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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.

Tax season 2026 could look very different. According to a new JPMorgan research report , U.S. taxpayers are expected to see larger-than-usual refunds , averaging $3,743 per filer . This refund surge comes as a result of ongoing withholding levels under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , which reshaped withholding tables but delayed certain offsetting changes until tax year 2026. For CPAs, financial planners, and businesses, this development could shift both tax workflo

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.

The IRS has officially announced the opening of the application period for the 2026 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) , starting September 3, 2025, and closing October 31, 2025 . This marks a key opportunity for large corporate taxpayers to gain pre-filing certainty  on complex tax positions before their returns are filed. What Happened The IRS confirmed in its August 18, 2025 release  that applications for the 2026 CAP program  will be accepted for nearly two months this f

After more than four decades without a property reassessment, Delaware has enacted a new “fairness law” aimed at protecting homeowners from sudden and disproportionate tax hikes . The reform comes as part of the state’s effort to modernize its property tax system while easing the financial burden on residents. What Happened Delaware’s first property reassessment in 40+ years  resulted in updated property values across the state, leading to sharp tax increases for many homeown

The renewable energy industry has been waiting for clarity and now it has arrived. On August 15, 2025 , the IRS released Notice 2025-42 , which provides long-awaited guidance on what qualifies as the “beginning of construction” for renewable energy projects under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2023 . This notice is pivotal for developers, tax professionals, and investors seeking to secure tax credits under IRC §§45Y (Clean Electricity Production Credit)  and 48E (Clean El

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The IRS has quietly issued a major policy clarification: taxpayers are now entitled to receive a copy of their Appeals Case Memorandum (ACM) upon request . Announced via the National Taxpayer Advocate’s office and highlighted by Journal of Accountancy , the shift marks a notable change in transparency from the IRS Office of Appeals—a critical, and often opaque, part of the tax controversy process. For tax professionals representing clients in disputes , this is a procedural g

Colorado lawmakers are confronting a projected $1 billion budget deficit , and a new set of revenue-raising proposals is now on the table including measures that could have direct tax implications for businesses, employees, and advisors statewide . The two most controversial proposals? Ending the state's conformity with certain federal tax cuts under the OBBBA Act Reinstating state taxation on tipped income Both proposals are early in the legislative cycle, but tax profession

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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.

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.

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Federal tax reform doesn’t happen in a vacuum and for Colorado , the fiscal consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)  are already taking shape. According to new reporting from Axios Denver , Colorado’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting is forecasting a $1.2 billion revenue shortfall  for the fiscal year. The driving cause? Provisions in OBBBA that alter how state taxable income is derived from federal AGI , including: Expanded deductions for tips and overti

Starting September 1, 2025 , Illinois will roll out a first-of-its-kind state-level tax on individual sports wagers an aggressive new...

Tennessee’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming to a close today, Sunday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m. CT . Now in its 20th year, this event has become a vital seasonal planning tool for both consumers and businesses. Tennessee has no personal income tax and one of the highest average sales tax rates in the U.S. This weekend’s holiday gives residents a break from Tennessee’s combined 9.61% average sales tax . It provides relief just in time for school prep while add

Florida has rolled out major changes to its 2025 sales tax holiday program marking one of the most expansive and prolonged tax holiday...