Sales, individual and corporate income taxes all bested projections, combining to set revenues more than $50 million ahead of expected levels.

Indiana lawmakers created an automatic taxpayer refund in 2011, but the state was at least $150 million away from hitting the refund trigger this year.

The Indiana Department of Revenue will replace the current system used to process taxes with a new online portal.

Indiana does not tax e-cigarettes and vapor products, but its one of many states that might create one this year.

Officials ask taxpayers to make sure their information is correct and complete before filing "to ensure timely processing."

Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. sought a 10-year tax abatement in exchange for the company investing $159 million to boost its insulin manufacturing operations at its Indianapolis technical center.

The state had been on a roll, only once in five months did it bring in fewer tax dollars than its budget planned for.

GOP Statehouse leaders passed legislation that returned millions in potential revenue back to businesses after the recent federal tax overhaul.

The General Assembly's action paves the way for the Vigo County Council to pass a local food and beverage tax. And, it could face some pushback from residents.

Lawmakers approved two substantial tax measures during Monday's one-day special session.