Key takeaways
- Several U.S. states introduced sales and use tax rate adjustments effective June 1, 2025, affecting Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and SST states.
- Alabama: Multiple local jurisdictions updated their local sales and use tax rates.
- Florida: Hillsborough County reinstated its two discretionary surtaxes, returning the total sales tax rate to 7.5%.
- Louisiana: St. Landry Parish implemented targeted rate reductions in several jurisdictions.
- SST states (Ohio & Nevada): Released updated rate and boundary files to improve automated compliance.
Effective June 1, 2025, a number of states and local jurisdictions have introduced updates to their sales and use tax rates. These changes impact businesses with operations or sales in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and states participating in the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) initiative.
Alabama: Local rate adjustments across jurisdictions
The Alabama Department of Revenue has announced modifications to local sales and use tax rates in multiple counties and jurisdictions throughout the state. These changes, effective June 1, reflect routine rate adjustments made at the local level. Businesses with customers or operations in Alabama should review the updated rate tables to ensure continued compliance.
Florida: Hillsborough County surtaxes reinstated
From January 1 to May 31, 2025, Hillsborough County, Florida, temporarily suspended the collection of two discretionary surtaxes:
- 0.5% Indigent Care Surtax
- 0.5% Local Government Infrastructure Surtax
During this period, businesses were instructed to collect only the 6% state sales tax and the 0.5% school capital outlay surtax, resulting in a combined rate of 6.5%.
As of June 1, 2025, the temporary suspension has ended, and all applicable surtaxes have been reinstated. The combined sales tax rate is now 7.5% once again. Businesses operating in Hillsborough County should resume collecting the full rate and ensure invoicing systems are updated accordingly.
For more information, consult the Florida Department of Revenue’s Sales and Use Tax resources.
Louisiana: Targeted rate reductions in St. Landry Parish
St. Landry Parish has implemented targeted reductions in local sales and use tax rates across several jurisdictions:
- Washington
- Opelousas
- Central St. Landry Economic Development District – Opelousas City
- Opelousas Downtown Development District EDD
These changes, starting June 1, 2025, lower the combined tax burden in these areas. Businesses with nexus in these jurisdictions should verify the new rates and update their tax calculation systems accordingly. Additional information is available on the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators (LATA) website.
SST updates in Ohio and Nevada
As part of ongoing efforts under the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) initiative, participating states continue to enhance sales tax compliance infrastructure through standardized data and processes. Notable June 2025 updates include:
- Ohio: Publication of a new jurisdiction boundary file
- Nevada: Release of both an updated sales tax rate file and a revised boundary file
These updates support automation and accuracy for sellers operating in multiple SST member states. For full details, visit the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board website.
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Frequently asked questions
What changes took effect in Alabama on June 1, 2025?
Multiple local rate adjustments were introduced across Alabama jurisdictions. Businesses should review updated Alabama Department of Revenue tables.
What happened in Florida’s Hillsborough County?
The temporary surtax suspension ended on June 1, 2025. The county’s combined sales tax rate reverted to 7.5%.
Which Louisiana regions saw rate reductions?
St. Landry Parish reduced rates across Washington, Opelousas, and two economic districts, lowering the overall burden.
What are SST updates for Ohio and Nevada?
Ohio released a new jurisdiction boundary file; Nevada issued updated sales tax rate and boundary files to improve SST accuracy.
Who should take action?
Any business operating or selling in the affected states should immediately update invoicing and rate calculation systems.
Where can I find official details?
Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue, Florida Department of Revenue, or LATA websites for official updates.
How can automation help?
Tax automation systems can sync new rate files and ensure accurate calculations across jurisdictions.
