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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...
AL - Bay Minette increases local lodgings tax rate
The City of Bay Minette increased its general lodgings tax rate from 7% to 9%, effective August 1, 2026. Notice, Alabama Department of Revenue, July 24, 2026...
The City of Bay Minette increased its general lodgings tax rate from 7% to 9%, effective August 1, 2026. Notice, Alabama Department of Revenue, July 24, 2026...
AR - Local tax rate changes announced
The following Arkansas local sales tax rate changes are effective October 1, 2026:The city of Alpena increases its sales and use tax to 2.25%.Hempstead County increases its sales and use tax to 2.75%....
The following Arkansas local sales tax rate changes are effective October 1, 2026:The city of Alpena increases its sales and use tax to 2.25%.Hempstead County increases its sales and use tax to 2.75%....
CA - Guidance provided on reporting exempt miles and gallons on IFTA quarterly returns
Guidance is provided regarding the reporting of miles and gallons that are exempt from motor fuels tax on International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) quarterly tax returns. When an IFTA jurisdiction suspe...
Guidance is provided regarding the reporting of miles and gallons that are exempt from motor fuels tax on International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) quarterly tax returns. When an IFTA jurisdiction suspe...
CO - Guidance on motor vehicle leases updated
Colorado issued revised sales and use tax guidance on motor vehicle leases. The guidance explains that, in general, Colorado and state-administered local sales taxes apply to motor vehicle leases as r...
Colorado issued revised sales and use tax guidance on motor vehicle leases. The guidance explains that, in general, Colorado and state-administered local sales taxes apply to motor vehicle leases as r...
FL - Exemption for Portable Gas or Diesel Fuel Cans Expanded
Recently enacted legislation provides that the Florida sales and use tax exemption for portable gas or diesel fuel cans is expanded, effective July 1, 2026, to include portable propane tanks with a ca...
Recently enacted legislation provides that the Florida sales and use tax exemption for portable gas or diesel fuel cans is expanded, effective July 1, 2026, to include portable propane tanks with a ca...
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...
IL - Impact of 2026 law changes on current year tax liabilities discussed
Illinois issued guidance discussing law changes that may impact tax 2026 liabilities for certain taxpayers. Effective beginning with the 2026 tax year, partnerships, trusts and estates, and individual...
Illinois issued guidance discussing law changes that may impact tax 2026 liabilities for certain taxpayers. Effective beginning with the 2026 tax year, partnerships, trusts and estates, and individual...
IN - Fees for accessing cloud-based educational services and software were not subject to tax
Fees for accessing a taxpayer's cloud-based financial trading educational services and software offered to customers through the taxpayer's website were not subject to sales and use tax.Specified Digi...
Fees for accessing a taxpayer's cloud-based financial trading educational services and software offered to customers through the taxpayer's website were not subject to sales and use tax.Specified Digi...
KS - Guidance issued on alternative fuel and ethanol retailer credits
Kansas issued guidance discussing legislation that:repeals the corporate income tax credit for alternative fuel motor vehicles and fueling stations on January 1, 2027; andestablishes new income tax cr...
Kansas issued guidance discussing legislation that:repeals the corporate income tax credit for alternative fuel motor vehicles and fueling stations on January 1, 2027; andestablishes new income tax cr...
KY - 2026 legislative changes summarized
The Summer issue of Kentucky's sales facts newsletter provides an overview and the effective dates for 2026 legislative changes that:impose sales and use tax on data brokering services and pay telepho...
The Summer issue of Kentucky's sales facts newsletter provides an overview and the effective dates for 2026 legislative changes that:impose sales and use tax on data brokering services and pay telepho...
MI - Credit authorized for paid organ donation leave
Michigan has created a nonrefundable income tax credit for employers that provide paid organ donation leave. For tax years beginning January 1, 2026, a qualified taxpayer may claim a credit in an amou...
Michigan has created a nonrefundable income tax credit for employers that provide paid organ donation leave. For tax years beginning January 1, 2026, a qualified taxpayer may claim a credit in an amou...
MO - Transferred federal historic tax credits not subject to City of St. Louis earnings tax
A Missouri Court of Appeals decision ruled that federal historic tax credits (HTCs) that the owners of a rehabilitated building (respondents) in St. Louis acquired as a result of the rehabilitation we...
A Missouri Court of Appeals decision ruled that federal historic tax credits (HTCs) that the owners of a rehabilitated building (respondents) in St. Louis acquired as a result of the rehabilitation we...
NH - Child care credit allowed beginning in 2028
Effective for tax years beginning in 2028, businesses may qualify for a credit against New Hamshire Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax for expenditures to create and, for two years, to o...
Effective for tax years beginning in 2028, businesses may qualify for a credit against New Hamshire Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax for expenditures to create and, for two years, to o...
NJ - Net operating loss deduction temporarily capped
New Jersey is temporarily capping the corporate business tax net operating loss deduction at $1 million, for privilege periods ending on or after July 31, 2026 but before July 31, 2030. For privilege ...
New Jersey is temporarily capping the corporate business tax net operating loss deduction at $1 million, for privilege periods ending on or after July 31, 2026 but before July 31, 2030. For privilege ...
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 - Challenge to tax reform apportionment regulations rejected
A New York appellate court found that an action by a professional employer organization (PEO) challenging certain corporate franchise tax apportionment regulations was properly dismissed by the lower ...
A New York appellate court found that an action by a professional employer organization (PEO) challenging certain corporate franchise tax apportionment regulations was properly dismissed by the lower ...
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...
OK - Oil and gas production equipment exemption expanded
Oklahoma has expanded the property tax exemption for oil and gas production equipment by including flowlines and gathering lines that extend from the wellhead to the custody-transfer point or producti...
Oklahoma has expanded the property tax exemption for oil and gas production equipment by including flowlines and gathering lines that extend from the wellhead to the custody-transfer point or producti...
PA - Property tax and rent rebate income limits increased
Pennsylvania increased household income limits for property tax and rent rebate claims for 2026 by 4.10%. The supplemental rebate household income limit is $33,390. Notice of Annual Household Income ...
Pennsylvania increased household income limits for property tax and rent rebate claims for 2026 by 4.10%. The supplemental rebate household income limit is $33,390. Notice of Annual Household Income ...
SC - Advisory opinion citator released
South Carolina has released a citator of advisory opinions issued by the Department of Revenue from 1987 through June 30, 2026. The citator is intended to provide assistance in determining the effect ...
South Carolina has released a citator of advisory opinions issued by the Department of Revenue from 1987 through June 30, 2026. The citator is intended to provide assistance in determining the effect ...
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 - May 2026 certification of the average closing price of gas and oil released
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has determined the average taxable price of crude oil for the reporting period May 2026 is $49.94 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on February 1...
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has determined the average taxable price of crude oil for the reporting period May 2026 is $49.94 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on February 1...
WV - Senior citizen tax credit eligibility thresholds for 2026 announced
West Virginia provided guidance showing the federal adjusted gross income (AGI) thresholds that determine eligibility for the senior citizen tax credit. To claim the credit for property tax paid, seni...
West Virginia provided guidance showing the federal adjusted gross income (AGI) thresholds that determine eligibility for the senior citizen tax credit. To claim the credit for property tax paid, seni...
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