Improving and empowering state tax administration
Improving and empowering state tax administration

State Tax Amnesty Programs

FTA tracks selected state tax amnesty programs that are open or announced. Programs may have narrow eligibility and short deadlines. The administering state agency is the authoritative source for terms, applications, and updates.

Open programs

Illinois — Remote Retailer Tax Amnesty

August 1–October 31, 2026. This program is limited to qualifying remote retailers with eligible Illinois sales tax liabilities. Registration and all required steps must be completed by the state’s deadlines. Read the Illinois Department of Revenue bulletin.

Texas — Unauthorized Insurance Premium Tax Amnesty

This temporary program is for nonadmitted captive insurance companies and their insureds; it is not a general tax amnesty. Required forms must be filed by December 31, 2026. Read the Texas Comptroller notice.

Announced program

Rhode Island — Tax Amnesty

December 3, 2026–February 15, 2027. The announced program covers eligible delinquent state tax liabilities. It is not yet open. Read the Rhode Island Division of Taxation page.

Sources checked October 28, 2026. This is a selected list, not a complete survey of every state. Check the linked agency pages before relying on a program date or eligibility rule.