State DOR

Alabama Income Tax Filing Season Underway

The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) has announced the opening of the individual income tax filing season. Taxpayers are reminded of the April 15 deadline and encouraged to file electronically for faster refunds and secure payments.

Alabama Suspends IRP, IFTA, and Terminal Excise Tax Due to Winter Weather

The Alabama Department of Revenue has issued executive orders temporarily suspending requirements for the International Registration Plan (IRP), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alabama Terminal Excise Tax due to severe winter weather. These suspensions are intended to alleviate burdens on transportation companies during the weather event.

Illinois Film Production Tax Withholding Changes

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a notice regarding changes to withholding income tax for film production and loan-out companies, effective December 12, 2025. Public Act 104-0453 clarifies responsibilities for paying and reporting Illinois income tax withheld from compensation for services performed in the state.

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect 2026 Tax Filings

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a notice alerting taxpayers that changes to United States Postal Service (USPS) postmark procedures may impact tax filings in 2026. Taxpayers should be aware of these potential impacts when submitting their tax documents.

Illinois DOR: 2026 Tax Processing Season Update Webinar Registration

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing a free webinar on March 11, 2026, to provide updates on the 2026 tax processing season. The webinar will cover various tax topics including electronic commerce, individual and business income tax, and sales tax.

Illinois DOR: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers to a scam involving fraudulent text messages and websites. IDOR also announced that free income tax preparation assistance is available for qualifying low-to-moderate income families and older adults for their 2025 income taxes.

Illinois Tax Postmark Changes Could Impact Filings

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a notice regarding changes to United States Postal Service (USPS) postmarks that could impact tax filings in 2026. The USPS postmark may no longer reflect the actual drop-off date, potentially affecting time-sensitive documents like tax returns and payments.

Georgia Department of Revenue Names New Commissioner

Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of David Burge as the new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue, effective February 16, 2026. This appointment follows the confirmation of the current commissioner, Frank O'Connell, as the state's first Tax Court Chief Judge.

Georgia February Net Tax Collections Down 0.1%

Georgia's net tax collections for February 2026 decreased by 0.1%, or $2.4 million, compared to February 2025, totaling $2.12 billion. Year-to-date collections increased by 1.6%. The decrease was primarily driven by lower individual and corporate income tax collections, partially offset by increases in sales and use tax.

Georgia January Net Tax Collections Decrease

The State of Georgia reported that net tax collections for January 2026 decreased by 0.6% to $3.03 billion, a drop of $18.1 million compared to January 2025. This decrease was primarily driven by lower individual income tax and corporate income tax collections, partially offset by an increase in sales and use tax revenue.