1、2026MIDYEARUPDATEA TAX COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR BUSINESSES THEDITIONTAX CHANGES 2026 MIDYEAR UPDATE|2 ContentsINTRODUCTIONWHAT THE NUMBERS TELL USSTATE BUDGETS AND SHIFTING REVENUE TRENDS NEW AND PROPOSED SALES TAX REQUIREMENTS PENNIES AND SWIPE FEES ONLINE SALES TAX CHANGES SALES TAX HOLIDAYS AND RATE
2、CHANGESTAX RELIEF AND COMPLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES TARIFF TURMOIL AND GLOBAL TRADE SHIFTS Introduction To be tax compliant,businesses must identify and implement every applicable tax requirement,for everywhere they do business,all at once(or so it can seem).Tracking tax policy trends is helpful,because
3、its hard to fulfill obligations you dont know about.Using tax automation solutions powered by agentic artificial intelligence is essential,because the world of tax compliance is complex and vast.In this midyear update to our Avalara Tax Changes 2026 report,we highlight key state and local tax policy
4、 changes affecting compliance requirements.We also demonstrate how tax automation solutions powered by Avalara Agentic Tax and ComplianceTM can enhance and streamline tax compliance processes for businesses.Read from start to finish or use the links at the left to jump to the sections that interest
5、you most.DISCLAIMER Tax rates,rules,and regulations change frequently.Although we hope youll find this information helpful,this report is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.“Sales tax laws are expanding and evolving daily.The burden of keeping up with what is go
6、ing on,along with trying to maintain a constant state of accurate calculations,is virtually impossible.Avalara takes on that responsibility and weight,allowing more time to focus on other tasks and projects while having peace of mind that your customers are being charged correctly at any given momen