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June 11, 2025 Nick Longo, Scott Zielaskiewicz, Cody Parkman

Washington State Imposes Digital Sales Tax, Increases B&O and Other Tax Rates

During the recent legislative session, Washington’s state legislature passed multiple bills, which the governor signed into law on May 20, 2025. The various legislation aims to help address an estimated $16 billion dollar deficit for the state over the next four years. Specifically, Senate...

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June 04, 2025 Hannah Prengler

Maryland Creates New Sales Tech Tax, Increases Income Tax Rates

On April 7, 2025, Maryland passed the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (House Bill No. 352), making several significant tax changes effective during 2025 and 2026. Specifically, HB 352 will impact many Maryland taxpayers through the creation of a new sales tax on specified...

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May 21, 2025 Robert Venables

House Bill Takes Next Step: Stand Out Tax Areas to Watch (for Now)

The House of Representatives’ reconciliation bill — The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) — took another step forward this past week when the House Budget Committee advanced the bill by a vote of 17-16. TOBBB will now go to the House Rules Committee, where changes are expected...

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March 31, 2025 Hannah Prengler

5 Q&As on Pennsylvania’s New 2025 Annual Report Requirement

Posted by Dale Hazzard and Hannah PrenglerBeginning January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania requires nearly all types of domestic and foreign entities located or doing business in Pennsylvania to file an annual report. Below highlights what your business needs to know.1. Which Entities Must File an Annual...

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February 05, 2025 Danielle Stahr, Jeffrey McMichael

Michigan Offers New R&D Tax Credit, Opportunity for More Tax Savings

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently bolstered her commitment to businesses with the enactment of Public Acts 186 and 187, which establish a Michigan research and development (R&D) tax credit. This new legislation incentivizes innovation, growth and investments within the state, allowing for an...

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September 19, 2024 Jayne Callahan, Hannah Prengler

New Illinois Qualifying Investment Partnership Rules Offer Opportunity, Added Compliance

On June 7, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 1963, significantly changing the state’s qualified investment partnership provisions. Specifically, the law modifies the definition of “investment partnership” and “qualifying investment...

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May 23, 2024 Nick Longo

How to Survive (and Thrive In) a State Sales and Use Tax Audit

As the critical Wayfair decision from 2018 continues to unfold in terms of its implications, sales and use tax audits have skyrocketed as states look to recapture critical revenues. If your business is selected for a sales and use tax audit, understanding the process will help you minimize any...

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May 15, 2024 Jayne Callahan, Eric Burdette

Tennessee Repeals Property Measure of Franchise Tax, Offers Refund Guidance

On May 10, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill No. 2103, significantly changing the Tennessee franchise tax computation. Specifically, SB 2103 eliminates the Tennessee property measure, Schedule G, of the franchise tax effective for tax years ending on or after January 1...

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May 14, 2024 Nick Longo, Mike Fink, Scott Zielaskiewicz

Trends to Watch in Sales and Use Tax

A constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...

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April 03, 2024 Maddie MacStudy

The Importance of State Tax Planning and Compliance for Startups

The early years of a startup are challenging as you navigate financing, hiring, development and managing operations. If state tax considerations are one of the last things on your business’ to-do list, you’re not alone. With the finite resources that come with starting a company from...

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