In the early hours of June 1st, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 3019 (“SB3019”) as part of its 2027 fiscal year budget bill, with major implications for online advertisers and social media companies. The bill is expected to officially become law without modification. Key changes to come for Illinois taxpayers include: Targeted Advertising Services Tax Beginning January 1, 2027, a 10% gross receipts tax will be imposed on providers of “targeted advertising services,” echoing…
Heading into 2026, several states are offering tax amnesty programs that can help businesses resolve outstanding liabilities with reduced penalties and interest. These programs provide a valuable opportunity to clean up past obligations and reduce the impact of future tax controversies. Here’s a summary: New Hampshire Statewide Tax Amnesty Illinois Remote Retailer Amnesty Washington State Voluntary Disclosure for International Remote Sellers Additionally, Indiana announced it will be launching an amnesty program some time in 2026…
On June 16, 2025, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2755 (“H.B. 2755”) into law, which includes comprehensive amnesty programs covering taxes administered by both the Illinois Department of Revenue (the “Department”) and the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois (the “Secretary of State”). The legislation also introduces a new amnesty program for remote retailers under the state’s Remote Retailer Occupation Tax. Under each program, in exchange for payment of any outstanding…
On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB2755 as part of the FY2026 budget bill, which contains a number of significant tax changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act and other taxes. Governor Pritzker appears set to sign the budget before July 1st. Major changes made by HB2755 include: (1) expanding the corporate income tax base with provisions specifically targeting multinational corporations, (2) expanding the Hotel Operator’s Occupation Tax (“HOOT”) tax base by…