July 2026 Sales Tax Due Dates by State

Published: June 19, 2026

July is here, and summer is in full swing. While you’re trying to stay cool, the sales tax world is heating up. Between second-quarter returns, semi-annual filings, fiscal year-end reporting, and numerous sales tax rate changes taking effect across the country, July is one of the busiest months on the sales tax calendar.

If you’re managing sales tax obligations in multiple states, keeping track of filing deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. To help, we’ve compiled a state-by-state overview of July 2026 sales tax due dates so you can stay compliant, avoid late filing penalties, and keep those dreaded state notices out of your mailbox.

Note: Due dates have been adjusted based on each state’s weekend and holiday filing rules. Businesses should always verify filing requirements directly with the appropriate state tax authority.

Overwhelmed by multi-state filing obligations? SalesTaxSolutions.US provides complete sales tax management services for one transparent monthly fee—with no long-term contracts. From registrations and filings to notice management and ongoing compliance, we help businesses stay sales tax compliant without the stress.

Sales Tax Due Dates FAQ

What are sales tax filing deadlines?

Sales tax due dates are the deadlines businesses must meet to file sales tax returns and remit collected sales tax to state tax authorities.

How often do businesses need to file sales tax returns?

Sales tax returns may be due monthly, quarterly, annually, or on another assigned schedule depending on the state.

Who determines sales tax filing frequencies?

State tax agencies determine sales tax filing frequencies based factors such as average monthly tax liability, revenue volume, and filing history.

Do all states have the same sales tax due dates?

No. Sales tax due dates vary by state, filing frequency, tax type, and other administrative rules.

What happens if a reporting deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?

Many states extend filing deadlines to the next business day when a due date falls on a weekend or state/federal holiday.

Can your sales tax due date change?

Yes. States may temporarily or permanently change sales tax filing deadlines because of holidays, emergency relief, administrative updates, or legislative changes.

What happens if you miss a sales tax deadline?

Missing a sales tax return due date can result in penalties, interest charges, collection actions, and possible account enforcement by the state tax authority.

How can businesses track sales tax due dates across multiple states?

Businesses commonly use in-house compliance calendars, filing software, or outsourced sales tax services to monitor multistate filing deadlines.

When Is Sales Tax Due in July 2026? State-by-State

Looking for July 2026 sales tax due dates? The following state-by-state table covers each state’s monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual sales tax filing deadlines for July 2026.

StateFiling FrequencyDay DueNotes
AlabamaMonthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 20
AlaskaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 31No statewide sales tax. Remote seller returns for participating local jurisdictions are generally due the last day of the month.
ArizonaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
ArkansasMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
CaliforniaMonthly; Quarterly; Fiscal YearlyJuly 31
ColoradoMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20Most home-rule city returns are also due July 20.
ConnecticutMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 31
District of ColumbiaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
FloridaMonthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 17
GeorgiaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
Hawaii (GET)Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 20
IdahoMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
IllinoisMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
IndianaEarly Monthly; MonthlyJuly 20; July 31Early monthly filing are due July 20; standard monthly filings due July 31.
IowaMonthlyJuly 31
KansasMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 27Standard July 25 deadline falls on a weekend and moves to the next business day.
KentuckyMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
LouisianaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20Parish filing deadlines generally align with the state deadline.
MaineMonthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 15
MarylandMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
MassachusettsMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 30
MichiganMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
MinnesotaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
MississippiMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
MissouriMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 31
NebraskaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
NevadaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
New JerseyQuarterlyJuly 20
New Mexico (GRT)Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 27Standard July 25 deadline falls on a weekend and moves to the next business day.
New YorkMonthlyJuly 20
North CarolinaMonthly Prepayment; Monthly; QuarterlyJuly 20Monthly prepayment filers must remit a prepayment toward the following month’s tax liability with their return.
North DakotaMonthly; Quarterly; Semi-annualJuly 31
OhioMonthly; Semi-annualJuly 23
OklahomaMonthly; Semi-annualJuly 20
PennsylvaniaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
Rhode IslandMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
South CarolinaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
South DakotaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
TennesseeMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
TexasMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
UtahMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 31
VermontMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 27Standard July 25 deadline falls on a weekend and moves to the next business day.
VirginiaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
WashingtonMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 27; July 31Monthly returns move to July 27 due to the weekend. Quarterly returns remain due July 31.
West VirginiaMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 20
WisconsinEarly Monthly; Monthly; QuarterlyJuly 20; July 31Early monthly filings are due July 20. Monthly and quarterly returns are due July 31.
WyomingMonthly; QuarterlyJuly 31

Ali Walker

Ali Walker is the primary writer and researcher for SalesTaxSolutions.US, specializing in U.S. sales and use tax compliance, economic nexus laws, SaaS and digital goods taxation, marketplace facilitator rules, and multistate sales tax updates. Her work focuses on helping businesses understand changing state and local sales tax requirements across the United States.

You May Also Like