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.
State and Local Taxes September 17, 2024
Some Solutions for State and Local Tax Deductibility
With elections approaching, it’s time for governors and mayors to offer some viable new policy options—and ways to pay for them.
Taxes September 9, 2024
Massachusetts State Rep Tells Patriots to ‘Stop Complaining’ About Millionaires Tax
Democratic State Rep. Michael Connolly took to X to say players should quit complaining about paying their fair share in taxes.
Taxes September 4, 2024
New England Patriots Defensive Linemen Sack Massachusetts Millionaires Tax
Davon Godchaux and Keion White spoke about financial freedom and literacy recently on Godchaux’s “ChauxTalk” podcast.
Taxes September 3, 2024
Future of Property Taxes Is on Ballots in Many States This Fall
Roughly a half-dozen states are prioritizing property tax reform to address skyrocketing home values and growing bills.
State and Local Taxes August 27, 2024
Why Bill Belichick Thinks ‘Taxachusetts’ Deters Free Agents From Joining Patriots
The ex-New England Patriots coach says Massachusetts' additional 4% surtax on taxable income over $1 million hinders the team.
Small Business August 27, 2024
Are Your Clients Compliant with Tangible Personal Property Taxes?
Almost every state has rules about the taxability of goods and services, and the complexity of those rules affects a lot of business owners and CFOs daily. But a tax on tangible personal property can be just as confusing.
Taxes August 23, 2024
New Jersey Drivers Could Write Off Their E-ZPass Tolls if Bill is Passed
If approved and signed in to law, New Jersey would extend a benefit to taxpayers that few states have and the IRS doesn’t allow.
Taxes August 14, 2024
DraftKings Ditches Plan to Charge Extra Fees in High-Tax States
The sports-betting company said it would scrap its plan to add a "gaming tax surcharge" to winning bets in 2025.
Taxes August 13, 2024
Massachusetts Collects $2.2B From ‘Millionaires Tax’
The 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, also known as the “Fair Share Amendment,” was approved by voters in 2022.
Taxes August 1, 2024
Pennsylvania High Court to Consider Case on Pittsburgh’s ‘Jock Tax’
The case will go before the state's Supreme Court after a lower court ruled earlier this year that the tax is unconstitutional.
Small Business July 25, 2024
Local Governments are Addicted to Sales Tax Revenues
The 2024 Mid-Year Sales Tax Rates and Rules report, commissioned by Vertex Inc., outlines the evolving landscape of local tax implementation, proliferation of fees, and increasing complexity of tax compliance for businesses across the U.S.
Sales Tax July 22, 2024
KPMG and Avalara Form Alliance for Tax Compliance Automation
The new alliance allows organizations to leverage the combined power of Avalara’s compliance automation technology – including indirect tax calculation, returns, exemption certificate management, cross-border compliance, e-invoicing, and registrations.