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 25, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
The MADA Advertising Standards Steering Committee has adopted a new Advertising Standard addressing how dealers advertise retired courtesy vehicles. The standard received the support of the MADA Board and will take effect March 1, 2026.Below is the full text of the...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
As for MADA, we are pleased we no longer have to advance legislation to address the dealer license background check issue. Our top legislative priority for 2026 will be fixing PFAS reporting requirements. Currently, manufacturers will be required to report to the...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on February 17, and there will be many changes as lawmakers convene. Opening day promises to be somber, with it being the first day back in session since the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. Due to increased threats...
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, Legislation
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 | Legislation
MADA has received a lot of member outreach about the new dealer license background checks that took effect on January 1, 2026. We’ve been working hard to resolve this issue and wanted to provide a brief update on our efforts. Behind the scenes, MADA has been having...
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...
Jan 26, 2026 | Community, Compliance, Legislation
Electric Vehicle Shock – What’s Really Happening in the Auto Industry? Electric vehicles (EVs) are not just cars — they’re a story about how transportation, consumer demand, and policy are colliding in real time. In Case File #182: Electric Vehicle Shock of The Crisis...
