State & Local
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November 21, 2024
Ill. Justices Give Marathon Chance To Avoid $15M Fuel Tax
Marathon Petroleum presented enough evidence to rebut claims by officials of an Illinois county that it owed about $15 million in fuel taxes on transactions stemming from cash settlements for delivery contracts, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, reversing an appellate court.
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November 21, 2024
Experts Cool On 'Chill' Defense In NJ Rico Case
Former prosecutors and academics are doubtful two of New Jersey's most politically connected attorneys can convince a judge that the racketeering case against them will have a chilling effect on lawyering, given that prosecutors only have to show they knew the end game of the notorious Democratic power broker they're accused of helping.
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November 21, 2024
Ohio City Tax Exemption Isn't Retroactive, Court Affirms
An Ohio property in a reinvestment area is not eligible for a city's tax exemption offered to remodeled homes, as the remodel was completed before the property was included in the reinvestment district, an Ohio appellate court affirmed Thursday.
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November 21, 2024
La. Parishes Can't Change Property Values After Court Rulings
Louisiana parish assessors lack the authority to unilaterally change a property's assessment if they become aware of an error in the assessment after a local board or the state Tax Commission sets the property's value, the state attorney general's office said.
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November 21, 2024
Fla. Nonprofit's Admission Fees Tax-Exempt, Dept. Says
A Florida nonprofit corporation that charges admission and membership fees for use of its facilities does not owe sales tax on the fees, the Florida Department of Revenue said in an advisement released Thursday.
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November 21, 2024
Minn. Tax Court Won't Revisit Stipulated $1M Property Value
The Minnesota Tax Court rejected a challenge to a $1 million property valuation, saying it had already set that value to reflect a stipulation reached between the local assessor and the previous owner for the assessment date at issue.
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November 21, 2024
Florida Co.'s Purchases For Attractions R&D Are Exempt
A Florida taxpayer's research and development expenses related to the development of new engineered attractions qualify for the state's research and development exemptions, the state Department of Revenue said in an advisement released Thursday.
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November 21, 2024
Miss. Collections Through Oct. Down $39M From Last Year
Mississippi's general revenue collection from July through October underperformed the same period in the last fiscal year by $39 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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November 20, 2024
Fla. Couple Ask To Revive Suit Over Unclaimed Property
A Florida couple asked the Eleventh Circuit Wednesday to revive their proposed class suit against the state's chief financial officer over a law that allows officials to hold unclaimed money indefinitely, arguing that it is a taking without just compensation because the state never pays interest on the amount held.
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November 20, 2024
NY Agency Says Ex-CUNY Employee's Payout Is Tax-Exempt
A pension payment from the City University of New York to an employee who left CUNY before being vested in the retirement program is still tax-exempt retirement income, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Dept. Finds Partnership Distributions Not Tax-Exempt
Distributions from a certified public accounting firm to a retired partner incur New York state personal income tax, the state tax agency said, finding the distributions don't conform to the definition of retirement income under federal statute and aren't considered tax-exempt annuity payments under state regulations.
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November 20, 2024
NJ Court Must Revisit Assessor's Workplace Retaliation Claim
A New Jersey trial court must revisit a municipal tax assessor's workplace retaliation claim as the case used by the court in its decision doesn't exempt assessors from the state's employee protection law, an appellate panel ruled Wednesday.
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November 20, 2024
Va. Tax Applies To Co.'s Service Fees, Tax Commissioner Says
A furniture business that sells to customers in Virginia owes sales tax on delivery and installation fees because the services are provided in conjunction with products, the Virginia tax commissioner ruled.
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November 20, 2024
NY Finds Gov't Worker's Retirement Distributions Subtractable
A distribution from a federal government retiree's thrift savings plan is not subject to New York state income tax, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Says Changes To Fed. Tax Return Reset Refund Timeline
A couple living in Switzerland for part of each year timely filed their claim for overpaid New York state income taxes dating back to 2011 soon after winning double-taxation relief under the Swiss-U.S. tax treaty in 2018, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Tax Withholding Not Needed For Foreign Board Member
A New York company that appointed an Italian citizen to its board of directors does not have to withhold state income tax for payments made to that board member, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Justices Nix Alcatel-Lucent's $4M Tax Refund
Recent precedent should not be applied retroactively when deciding if a flat-dollar cap on Alcatel-Lucent's net loss deduction violated the Pennsylvania Constitution, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, nixing the company's $4 million income tax refund granted by a Commonwealth Court panel.
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November 20, 2024
NJ Power Broker, Attys Demand Wiretap Docs In RICO Case
George E. Norcross III, a politically influential insurance executive in New Jersey, and others accused alongside him of a massive racketeering scheme demanded Wednesday that state prosecutors turn over complete wiretap application information dating back to 2016, arguing that those details form the core of the state's case against them.
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November 20, 2024
NY Says LLC's Partners Can Subtract Payroll Expense Shares
Partners of a New York limited liability company may subtract from their state taxable income their distributive shares of payroll expenses that were not allowed to be deducted from their federal income, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Says Couple Can't Carry Forward Charitable Deduction
A New York couple cannot carry over a deduction for a charitable donation to subsequent tax years as there is nothing in the state's statutes that allows for such a move, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
La. Total Revenue In Oct. Falls $242M From Last Year
Louisiana revenue in October fell $242 million from the total for the same month last year, according to a report from the state Department of Revenue.
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November 20, 2024
Neb. Revenue Collection Through Oct. Matches Estimate
Nebraska's total net revenue from July through October was level with estimates, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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November 20, 2024
NY Resident Owes Tax On Bonuses For Work Out Of State
A New York resident who lived out of the country until late 2018 owes state and New York City tax on bonuses and stock units that were paid in 2019 for work done in prior years, the state tax agency said.
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November 20, 2024
Ill. Revenue Through Oct. Beats Forecast By $415M
Illinois' general revenue collection from July through October outpaced a government forecast by $415 million, according to the state Office of Management and Budget.
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November 20, 2024
Va. Furniture Retailer Correctly Taxed, Commissioner Rules
A Virginia furniture retailer that entered a lease agreement with a vendor for the use of product-imaging equipment but failed to remit the required sales and use tax was correctly issued an assessment, the state tax commissioner ruled.
MTC Panel Shelves Real-Time Sales Tax Audit Proposal
The Multistate Tax Commission's Audit Committee opted not to proceed with considering a tax practitioner's proposal to develop a real-time sales tax audit program, but the project could be revisited after the intergovernmental organization fills vacant auditor positions, the panel's chair said Thursday.
Boston Mayor Touts Property Tax Relief Bill Before Panel
Massachusetts lawmakers should allow Boston to adjust its property tax calculations to stabilize the share borne by residences, mitigating an impending tax hike, and boost a business personal property tax exemption, Boston's mayor told a legislative panel Wednesday.
Key Takeaways From 2024 In Unclaimed Property Law
Michigan's highest court is set to decide whether the state waited too long to demand that Disney and a restaurant company remit unclaimed property, one of several major developments that could have a role in reshaping a continuously growing field of practice for state tax lawyers. Here, Law360 presents key takeaways from 2024 in unclaimed property law.
MTC Panel Shelves Real-Time Sales Tax Audit Proposal
The Multistate Tax Commission's Audit Committee opted not to proceed with considering a tax practitioner's proposal to develop a real-time sales tax audit program, but the project could be revisited after the intergovernmental organization fills vacant auditor positions, the panel's chair said Thursday.
Boston Mayor Touts Property Tax Relief Bill Before Panel
Massachusetts lawmakers should allow Boston to adjust its property tax calculations to stabilize the share borne by residences, mitigating an impending tax hike, and boost a business personal property tax exemption, Boston's mayor told a legislative panel Wednesday.
Key Takeaways From 2024 In Unclaimed Property Law
Michigan's highest court is set to decide whether the state waited too long to demand that Disney and a restaurant company remit unclaimed property, one of several major developments that could have a role in reshaping a continuously growing field of practice for state tax lawyers. Here, Law360 presents key takeaways from 2024 in unclaimed property law.
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Law360 Will Track 2024 Ballot Measures On Real-Time Map
As citizens across the country weigh in on federal, state and local elections this November, Law360's 2024 ballot measure map will track election results for tax-related ballot measures in real time. Here, Law360 dives into what's on the ballots in Georgia, Nevada, Wyoming and Denver.
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Law360 Revenue Report Map Tracks Health Of State Coffers
As state coffers fluctuate because of federal pandemic aid drying up, demographics shifting and remote work becoming commonplace, Law360 Tax Authority is providing up-to-date coverage on state tax revenue with the launch of its Revenue Report Map.
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Experts Cool On 'Chill' Defense In NJ Rico Case
Former prosecutors and academics are doubtful two of New Jersey's most politically connected attorneys can convince a judge that the racketeering case against them will have a chilling effect on lawyering, given that prosecutors only have to show they knew the end game of the notorious Democratic power broker they're accused of helping.
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Key Takeaways From 2024 In Unclaimed Property Law
Michigan's highest court is set to decide whether the state waited too long to demand that Disney and a restaurant company remit unclaimed property, one of several major developments that could have a role in reshaping a continuously growing field of practice for state tax lawyers. Here, Law360 presents key takeaways from 2024 in unclaimed property law.
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Countries Eye Certain Tax Credits To Get Leg Up Under Pillar 2
The international minimum tax agreement known as Pillar Two is changing how countries compete for corporate investment, in part by prompting some governments to retool their tax credit systems in ways that could edge out jurisdictions with fewer resources.
Expert Analysis
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3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
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The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.
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States, Taxes And Scorecards: SALT In Review
From the latest noteworthy rankings of the states' business tax regimes to results of ballot measures across the country, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?
Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.
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Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
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Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Considering Chevron's End Through A State Tax Lens
States took the lead in encouraging Chevron's demise, turning away from Chevron-type deference in state tax administration ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision, a trend likely to accelerate as courts take a more active role in interpreting tax laws, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Kentucky Tax Talk: Finally Better Online Records At Revenue?
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has not taken significant visible steps toward complying with legislation requiring it to post administrative guidance on its website starting no later than Nov. 15, and refusal to do so would widen the transparency gap between the state and its more business-friendly neighbors, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
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As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Overreach In Texas And An Acronym In Peril: SALT In Review
From the Council on State Taxation's take on a proposal in Texas to the potential end of a fundamental truth in Montana, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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NY Tax Talk: Questions In Corporate Franchise Tax Regs Case
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In the first challenge to New York's Corporate Franchise Tax regulations — Paychex v. Department of Taxation and Finance — the court has an important opportunity to provide clarity on a major retroactive application issue, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
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Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.