Comptroller Outlines Modernization Push and Compliance Programs, Seeks More Staff for Taxpayer Services Comptroller Brooke Lierman briefed delegates on Maryland Tax Connect rollout, a new unclaimed property system, CRM implementation, digital discovery and other compliance tools, and requested additional staffing to improve call and branch service.

Maryland is on the verge of a tax transformation with the rollout of Maryland Tax Connect and a suite of modernization initiatives aimed at enhancing taxpayer services and compliance.

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Emeryville Council backs study of business‑license modernization and parcel tax as part of 2026 revenue options City staff presented options to close a projected $8–$13 million general‑fund shortfall, modeling changes to the business license tax, a parcel tax, sales/transaction tax, transient occupancy tax and utility user tax. Council gave preliminary direction to prioritize business license modernization (variable gross‑receipts tiers) and a residential‑or

Emeryville is exploring new revenue measures to tackle an impending $13 million budget shortfall, with innovative options like modernizing the business license tax on the table.

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Washington updates tax rates for digital goods and radioactive waste cleanup services State adjusts tax rates for digital sales and radioactive waste cleanup businesses

Washington State's new House Bill 2081 could revolutionize how we tax digital goods and tackle radioactive waste cleanup—could this be the future of state tax policy?

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Minnesota allocates $5M for tax filing modernization initiatives Minnesota establishes tax filing modernization account with $5M transfer for updates and assistance.

Minnesota is taking a bold step to simplify tax filing with a new $5 million initiative aimed at modernizing the process and making it more accessible for everyone.

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Arizona Senate approves bill allowing cryptocurrency payments for state taxes starting 2026 Arizona Senate Bill 1024 allows cryptocurrency payments for state taxes starting January 1, 2026.

Arizona is on the brink of a financial revolution as lawmakers approve bills to integrate cryptocurrency for tax payments and state investments by 2026!

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