State Tax Headlines

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has issued guidance on recent legislation that amends sales and use tax law. In short, the legislation:…

A wholesale company (taxpayer) was liable for collecting and remitting Massachusetts sales tax on products it sold to out-of-state retailers and delivered to their Massachusetts…

The Illinois Department of Revenue may now exchange information with the State Treasurer’s office to better administer unclaimed property laws. The agencies also may enter…

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has issued information on the state surcharge on retail sales of prepaid wireless communications services that takes…

The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) is offering a voluntary tax disclosure initiative for online marketplace sellers in participating states from August 17, 2017, to October…

Seattle Ordinance 124833, imposing the firearms and ammunitions excise tax, is valid under the Washington constitution. The local law falls within Seattle’s taxing authority, and…

The Michigan Department of Treasury warns taxpayers about a debt payment scam aimed at individuals. Under the scam, people try to pay their state government…

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed the biennial tax credit bill creating two new credits and amending and extending existing corporate excise (income) and personal…

Oregon counties and cities may adopt ordinances establishing a property tax exemption for “eligible rental property” for households with an annual income at or below…

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed legislation amending corporate excise (income) tax credits that can be claimed by S corporation owners and the Working Family…