The article discusses how AI is transforming tax compliance, moving from insight to execution in regulated workflows. It highlights the scale of U.S. sales and use tax obligations across 19,000 jurisdictions and the potential for AI to cut routine reporting work by up to 65%. The piece emphasizes that tax professionals will retain final accountability while focusing on advisory roles.
More than 19,000 U.S. jurisdictions.
Up to a 65% reduction in routine reporting work.
They retain final accountability, reviewing filings and approving them before submission.
AI handles data transfer, validation, and tax return mapping.
It provides efficiency without abdication, freeing professionals for advisory work.
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Thomson Reuters · 9 days ago
This Thomson Reuters blog outlines the growing complexities of indirect tax compliance, from global VAT and GST rules to real‑time reporting demands, and explains how AI, cloud platforms and integrated solutions can automate filings, improve accuracy and reduce audit risk.
Baker McKenzie · 24 days ago
The article outlines how AI and advanced analytics are sharpening audit precision, highlights intensified transfer pricing scrutiny, and stresses the need for businesses to prepare for Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. It emphasizes pre‑audit readiness, real‑time data integrity, and cross‑functional alignment to mitigate risk in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Avalara · 25 days ago
Avalara’s blog outlines the 2026 sales tax holiday schedule across the United States, detailing dates, exempt product categories, and state‑specific rules. The post highlights key holidays in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, and other states, noting price caps, local tax considerations, and the need for retailers to update POS systems.
Sales Tax Institute · 30 days ago
Washington State Department of Revenue has issued updated guidance for businesses seeking a direct pay permit for sales and use tax. The guidance outlines eligibility thresholds ($240,000 cumulative liability or $10M taxable purchases), application process, reporting obligations, and limitations on permit use and transfer. Businesses must comply with these rules to claim a five‑year deduction on retail sales tax.
Sales Tax Institute · 30 days ago
Missouri's Department of Revenue clarified that contractors who purchase materials for real property improvements are considered the final user, making those sales taxable. Contractors cannot charge sales tax on the lump sum contract price but may pass the cost of sales tax for materials to the homeowner. The ruling, Letter Ruling No. LR 8374, was issued on November 24, 2025.
EY · about 1 month ago
The EY Sales and Use Tax Quarterly Update provides a summary of the major legislative, administrative and judicial sales and use tax developments for the first quarter of 2026. It highlights recent changes involving nexus, tax base and exemptions, technology, and compliance and controversy.
