2025 in Review: Key Tax & Industry Trends Shaping 2026
As we move into 2026, the strategy is no longer just about identifying tax credits, it’s about navigating a high-compliance environment where timing and domestic presence are the new currencies of innovation. In our recent year in review webinar, Leyton’s panel of experts, including: Cedric James | Director of Commercial Real Estate Devin Medrek | […]
Key Questions to Assess Sales Tax Risks
Managing sales tax is a critical aspect of running any business. With ever-changing laws and regulations, the risks associated with sales tax can quickly escalate if not properly addressed. From compliance to protecting your bottom line, understanding and mitigating sales tax risks is essential. The first step in this process is asking the right questions, […]
Exemption Certificates Management and Sales Tax For Manufacturers
In the world of manufacturing, staying on top of tax compliance is just as critical as keeping production equipment running smoothly. Overlooking a single component, like a missing or outdated exemption certificate, can lead to costly audits and penalties. As manufacturers expand operations across states and take on new vendors, exemption certificates management becomes a […]
Oregon Manufacturing: An Economic Outlook
Oregon has long been home to some of the nation’s biggest names in manufacturing, including Daimler, Intel, and Nike. The state has earned the nickname “Silicon Forest” for its cluster of high-tech companies concentrated in the Portland Metro Area. Yet, in recent years, concerns have grown about a potential “doom loop” affecting the state’s economy […]
Arkansas Data Center Tax Exemptions: What’s New?
In a push to draw large-scale technology investment, Arkansas recently signed into law House Bill 1444 (now Act 548). Which significantly expands its sales and use tax exemptions for Arkansas Data Center Developments. What’s new? The legislation introduces the definition of “Qualified Large Data Centers”, which apply to multi-site facilities (two or more non-adjacent properties […]
10 Sneaky Tricks Sales Tax Auditors Use to Find Businesses
Sales tax is no small matter for state governments, it accounts for nearly a third of their revenue. So it’s no surprise that sales tax auditors go to great lengths to ensure businesses are complying with tax laws. In fact, sales tax auditors are often incentivized based on how much unpaid tax they recover. This […]
Sales Tax in Asset Purchases : A guide for Buyers & Sellers
When buying a business, excitement and stress usually take center stage. Between due diligence, legal paperwork, and negotiations, it’s easy to overlook one crucial factor: Sales tax in Asset Purchases. Many assume that asset deals are cleaner and less risky than buying a company outright. After all, you’re just buying selected equipment, inventory, or maybe […]
Texas Reaffirms Tax Nexus for Out-of-State Software Seller
The Texas Comptroller recently upheld a decision confirming that an out-of-state business selling software licenses into Texas had established a sales tax nexus. This ruling highlights the state’s firm stance on taxing digital products and services. Recent Case Establishes Clear Texas Tax Nexus Rules The case involved a Delaware-based company that distributes software applications nationwide. […]
Washington Sales Tax on Professional Services in 2025
Big changes are coming for Washington service providers. Starting October 1, 2025, Washington State may extend its sales tax to include many professional services that have been historically exempt. This change is part of a broader effort to address the state’s projected $16 billion budget shortfall and represents a significant shift in the tax obligations […]
South Carolina Supreme Court Reviews $12M Amazon Sales Tax Dispute
Overview of the Amazon sales tax Supreme Court case Amazon is currently facing a pivotal legal challenge before the South Carolina Supreme Court that could reshape the sales tax landscape for online marketplaces. At issue is whether Amazon owes over $12 million in sales taxes, penalties, and interest for failing to collect tax on third-party […]