State & Local

  • October 11, 2024

    Minn. Tax Court Cuts $100K From Lakefront Cabin Value

    A Minnesota lakefront cabin property was overvalued by a county assessor, the state's tax court said, reducing the assessment by more than $100,000 and rejecting the county's comparable sales analysis.

  • October 11, 2024

    Disputes May Loom Over Dividend Deductions For CFCs

    U.S. multinational corporations are concerned that rulemakers' interpretation of a law allowing tax-free repatriation of certain overseas earnings could lead to controversy after the Internal Revenue Service published a memo indicating the break is unavailable for controlled foreign corporations.

  • October 11, 2024

    Veteran MTC Counsel On Wayfair, PL 86-272 Pushback

    Nancy Prosser stepped down as general counsel of the Multistate Tax Commission on Sept. 25, capping off a long career in the state and local tax field, mostly on the government side. Here, Law360 speaks to Prosser about her career as well as two key policy issues she has been instrumental in shaping.

  • October 11, 2024

    Taxation With Representation: Davis Polk, Latham, Kirkland

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Rio Tinto agrees to acquire Arcadium Lithium for roughly $6.7 billion, Ares Management Corp. and GCP International reach a $3.7 billion deal, and Butterfly Equity announces plans to buy The Duckhorn Portfolio for $2 billion.

  • October 10, 2024

    Mich. Co.'s Industrial Tax Break Appeal Ruled Too Late

    A Michigan company is barred from appealing the denial of its industrial tax exemption because the case fell outside the state's one-year statute of limitations, the state's Court of Claims ruled.

  • October 10, 2024

    Mich. Justice Asks If Disney Fight Harms Multistate Collabs

    Michigan's chief justice asked Thursday whether allowing Disney and the owner of IHOP to retain unclaimed property, which state officials say they should get after an audit, could hamper Michigan's ability to participate in multistate audits that yield hundreds of millions of dollars for the state.

  • October 10, 2024

    Dems Weigh Extending 2017 Cuts To Maintain $400K Tax Vow

    Despite criticizing the 2017 Republican tax overhaul as a deficit-busting boon to the wealthy, congressional Democrats may feel pressure to support extending some of the law's individual and small-business provisions or risk breaking their pledge not to raise taxes on those earning $400,000 or less.

  • October 10, 2024

    Pa. Revenue Beats Estimate By $20M Through Sept.

    Pennsylvania's general fund revenue from July through September exceeded a budget forecast by $20 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.

  • October 10, 2024

    W.Va. Lawmakers Pass Personal Income Tax Cuts

    West Virginia would cut its personal income tax rates and fund the reduction through the state's general revenue fund under a bill passed by the Legislature that will now go to Gov. Jim Justice for consideration.

  • October 10, 2024

    Calif. Says FDIC Must Wait For $21M Tax Refund

    A California tax agency urged a New York federal court to toss a lawsuit by the FDIC seeking a $20.7 million tax refund on behalf of the shuttered Signature Bank, saying it's entitled to wait for a possible IRS audit before delivering the payment.

  • October 10, 2024

    Wyo. Justices Find State Land Leased To Truck Stop Taxable

    The state of Wyoming owes tax on property it leased out as a truck stop because that operation doesn't constitute a use for a government purpose that would allow an exemption, the state Supreme Court said.

  • October 10, 2024

    Calif. Total Receipts Through Sept. $5.5B Over Forecasts

    California's total receipts from July through September was $5.5 billion higher than estimates, according to a monthly report the state controller released Thursday.

  • October 09, 2024

    Voluntary Disclosure Program Seeks To Limit Back Sales Tax

    Remote sellers could be eligible for a voluntary disclosure program that would limit their back sales tax liabilities after registering with states that take part in an interstate sales tax compact, under a proposal the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board opted to continue exploring Wednesday.

  • October 09, 2024

    Tenn. Extends Tax Deadlines Due To Hurricane Helene

    Tennessee will extend its franchise and excise tax filing deadlines to May 1 for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene, the state Department of Reveue announced.

  • October 09, 2024

    Calif. OTA Affirms Lab's Microchip Editing Services Taxable

    A California-based laboratory owes $310,000 in sales tax on services it offers to engineering and technology companies for the editing of microchips, the state Office of Tax Appeals affirmed.

  • October 09, 2024

    Unclear Road For $275M Biz Tax Plan, DC Panel Chair Says

    The District of Columbia Tax Revision Commission may scrap a proposal for a business activity tax that could raise $275 million annually to reduce other business taxes, the panel chair said Wednesday.

  • October 09, 2024

    Mo. Clinics Fail To Meet Charity Requirement For Exemption

    Health clinics in four Missouri counties are not eligible for charitable exemptions from property tax despite being part of a nonprofit organization, the state's tax commission ruled.

  • October 09, 2024

    Calif. OTA Upholds RV Seller's Penalty For Unreported Sales

    A California recreational vehicle dealer was correctly penalized for not reporting $4.2 million worth of sales, the state Office of Tax Appeals said, finding unpersuasive the business' claim that it was difficult to find competent people to handle its tax compliance.

  • October 09, 2024

    Election Uncertainty Hampers Companies' Tax Planning

    With the November election approaching, businesses are bracing for the potential impact of two very different sets of tax policies, with the resulting uncertainty making long-term tax planning increasingly difficult.

  • October 09, 2024

    Calif. OTA Denies Redo On $200K Tax Bill For Med Equipment

    A California orthopedic equipment provider will not get a rehearing on a $200,000 sales tax assessment for items found to not qualify for an exemption allowed for medicine, the state Office of Tax Appeals said.

  • October 09, 2024

    Calif. OTA Says Spouse's Tax Refund Claim Untimely

    A California spouse was correctly denied an income tax refund for tax years 2009 and 2010 for overpayments owed to their deceased partner because the claim was filed outside the statute of limitations, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled.

  • October 08, 2024

    Louisiana High Court Won't Review Expedia's Hotel Tax Win

    The Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected state and local government appeals of a ruling that said Expedia and some of its affiliates do not owe Louisiana sales taxes on the full price of accommodation rentals they charged to customers booking through their platforms.

  • October 08, 2024

    Tax Pact Rejects Option For Multiple Sales Tax Rate Structure

    The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board rejected a proposal Tuesday that would have allowed states that participate in the sales tax simplification compact it oversees to adopt a second sales tax rate in a specific area, a move that left Nebraska noncompliant with the compact.

  • October 08, 2024

    Tax Pact OKs Challenges To State Compliance Determinations

    The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board approved on Tuesday a clarification to the tax simplification compact it oversees that specifies that challenges can be lodged against certain board decisions, including whether a state's tax system complies with the compact.

  • October 08, 2024

    Tax Pact Board OKs Requiring More State Nexus, Tax Info

    The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board approved a set of disclosed practices Tuesday that will require states that participate in the tax simplification compact that it oversees to specify how they make nexus and tax determinations in certain scenarios.

Expert Analysis

  • How Law Firms Can Use Account-Based Marketing Strategies

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    Amid several evolving legal industry trends, account-based marketing can help law firms uncover additional revenue-generating opportunities with existing clients, with key considerations ranging from data analytics to relationship building, say Jennifer Ramsey at stage LLC and consultant Gina Sponzilli.

  • Strategic Succession Planning At Law Firms Is Crucial

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    Senior partners' reluctance to retire, the rise of the nonequity partner tier and generational differences in expectations are all contributing to an increasing number of departures from BigLaw, making it imperative for firms to encourage retirement among senior ranks and provide clearer leadership pathways to junior attorneys, says Laura Leopard at Leopard Solutions.

  • Potential Calamities, Greatly Exaggerated: SALT In Review

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    From fears of judicial upheaval to a tax break for space travel, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Maximizing Law Firm Profitability In Uncertain Times

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    As threats of an economic downturn loom, firms can boost profits by embracing the power of bottom-line management and creating an ecosystem where strategic financial oversight and robust timekeeping practices meet evolved client relations, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Preparing Your Legal Department For Pillar 2 Compliance

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    Multinational entities should familiarize themselves with Pillar Two of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s BEPs 2.0 project and prepare their internal legal tracking systems for related reporting requirements that may go into effect as early as January, says Daniel Robyn at Ernst & Young.

  • What Large Language Models Mean For Document Review

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    Courts often subject parties using technology assisted review to greater scrutiny than parties conducting linear, manual document review, so parties using large language models for document review should expect even more attention, along with a corresponding need for quality control and validation, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Participating In Living History Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My role as a baron in a living history group, and my work as volunteer corporate counsel for a book series fan association, has provided me several opportunities to practice in unexpected areas of law — opening doors to experiences that have nurtured invaluable personal and professional skills, says Matthew Parker at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Another Ark. Tax Cut And Chicago Transit: SALT In Review

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    From yet another income tax cut in Arkansas to proposed extra funding for Chicago transit, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Private Equity Owners Can Remedy Law Firms' Agency Issues

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    Nonlawyer, private-equity ownership of law firms can benefit shareholders and others vulnerable to governance issues such as disparate interests, and can in turn help resolve agency problems, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.

  • Kentucky Tax Talk: Taking Up The Dormant Commerce Clause

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    Attorneys at Frost Brown examine whether the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to review Foresight Coal Sales v. Kent Chandler to consider whether a Kentucky utility rate law discriminates against interstate commerce, and how the decision may affect dormant commerce clause jurisprudence.

  • TCJA Workarounds And A Misstep In Va.: SALT In Review

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    From federal SALT deduction workarounds to Virginia's missed opportunity, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • How Taxpayers Can Prep As Justices Weigh Repatriation Tax

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    The U.S. Supreme Court might strike down the 2017 federal tax overhaul's corporate repatriation tax in Moore v. U.S., so taxpayers should file protective tax refund claims before the case is decided and repatriate previously taxed earnings that could become entangled in dubious potential Section 965 refunds, say Jenny Austin and Gary Wilcox at Mayer Brown.

  • Digital Services And Asphalt Production: SALT In Review

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    From Massachusetts' proposed gross receipts tax on digital providers to a dispute over equipment used to make asphalt in North Carolina, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

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