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1. We track sales tax changes
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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.
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Recent US Sales Tax Updates
Larimer County sales tax rate increases in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Larimer County’s sales tax rate increase will raise the combined sales tax rate for transactions within the county.
2026 Colorado local sales and use tax rate changes
The Colorado Department of Revenue has announced local sales and use tax changes taking effect January 1, 2026, covering rate increases, new taxing jurisdictions, administrative changes, and service fee updates statewide.
Boulder County sales tax rate increases in 2026
Boulder County will increase its sales tax rate effective January 1, 2026, raising the combined rate across multiple cities and special districts. Sellers must update county tax calculations for all affected locations.
Ohio cancels expanded sales tax holiday planned for August 2026
Ohio has reversed a previously approved expansion of its sales tax holiday. Legislation signed in December 2025 cancels the expanded August 2026 holiday and preserves the state’s traditional, more limited sales tax holiday structure.
The City of Grand Junction eliminates vendor fee in 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Colorado will eliminate the sales tax vendor fee under HB25B-1005. Grand Junction is aligning with the state by removing the vendor fee deduction, meaning sellers will remit the full amount collected, impacting cash flow but not tax rates.
Chicago increases PPLTT rate to 15%, impacting SaaS and cloud providers
Chicago has approved a major increase to its Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax. Effective January 1, 2026, the PPLTT rate will increase from 11% to 15%. SaaS companies and other digital service providers must update their tax rates for Chicago customers to remain compliant.
Arkansas eliminates state sales tax on groceries in 2026
Arkansas will remove its state sales and use tax on groceries, under the Grocery Tax Relief Act. The repeal applies to food and food ingredients for home consumption, while county and municipal grocery taxes will remain in place.
Illinois eliminates state grocery sales tax starting January 1, 2026
Illinois has eliminated its 1% state sales tax on grocery items. While the state-level grocery tax is ending, local grocery taxes may still apply depending on the location of the sale.
Rhode Island updates short-term rental taxes starting January 1, 2026
Rhode Island will expand short-term rental taxes in 2026, increasing hotel tax rates and adding a new tax on whole-home rentals.
San Antonio updates local sales and use taxes for 2026
San Antonio local sales and use tax updates include the removal of the additional sports venue tax, changes to the Advanced Transportation District transit tax rate, and the creation of new combined local tax jurisdictions.
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