Illinois Department of Revenue has launched a Remote Retailer Tax Amnesty Program for 2026, allowing remote retailers without physical presence to settle unpaid sales tax without penalties or interest. The program runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, and offers simplified tax rates of 9% for general merchandise and 1.75% for qualifying items, provided retailers meet specific gross‑receipt thresholds.
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Sovos · about 1 month ago
Illinois imposes a statewide sales tax of 6.25% with local jurisdictions able to add additional rates. Remote sellers with over $100,000 in sales must register and collect tax, and exemption claims require an STAX-1 certificate. Filing can be done electronically via My Tax Illinois or on paper using forms ST‑1, ST‑2, and ST‑44.
VatCalc · about 1 month ago
Utah has enacted legislation extending sales and use tax to a broad range of digital products and subscription-based services effective 1 July 2026. The new rules tax payments for access to digital audio/video, streaming, gaming, e‑books, music, SaaS, and cloud‑hosted software, with a 4.7 % rate and a $100,000 remote‑seller threshold. Existing services under the Multi‑Channel Video or Audio Service Tax Act remain exempt to avoid double taxation.
PwC · about 2 months ago
Utah’s Senate Bill 162 expands the sales and use tax base to include streaming‑only digital content, subscriptions, and prewritten software, effective July 1 2026. The law clarifies that prewritten software is taxable regardless of delivery method and exempts transactions already subject to the Multi‑Channel Video or Audio Service Tax Act. Businesses must review product offerings, update use‑tax accruals, and adjust systems before the effective date.
Sovos · 2 months ago
AI sales tax blog post discusses how U.S. states are treating SaaS and AI chatbot services under existing sales tax frameworks. It highlights recent rulings in Kentucky, Indiana, Maine, and New York, noting that some states tax SaaS as a service while others exempt it. The article also explores potential future tax implications for AI‑powered physical products and advises businesses to monitor state developments closely.
Basware · 3 months ago
Basware’s blog post discusses the lack of a nationwide e‑invoicing mandate in the U.S. and urges finance leaders to build proactive compliance systems before future regulations arrive. It cites that 47 % of U.S. companies have struggled with market expansion due to missed deadlines, 83 % see fragmented compliance as a risk, and only 33 % can scale compliance effectively. The piece highlights the benefits of an invoice lifecycle management approach for real‑time visibility and audit readiness.
LinkedIn Article by Ryan · 4 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, ruling that the President lacked authority to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on China and other partners. The decision remanded the case and left importers without a remedy, prompting the administration to announce a new worldwide tariff under the Trade Act of 1974. Importers must seek refunds through Customs and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
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Key Takeaways
The program starts on August 1, 2026, and ends on October 31, 2026.
Program registrants will pay 9% for general merchandise and 1.75% for qualifying items.
From Jan 1 2021 to Dec 31 2025, retailers must have USD 100,000 or more in cumulative gross receipts or 200+ separate transactions; from Jan 1 2026 onward, they must have USD 100,000 in annual gross receipts.
All penalties and interest on eligible liabilities are waived under the program.
Primary source
Read the full article at 1stopVATThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 16 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United States. The original source is 1stopVAT.
