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Sales Tax Update - July 2026

by Michael T. Dillon, Esq., Dillon Tax Consulting LLC
7/21/2026
  • Newly taxable: Pursuant to SB 122, effective 1/1/27, prewritten software becomes subject to California sales and use tax regardless of whether it is:
    • Delivered on physical media
    • Downloaded electronically
    • Accessed remotely
    • Provided as SaaS
  • Classification: Covered digital products are treated as tangible personal property for sales and use tax purposes.
  • Custom software: Software prepared to the special order of a customer remains exempt, including qualifying custom programs incorporating preexisting components.
  • Other digital goods: The law is principally directed at prewritten software and SaaS. Many consumer digital products, such as streaming media, digital books, music, and similar content, are ...
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2021 Sales Tax Highlights and Advice for 2022

Michael T Dillon, Dillon Tax Consulting LLC
11/12/2021

As 2021 comes to an end, lets recap a few important sales tax changes and offer insight into what taxpayers can expect for 2022:

  • Economic Nexus – As of July 2021, two states, Florida and Kansas, have sales tax economic nexus. While both measures impose a safe harbor threshold of $100,000 in annual sales, below ...

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