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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

Williamsburg County, SC sales tax rate will increase to 8% starting May 1, 2026

A new 1% Capital Projects Tax will take effect in Williamsburg County, increasing the total sales tax rate from 7% to 8%. Businesses should start applying the new rate on May 1.

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2026 Texas sales tax update: cities, special districts, and new combined areas

Four Texas cities will adopt or increase local sales tax rates on April 1, 2026, while others remove additional components. New special districts and combined areas will also affect how sellers apply tax.

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Washington will waive penalties for back taxes owed under ESSB 5814

Selling digital ads, IT services, or custom software in Washington since October 2025? You may owe back tax — and Washington will waive penalties if you apply by September 30, 2027.

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2026 California sales tax update: 7 cities, Santa Clara County, and Delano

Seven cities and Santa Clara County will increase sales tax rates on April 1, 2026, and sellers must apply the new rates from that date. San Jose, Milpitas, and Campbell are key affected cities, while Delano’s 8.25% district tax remains in effect with no expiration.

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Indiana expands 2026 tax amnesty program to cover additional tax periods

State tax amnesty programs offer a limited-time opportunity for taxpayers with unpaid liabilities to come forward and settle them with reduced penalties and interest. Indiana's tax amnesty program runs July 15 – September 15, 2026.

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Mecklenburg County sales tax rate increases to 8.25% in 2026

If you sell taxable goods in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, your sales tax rate will increase. A new 1.00% county tax brings the total rate to 8.25%, effective July 1, 2026. Here’s what you need to update before the change takes effect.

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Nevada moves sales tax return deadline to the 20th starting in 2026

Nevada has updated its sales and use tax filing schedule. Beginning with the January 2026 reporting period, returns and payments are due on the 20th of the following month, replacing the previous end-of-month deadline. The first return affected by this change is due February 20, 2026.

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Virginia considers expanding sales tax to digital products and services in 2027

Virginia is reviewing legislation that would expand sales tax to cover digital products and certain digital services beginning January 1, 2027. If enacted, SaaS, software, and digital service providers may need to reassess how they handle Virginia sales.

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New York court reinforces SaaS taxability as prewritten software

SaaS providers with New York customers should evaluate their sales tax exposure. In January 2026, a New York appellate court ruled that fees for access to a web-based vendor management system qualify as taxable prewritten software, even when offered under a SaaS model and combined with services.

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Arkansas local sales tax rate changes effective April 1, 2026

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has issued a Notice of Tax Change outlining local sales and use tax updates effective April 1, 2026. The changes include rate decreases, one rate increase, a rescinded rate, and several annexation and de-annexation adjustments.

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