European Donation Day 2025 Promotes Organ, Tissue, and Cell Donation

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) announced European Donation Day 2025, scheduled for October 11, 2025. This initiative aims to promote organ, tissue, and cell donation and honor donors, their families, and healthcare professionals. Greece will host the event, with related meetings and awareness campaigns.

EDQM Publishes 22nd Edition of the Blood Guide

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published the 22nd edition of its Blood Guide. This updated guide includes revisions to haemovigilance, new chapters on topical blood components and emergency planning, and updated donor selection criteria.

9th Circuit Denies Rehearing in Transgender Exclusion Policy Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case concerning the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and a spa's transgender exclusion policy. The court upheld its prior decision, which affirmed the exclusion policy's potential violation of WLAD.

Florida Tax Information Publications Archive - 1998

The Florida Department of Revenue has archived its Tax Information Publications (TIPs) for 1998. These documents provide historical guidance on specific tax issues, some of which may no longer be applicable. Taxpayers are advised to review TIPs to determine current relevance.

Florida Tax Information Publications for 2025

The Florida Department of Revenue has published its 2025 Tax Information Publications (TIPs), detailing updates on various tax matters including interest rates, fuel tax adjustments, and corporate income tax. These publications provide specific guidance on tax issues that may affect taxpayers.

Illinois Service Occupation Tax Changes for Servicepersons and Marketplace Facilitators

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued guidance detailing changes to the Service Occupation Tax effective January 1, 2026. The bulletin clarifies that the 200-transaction threshold will be removed for out-of-state servicepersons and marketplace facilitators, and introduces destination-based sourcing for certain sales of service. These changes are outlined in Public Act 104-0006.

Motor Fuel Use Tax Rate Change

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced changes to the Motor Fuel Use Tax rates, effective January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. These updated rates apply to all International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) licensees operating in Illinois.

Illinois Film Production Withholding Tax Changes

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued guidance clarifying changes to film production withholding income tax requirements. Beginning December 12, 2025, both production companies and loan-out companies have specific responsibilities for withholding, reporting, and remitting Illinois income tax on compensation for services performed in the state.

Illinois Income Tax Changes and Scam Alert

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) issued a bulletin (FY 2026-15) detailing changes to 2025 Illinois Income Tax forms and schedules for individuals and businesses, and 2026 withholding tax forms. The bulletin also includes a scam alert regarding fraudulent communications impersonating IDOR.

Illinois Tax Filings Affected by USPS Postmark Changes

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) issued a notice regarding changes to United States Postal Service (USPS) postmarks that could impact the timely filing of Illinois tax returns and payments in 2026. Taxpayers are advised to file and pay electronically or mail returns earlier to avoid late penalties.