Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown departing April 30
Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown will depart the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland on April 30, 2026. During her tenure, Matthews-Brown helped secure $1.5 million in EITC outreach funding, established the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate in 2025, and led the agency's first statewide EITC awareness campaign.
Kane County Motor Fuel Tax increase effective July 1st
The Illinois Department of Revenue announces that Kane County has increased its County Motor Fuel Tax rate from 5 cents to 8 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2026. The tax applies to all retail motor fuel sales within Kane County under authority of the County Motor Fuel Tax Law (55 ILCS 5/5-1035.1). Fuel distributors and retailers must update systems to reflect the 3-cent per gallon increase for sales on or after July 1, 2026.
Kane County Motor Fuel Tax Rate Increase Effective July 2026
Illinois Department of Revenue bulletin announcing Kane County's increase in County Motor Fuel Tax from 5 cents to 8 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2026. All registered retailers selling motor fuel in Kane County must collect the new rate on retail sales made on or after this date.
Missouri Sales Tax Holiday April 19-25, Energy Star Appliances Exempt
Missouri DOR announces the 2026 Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19-25. State sales tax will be waived on the first $1,500 of qualifying ENERGY STAR certified appliances including clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators. All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in this annual event.
IDOR Urges Taxpayers to Act Ahead of April 15 Filing Deadline
The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a press release on April 7, 2026, reminding taxpayers to file their 2025 state individual income tax returns by the April 15 deadline. IDOR encouraged early filing to avoid last-minute issues, particularly for those filing by mail. The release also included a scam alert warning about fraudulent text messages and websites impersonating the department.
Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2026
The Illinois Department of Revenue announces that effective July 1, 2026, select municipalities will impose a Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax. The combined rate consists of the State Telecommunications Excise Tax rate of 8.65 percent plus the local Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate of up to 6.00 percent outside Chicago.
EU VAT Gap €773.5B, Quadruple EU Budget
The Tax Foundation published analysis finding that the EU's VAT actionable policy gap—the additional revenue that could be collected by eliminating reduced rates and certain exemptions—reached €773.5 billion in 2024. This represents six times the compliance gap and is quadruple the EU's annual budget. The analysis breaks down how 27.1% of potential VAT revenue is lost through reduced rates (12 percentage points) and exemptions (15 percentage points).
OBBBA makes investment expensing permanent, boosting economic growth
The Tax Foundation analyzed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's expansion of investment expensing provisions, including permanent bonus depreciation for equipment, permanent Section 179 small business expensing, and a new temporary Section 168(n) for manufacturing structures. The analysis found these provisions reduce the after-tax cost of investment by approximately 3.8% for corporations subject to the 21% tax rate.
North Carolina Tax Filing Deadline April 15
The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued a press release on April 7, 2026, reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due by April 15, 2026. The notice advises taxpayers to file electronically or by mail with proper postmark, pay any taxes owed by the deadline, and consider requesting an extension if unable to file on time.
Tax Commissioner Reminds Taxpayers to File Ahead of April 15 Deadline
North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reminds individual income taxpayers to file by April 15 deadline or apply for extension via IRS Form 4868. As of April 6, over 282,000 of the expected 480,000 returns have been processed, with over 97% filed electronically. Taxpayers unable to file by the deadline should make estimated payments to avoid interest charges.