Sales Tax July 28, 2025
Sales Tax Rates and Rules Changes Skyrocket Across States in 2025, Says Vertex Report
In the first half of 2025, states made 408 sales tax rate changes and new rates – a 24% increase compared to the first half of 2024.
Sales Tax March 7, 2023
February 2023 Sales and Property Tax Changes to Watch For
While you focus on your business, Avalara stays on top of legislative and policy changes that can affect your tax compliance.
Taxes February 23, 2023
Hotel-Based State and Local Tax Revenues Continue Increase
Average U.S. hotel occupancy is projected to reach 63.8% in 2023 – just shy of 2019’s level of 65.9%. Staffing is expected to remain a challenge for many U.S. hotels in 2023, as the industry continues to grow its workforce back to pre-pandemic levels.
Taxes February 23, 2023
Avalara Launches Automated Property Tax Compliance Solution for Businesses and Accountants
For businesses, keeping up with property tax requirements like filing deadlines and payment processes can be a complex, manual, and error-prone process that leads to costly noncompliance.
Taxes February 17, 2023
Congress Mandates that Marketplaces Monitor High-Volume Sellers
Marketplace facilitators are being required to monitor and vet high-volume marketplace sellers in a growing number of states, including Arkansas, California, and Oklahoma.
Sales Tax February 16, 2023
VARC Solutions Helps Clients Outsource Sales Tax Compliance
Initially focusing on bookkeeping and payroll services, VARC Solutions has expanded to offer fully outsourced business management, payment processing, invoice management, consulting, implementation, and training.
Accounting January 31, 2023
Avalara AvaTax, Returns, and Exemption Certificate Management Achieve SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
The audit provides customers with assurance that Avalara is accountable, responsible, and transparent when it comes to the handling and security of their ...
Taxes January 23, 2023
Arizonans Renting Homes During Super Bowl May Need a Permit and Face a Rental Tax
Short-term rental hosts that don’t already have an Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) license will need to obtain one from the Arizona Department of Revenue. A local business license may also be required.
Taxes January 23, 2023
Some States Are Considering Shelving the Grocery Tax
Five of the 13 states where groceries were taxed as of last Jan. 1 passed laws to eliminate or ease the pinch.
Advisory January 17, 2023
Eide Bailly Sees Risk Awareness Driving Growth in Sales Tax Automation
Top 20 firm Eide Bailly has found ways to help clients stay in compliance with these varying regulations and minimize the audit risks they pose.
Sales Tax January 9, 2023
Avalara Appoints Kimberly Deobald as Chief Revenue Officer and Announces New Executive Team Members
She has led customer success, partnership, and sales teams for technology companies, including several roles at IBM.
Sales Tax December 4, 2022
Tax Changes 2023: Key Compliance Concerns Facing Businesses Today
There are more than 13,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions in the United States, and rates in each jurisdiction are subject to change as new taxes are adopted or old ones expire.
Sales Tax November 7, 2022
Louisiana Adds More Compliance Regs to Wineries and Fulfillment Houses
Louisiana has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for beverage alcohol fulfillment houses and wineries that use them.