Feb 25, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
IRS Issues FAQs on the New Deduction for “Qualified Overtime Compensation” — What Dealerships Need to Know The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” created a new above-the-line federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation, often referred to as the “No Tax on...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
MADA’s top legislative priority for 2026 will be fixing PFAS reporting requirements. Currently, manufacturers will be required to report to the state any products containing intentionally – added PFAS on July 1, 2026. Unfortunately, the MPCA’s reporting platform...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
MADA spent the past several months in communication with DVS, asking the department to interpret the new dealer license background check law consistent with how it was conveyed to lawmakers and stakeholders: applying only to initial applications. We appealed to...
Feb 18, 2026 | Compliance
New compliance requirements are coming — and dealerships need to understand what automated deal verification will mean for operations, documentation, and risk exposure. Our partner, ComplyAuto, is hosting a timely webinar to walk Minnesota dealers through what’s...
Jan 29, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
Colorado recently approved Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group–backed electric vehicle startup, to operate as a licensed dealer in the state, allowing the company to sell new, used, and wholesale vehicles directly to consumers. The Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board...
Jan 28, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
During these times of times of heightened tension and unease, this email serves as a reminder that Minnesota statute limits the lawful use of dealer plates to the following activities: Business and personal use by the dealer, dealer’s spouse, or full-time...
