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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1stopVAT · 7 days ago
Maryland will exempt intra-group digital services from sales and use tax from 1 July 2026. The exemption applies to services supplied between affiliated group members. The change follows House Bill 898 adopted on 12 May 2026.
1stopVAT · 12 days ago
Louisiana requires peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms to register as dealers, collect and remit state, local and automobile rental taxes on all commissions. A marketplace facilitator status may apply to platforms with over USD 100,000 in gross sales to Louisiana customers, allowing direct remittance through the Sales and Use Tax Commission.
1stopVAT · 15 days ago
Illinois: Use tax applies to tangible personal property purchased in Illinois when sales tax is not collected, while Chicago imposes municipal taxes on digital services such as SaaS and streaming.
The BayNet · 15 days ago
Maryland: The Supreme Court ruled that Potomac Edison’s transmission equipment qualifies for a sales and use tax exemption, affecting over $3.24 million in taxes. The decision clarifies which components are exempt and sets limits on refund claims.
VatIT · 16 days ago
California will tax SaaS and digital prewritten software from 1 January 2027, regardless of delivery method. The state rate is 7.25%, rising above 10% with local rates. Buyers with receipts over $5 million must self-assess use tax.
CNBC · 19 days ago
The United States has announced a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports, effective 22 July 2026, under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The measure targets alleged unfair trade practices, with exemptions for goods such as beef, orange juice, aircraft parts and energy products, and a potential additional 12.5% duty if a forced-labour probe concludes.
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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.
