destination sourcing rules for certain Illinois service transactions in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois will apply destination-based sales tax sourcing to certain service transactions involving tangible personal property, shifting tax sourcing to the customer’s location.
Illinois announces local sales tax rate changes effective January 1, 2026
Beginning in 2026, Illinois will implement local sales tax rate updates in dozens of jurisdictions, impacting how much tax sellers must collect on general merchandise.
Georgia county sales tax rate changes effective January 1, 2026
Georgia has announced multiple county-level sales tax rate changes effective January 1, 2026. Sellers should review affected counties and confirm rate updates before the new year.
Texas clarifies sales tax rounding rules for cash payers after penny production ends
Penny production in the U.S. has officially ended, which is expected to lead to penny shortages over time. Texas has clarified how rounding should be handled when pennies are not available, especially for cash payments and cash retail transactions.
City of Gunnison shifts sales tax collection to the state starting in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Gunnison will stop self-collecting local sales tax and move to state-collected city sales tax through the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Yakima County sales tax increases starting January 1, 2026
Yakima County is increasing local sales and use tax to fund emergency communication systems. Sellers must apply new rates at the city and county level beginning in January 2026.
Louisiana mandates e-filing and e-payment for most sales tax returns
Louisiana is expanding its electronic filing and payment requirements for sales and use tax returns. Sellers should move away from paper filings and payments to avoid penalties.
Is Political Campaign Merchandise Taxable in the U.S.?
Many campaigns assume their swag is exempt, but most states tax political merchandise like any retail sale. Here’s how campaign stores should handle sales tax as we head into 2026 election season.
State Grocery Tax Set to End in Illinois in 2026
In 2026, Illinois will eliminate its 1% state sales tax on food for human consumption. However, local governments will be allowed to impose their own 1% grocery tax and many plan to do so.
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