State & Local
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February 21, 2025
Md. Senate OKs Tax Break For Service Station Conversions
Certain retail service stations in Maryland converted to other uses would be eligible for local property tax breaks under legislation approved by the state Senate and sent to the House.
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February 21, 2025
DLA Piper Tax Attorney Jumps To Vedder Price In Chicago
Vedder Price PC has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of a skilled tax attorney who brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently with DLA Piper.
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February 21, 2025
Ariz. House Panel OKs Transient Privilege Tax Reduction
Arizona would decrease its transient privilege tax for some classifications and lower its income tax rate for estates, trusts and small businesses under a bill advanced by the state House Ways and Means Committee.
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February 21, 2025
Taxation With Representation: Kirkland, V&E, Cravath, Dechert
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Diamondback Energy buys Midland Basin assets from another oil and natural gas company, GTCR closes its second strategic growth fund, Light & Wonder Inc. buys Grover Gaming's assets, and Barings acquires Artemis Real Estate Partners.
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February 21, 2025
Minn. Bill Seeks Sales Tax Break For Large-Scale Data Centers
Minnesota would allow a sales tax break for certain data centers promising investments of at least $250 million in the state under legislation introduced in the House.
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February 21, 2025
Minn. House Bill Seeks Tax Exemption For Tip Income
Tip income would be exempt from Minnesota individual income tax under legislation in the state House of Representatives.
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February 21, 2025
Colo. House Panel OKs Privacy Rules For Sales Tax Audits
Colorado would enhance its rules to protect the confidentiality of taxpayer information held by third-party sales tax auditors, with possible misdemeanor charges for violations, under legislation approved by a House panel.
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February 21, 2025
SD Updates Tax Law References To Internal Revenue Code
South Dakota updated references in its tax statutes to the current Internal Revenue Code under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 20, 2025
Biz Groups Pan Worldwide Reporting In Md. Tax Package
Worldwide combined reporting for corporations in Maryland, along with other provisions in a legislative tax proposal, would discourage business investment in the state, business groups told a state House panel Thursday.
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February 20, 2025
Miss. Senate Panel Advances Cuts To Income, Grocery Taxes
Mississippi would cut its flat individual income tax rate by roughly a percentage point over the next five years and reduce the state grocery tax as part of a state Senate tax plan advanced by the chamber's Finance Committee Thursday.
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February 20, 2025
NY Deli Owes Sales Tax On Party Platters, Tribunal Says
A New York deli owes sales tax on its sales of party platters because the platters were considered prepared foods, the state Tax Appeals Tribunal said in a decision released Thursday.
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February 20, 2025
NY Expands Local Power To Give Storm Damage Tax Breaks
New York state expanded municipalities' authority to provide property tax breaks to owners of property damaged by severe storms and other natural disasters by allowing that relief to be granted for small business' property as part of a bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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February 20, 2025
Colo. House Panel OKs Employee Ownership Tax Breaks
Colorado would offer tax deductions to businesses that convert to being employee-owned under a bill passed by a committee in the state House of Representatives.
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February 20, 2025
Fla. Senate Bill Seeks Study On Eliminating Property Taxes
A Republican Florida state senator filed legislation that would require a state agency to study the prospects of eliminating property taxes in exchange for levying additional state and local sales taxes.
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February 20, 2025
Hawaii Tax Revenues In Jan. Down $171M From Last Year
Hawaii's total tax revenues in January fell $171 million compared with the same month last year, according to data released Thursday by the state's Department of Taxation.
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February 20, 2025
Kan. Senate Bill Seeks Tax Subtraction For Tips
Kansas would allow taxpayers to subtract up to $25,000 in tips from their taxable income under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 20, 2025
Ariz. House Bill Seeks Minimum Corporate Income Tax
Arizona would impose a minimum corporate income tax for companies that have at least 50 employees under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 20, 2025
Tenn. Revenues Through Jan. Beat Budget Forecasts By $6M
Tennessee's general revenue collection from August through January outpaced budget forecasts by $6 million, according to a report from the state's Department of Finance and Administration.
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February 20, 2025
Ark. Senate Bill Would Lower Minimum Corp. Franchise Tax
Arkansas would reduce its minimum corporate franchise tax rate by $50 under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 20, 2025
Ark. House Bill Would Increase Homestead Tax Credit
Arkansas would increase its homestead tax credit by $100 under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 19, 2025
NY Vows To Fight Trump's Bid To Kill Congestion Pricing
New York officials vowed to continue implementing congestion pricing after the Trump administration moved to kill the program Wednesday, teeing up an intense legal battle by swiftly launching a counterattack in federal court to preserve the tolls on all vehicles entering Manhattan's busiest corridor.
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February 19, 2025
Mo. Senate Panel Advances Plan For Scrapping Income Tax
A Missouri Senate committee advanced a proposal Wednesday that would ask voters to approve eliminating the state's personal income tax and phasing out its corporate income tax in exchange for an expanded sales tax base with a lower general rate.
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February 19, 2025
Wis. Gov. Unveils Budget With Property Tax Freeze Option
Wisconsin's governor unveiled a proposed 2025-2027 budget, including $2 billion in property tax relief, a new tax bracket for income over $1 million and the elimination of income tax on tips.
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February 19, 2025
Ariz. House OKs Sales Tax Location Clarification
Arizona would clarify the location of online transactions for sales tax purposes and specify that the site of computer servers used in a transaction does not determine its location under legislation passed by the state House.
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February 19, 2025
Pa. Justices Say Sales Tax Isn't Commerce Under State Law
Collecting sales tax is not part of a commercial transaction even if it occurs at the same time as that transaction, according to a Wednesday ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a suit accusing American Eagle and other retailers of charging wrongful taxes on face masks.
Expert Analysis
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Envy, Regressivity And Other Sins: SALT In Review
From a California official's remarks on a star athlete's contract to another study documenting the regressivity of tax policies across the land, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success
Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.
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6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice
An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.
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Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga
Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.
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7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond
The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.
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Other Views On Administration And Land Tax: SALT In Review
From another take on ranking the states' tax agencies to the latest proposal on a different approach to land values, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2024
Over the next year and beyond, litigation funding will continue to evolve in ways that affect attorneys and the larger litigation landscape, from the growth of a secondary market for funded claims, to rising interest rates restricting the availability of capital, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.
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4 Legal Ethics Considerations For The New Year
As attorneys and clients reset for a new year, now is a good time to take a step back and review some core ethical issues that attorneys should keep front of mind in 2024, including approaching generative artificial intelligence with caution and care, and avoiding pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines, say attorneys at HWG.
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What The Law Firm Of The Future Will Look Like
As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigLaw business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.
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4 PR Pointers When Your Case Is In The News
Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.
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10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case
While some of New York’s recently adopted corporate tax regulations are likely to face legal challenges, aggrieved taxpayers should answer certain questions before deciding to embark on the tax litigation process, say Cyavash Ahmadi and Jeffrey Friedman at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Revenue Agencies At Their Finest: SALT In Review
From a survey of the nation's best departments of revenue to baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's creative free-agent contract, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends
Though law firms face the dual challenge of external and internal pressures as they enter 2024, firms willing to pivot will be able to stand out by adapting to stakeholder needs and reimagining their infrastructure, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.