Navigating the H2 E-Commerce Surge Experts Warn of Escalating Sales Tax Compliance Risks for Online Retailers

As the global e-commerce landscape prepares for the traditional second-half surge, financial experts and former state tax administrators are sounding the alarm regarding the compounding complexities of sales tax compliance.…

Arizona Court of Appeals Rules Mandatory Stadium Fees Subject to Transaction Privilege Tax in Cardinals Case

The Arizona Court of Appeals has issued a definitive ruling in a long-standing dispute between the Arizona Cardinals Football Club and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR), clarifying the taxability…

Colorado Adjusts Retail Delivery Fee for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Amid Ongoing Economic and Environmental Policy Shifts

The State of Colorado has officially implemented the adjusted rates for its Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This fee,…

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in July, Driven by Increased Imports and Decreased Exports

The United States experienced a significant widening of its goods and services trade deficit in July, with the shortfall reaching $88.6 billion. This represents a substantial increase of $17.4 billion…

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Narrowed to $73.3 Billion in June, Reflecting Dip in Both Exports and Imports

The United States recorded a goods and services deficit of $73.3 billion in June, a notable reduction of $4.4 billion from the revised May figure of $77.6 billion. This contraction,…

TaxJar vs Kintsugi: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sales Tax Automation for Modern Enterprises

As the complexity of the United States’ tax code continues to intensify, businesses operating in the digital economy are increasingly turning toward automated solutions to manage their compliance obligations. In…

U.S. Economy Grows at 1.5 Percent Annual Rate in Second Quarter of 2026

The U.S. economy, as measured by real gross domestic product (GDP), expanded at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent during the second quarter of 2026, encompassing the months of April,…

July Personal Income Rose Modestly, Driven by Compensation and Social Benefits, While Consumer Spending Showed Subdued Growth

WASHINGTON D.C. – Personal income in the United States experienced a moderate increase of $115.1 billion, or 0.4 percent at a monthly rate, in July, according to the latest estimates…

August 2026 Sales Tax Compliance Deadlines and Regulatory Requirements for Multi-State E-commerce Operations

The month of August 2026 represents a critical juncture for e-commerce entities, marketplace facilitators, and brick-and-mortar retailers operating across state lines within the United States. As the third quarter of…

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Digital Sales Tax SaaS Digital Goods and the AI Frontier

The promise of the digital economy was once rooted in simplicity: no physical storefronts, no logistics, and no borders. However, for tax professionals and business owners, the reality of the…