IDOR On-Site Vehicle Tax Payment Services at Chicago DMV
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced a new on-site vehicle tax payment service at the Secretary of State's Chicago Flagship Center (125 W. Monroe St.). Customers can now complete both tax payment and vehicle title/registration steps in a single visit during IDOR service hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Payments are accepted via cash, check, money order, debit card, or credit card.
Arkansas General Revenue Report Published
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration posted its monthly General Revenue Report for March 2026 on April 2, 2026. The report tracks state revenue collections against monthly and yearly projections. No regulatory changes or compliance obligations are associated with this informational posting.
Louisiana Couple Arrested for Felony Tax Fraud
The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced the arrest of William T. Lewis and Jill A. Lewis of Madisonville, LA, for felony tax fraud. The couple allegedly submitted false amended state income tax returns claiming wages and withholding from a nonexistent employer for tax years 2021 through 2024, stealing $50,700 in fraudulent refunds and attempting to steal an additional $32,113. Each defendant faces 11 counts of filing false public records, 11 counts of computer fraud, nine counts of theft, and two counts of attempted theft.
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion in March
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts reported state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in March 2026, representing a 10 percent increase over March 2025. Revenue growth was driven by strong business spending in wholesale trade, construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors, while retail trade showed its largest monthly gain since June 2022.
MTD for Income Tax Screening Equality Impact Assessment
HMRC published a Screening Equality Impact Assessment for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. The assessment demonstrates how equality considerations are integrated into HMRC's decision-making processes for MTD implementation. The document examines potential impacts on customers with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Form 3468 Energy Credit Correction
The IRS issued a correction to the 2025 Instructions for Form 3468 (Investment Tax Credit for Energy Property) affecting pages 20 and 21. The correction adds limited exceptions for qualifying geothermal and solar energy property within the applicable percentage tables for Part VI, Section A (Line 1b) and Section B (Line 3b). Taxpayers who filed before March 27, 2026 may file an amended return to apply the corrected percentages.
2026 State Tax Data Compares All 50 States Across 40+ Measures
The Tax Foundation released its annual Facts & Figures 2026 publication comparing all 50 states across 40+ tax measures including rates, collections, and burdens. The handbook, distributed to state legislators and governors since 1941, provides an interactive web tool and downloadable PDF for comparing state tax data. This is the latest edition of a long-standing reference resource for taxpayers, policymakers, and researchers analyzing state tax competitiveness.
Georgia Income Tax Cut and Property Tax Reform Analysis
Tax Foundation published analysis of Georgia's HB 1116 and SB 476, which propose a reduction of the state income tax rate to 4.99%, raising the standard deduction to $50,000-$100,000, and implementing a 3% property tax levy limit. The analysis questions the policy approach, arguing that property tax elimination would reduce tax code efficiency and that full income tax elimination could harm the economy by taxing business inputs.
Nebraska Personal Property Return Deadline May 1, 2026
The Nebraska Department of Revenue issued a reminder that personal property returns and schedules are due on or before May 1, 2026. All businesses with tangible personal property in Nebraska must file these reports annually with their county assessor. The filing deadline applies to Form 941 or Form 941P depending on the property type.
5% Income Tax Rate Cut
West Virginia Tax Division announces implementation of SB 392, a 5% income tax cut codified as W. Va. Code § 11-21-4j. The rate reduction is effective June 12, 2026 and retroactive to January 1, 2026, affecting all West Virginia individual taxpayers and requiring updated employer withholding tables.
Alcoholic Products Producer Approval Requirements
HMRC guidance specifies that from 1 February 2025, all producers of alcoholic products must hold an Alcoholic Products Producer Approval (APPA). Producers include those manufacturing beer, cider, wine, spirits, or other fermented products, as well as those whose activities alter alcohol by volume or product classification. Packagers of bulk alcoholic products do not require an APPA but may need excise warehouse approval.