Alabama DOR February 2026 Monthly Tax Abstract

The Alabama Department of Revenue has published its February 2026 Monthly Abstract. This document provides an overview of various tax divisions, including business and license tax, income tax, and sales and use tax, along with annual reports and other relevant information for taxpayers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Georgia November Tax Collections Up 0.9%

Georgia's net tax collections for November 2025 increased by 0.9% to approximately $2.4 billion, an increase of $22.4 million compared to the previous fiscal year. Year-to-date collections are up 2.0%. The increase was primarily driven by higher sales and use tax collections, partially offset by decreases in individual and corporate income taxes.

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 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.

Georgia December net tax revenue up 3% to $3.44 billion

Georgia December net tax revenue up 3% to $3.44 billion