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Watchdog Group Challenges IRS–ICE Data Sharing Agreement
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Illinois Launches Ambitious No-Penalty Tax Amnesty Program
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Oct 3, 20252 min read


IRS Updates: Key Changes to R&D Credit Form 6765 and New Appeals Mediation Pilot
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Oct 2, 20252 min read


IRS Lowers PTIN Renewal Fee: What Tax Professionals Need to Know
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Washington Faces Sharp Tax Revenue Declines: What It Means for Businesses and Tax Professionals
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Virginia to Issue Tax Rebates Up to $400 This Fall
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 27, 20252 min read


PA Supreme Court Strikes Down Pittsburgh ‘Jock Tax’
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has invalidated Pittsburgh’s so-called “jock tax,” a 3% levy on income earned by visiting professional athletes and performers at publicly funded stadiums. The unanimous ruling found the tax discriminatory, marking a major shift in how cities can approach taxing nonresident workers. What Happened Pittsburgh imposed a 3% income tax on nonresident athletes and entertainers performing at stadiums funded by public money. In contrast, city residents

Adam Tahir
Sep 26, 20252 min read


IRS Extends Tax Relief for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Roth Catch-Up Required for High-Income 401(k)s in 2026
The SECURE 2.0 Act continues to reshape retirement planning, and one of its most significant provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026 . Higher-income workers aged 50 and older will be required to make their 401(k) catch-up contributions on a Roth (after-tax) basis . This shift has major tax implications for both employees and employers. What Happened Under current rules, workers aged 50+ can make catch-up contributions beyond the standard 401(k) contribution limit. Beg

Adam Tahir
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Washington Expands Sales Tax to More Services Starting October 1, 2025
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Bethalto Votes to Keep 1% Grocery Tax as Illinois Ends Statewide Levy
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Maryland’s $5,000 Student Loan Tax Credit Deadline Approaches
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Minnesota Launches Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Starting in 2026, Minnesota will become one of the latest states to offer a state-funded paid family and medical leave program. While this provides significant worker benefits , it also introduces new payroll tax obligations that employers and employees must prepare for. What Happened Beginning January 1, 2026 , Minnesota workers will be eligible for up to 20 weeks of paid leave annually for family or medical reasons. Eligible workers may receive up to $1,423 per week durin

Adam Tahir
Sep 8, 20252 min read


$1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot: What the Winners Really Take Home After Taxes
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 7, 20252 min read


New Bill Proposes to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security Benefits
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Vermont Gets $9M Federal Funding to Expand EV Charging
The road to widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption depends on more than car sales it requires a reliable charging network. Vermont, after briefly losing access to federal funds, has now successfully reinstated $9 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funding . This funding is aimed at building high-speed chargers in key communities, reinforcing the state’s push toward clean transportation. What Happened Vermont reapplied and regained eligibilit

Adam Tahir
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Colorado Speeds Up Wind and Solar Before Tax Credits End
Federal clean energy tax incentives have been a cornerstone of the U.S. renewable energy boom. But with major credits set to phase out under recent tax law changes, states like Colorado are moving quickly to accelerate projects. For businesses, developers, and tax professionals, the next few months could define the trajectory of renewable investments for years to come. What Happened Federal clean energy credits, including those for wind and solar installations , are schedule

Adam Tahir
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Treasury Expands “No Tax on Tips”: 68 Occupations Qualify Under Draft Rules
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Bizora V1.4 Is Here: Faster, Smarter, and More Accurate
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Alabama Cuts Sales Tax on Groceries and Essentials
Alabama shoppers are starting September with lighter tax bills at the checkout line. Effective today, the state reduced its sales tax on groceries and family essentials, delivering an estimated $1.5 billion in total tax relief . For households facing rising costs, this policy marks a meaningful shift and for tax professionals, it’s a reminder of how quickly state-level rules can reshape consumer spending and compliance. What Happened The state sales tax rate on groceries dro

Adam Tahir
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Alaska’s $1,702 Dividend Deadline: What Tax Professionals Need to Know
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Oregon Considers Per-Mile Fees for EV Owners as Gas Tax Revenues Decline
Electric vehicles (EVs) have long been championed as a step toward a more sustainable future. But their rise presents a fiscal challenge: shrinking gas tax revenues that fund critical infrastructure. Oregon lawmakers are now weighing a major shift—charging EV owners a per-mile fee or flat annual charge to replace lost fuel tax revenue. What Happened Oregon faces a $300 million transportation budget shortfall driven by inflation and reduced fuel tax collections. Proposals i

Adam Tahir
Aug 30, 20252 min read


New York to Issue $300–$1,500 STAR Stimulus Payments This September
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Oregon Faces a $373 Million Budget Gap as Federal Tax Cuts Ripple Through
In 2025, more states are including laptops and tech accessories in their back-to-school sales tax holidays. This article breaks down which states qualify, the exemption thresholds, and how tax professionals and retailers can prepare for compliance challenges and audit risks.

Adam Tahir
Aug 28, 20252 min read
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