State & Local

  • June 11, 2025

    Ore. Lawmakers OK Uniform Deadlines For Refund Requests

    Oregon would establish uniform deadlines for refund requests for taxes administered by the state Department of Revenue under legislation passed Wednesday in the state House, sending it to the governor.

  • June 11, 2025

    Ga. Court Bars School District From Joining Tax Dispute

    A Georgia school district was improperly allowed by a trial court to intervene in an Atlanta airport restaurant's property tax case because the district had no interest in the case, the state appellate court ruled. 

  • June 11, 2025

    RI Tax Panel Nixes Digital Ad Tax From Budget Plan

    Rhode Island's House tax writers advanced an amended version of the governor's budget plan that includes taxing parking lots and nonowner-occupied homes, but they stripped out a proposed tax on digital advertisements.

  • June 11, 2025

    Trump Pick For IRS Chief Clears Key Senate Hurdle

    President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service survived a key procedural vote Wednesday in the Senate, setting the stage for the chamber to proceed with a final vote on his confirmation.

  • June 11, 2025

    La. Legislature OKs Ban On Class Suits Against Tax Dept.

    Louisiana would prohibit class actions against the state Department of Revenue under a bill passed in the state House of Representatives and next headed to the governor. 

  • June 11, 2025

    Hawaii Gov. To Veto Bill Axing Sugarcane Tax Exemption

    Hawaii would have ended its excise tax exemption for sugarcane producers under a bill that will be vetoed by the governor. 

  • June 11, 2025

    Mich. Dept. Says Tax Relief Available In Storm-Affected Areas

    Michigan is providing a filing extension to taxpayers living in areas hit hard by heavy rainfall and flooding if they reach out to the state Department of Treasury, the department said.

  • June 11, 2025

    Kentucky General Revenue Through May Up $85M

    Kentucky's general fund revenue collection for July through May outpaced last year's collection by $85 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.

  • June 11, 2025

    California Revenues Through May Up $640M From Forecast

    California's net general revenue from July through May outpaced forecasts by $640 million, according to a report by the state comptroller.

  • June 11, 2025

    Maryland Outlines Upcoming Taxability Of Digital Services

    Each service a vendor provides must be individually evaluated to determine whether it is subject to Maryland's upcoming 3% sales and use tax on various data services, the state comptroller said in a technical bulletin.

  • June 11, 2025

    Pa. Bill Would Expand Simplified Unclaimed Property Returns

    Pennsylvania would raise by twentyfold the value threshold under which the state treasurer may automatically return unclaimed property to its verified owner as part of a bill introduced in the state Senate.

  • June 10, 2025

    Power Co. Asks Justices To Settle Split In Tribal Tax Dispute

    Arizona courts were wrong to rule that an energy company located on tribal land is subject to property taxes, the company told the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging it to address an "intolerable" state-federal split.

  • June 10, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Keeps Trump Tariffs In Place, Fast-Tracks Appeal

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday granted the federal government's bid to keep President Donald Trump's global tariffs in place while it appeals a U.S. Court of International Trade order striking them down on the grounds that they exceeded the president's authority.

  • June 10, 2025

    Ohio Ministry Residence Loses Tax Break Over Worship Use

    A residence owned by a Methodist campus ministry organization in Ohio is subject to property taxes because it isn't used exclusively for public worship, the state Board of Tax Appeals ruled.

  • June 10, 2025

    Iowa To Revoke Tax Breaks Due To Businesses' Mass Layoffs

    Iowa would revoke a business's tax breaks awarded by the state economic development authority if the business closes or has mass layoffs in the state under a bill signed by the governor. 

  • June 10, 2025

    La. Lawmakers OK Increased Tax Threshold For Nonresidents

    Louisiana would increase its safe harbor against income tax liabilities and withholding requirements for nonresidents to 30 days of working inside the state under a bill approved by the state Legislature.

  • June 10, 2025

    NJ Tax Agency Atty Promises Fairness In Mediation Program

    New Jersey Division of Taxation employees who will serve as mediators in a coming tax mediation pilot program will be impartial and will aim to promote productive discussions between businesses and state representatives, a division attorney pledged Tuesday.

  • June 10, 2025

    SD General Fund Revenue Up $48M From Estimate

    South Dakota's general fund revenue collection from July through May edged higher than budget forecasts by $48 million, according to a report by the state Bureau of Finance and Management.

  • June 10, 2025

    Missouri Revenue Collection Through May Falls $16M

    Missouri's net revenue collection from July through May lagged $16 million behind last year, according to the state Department of Revenue.

  • June 10, 2025

    Mass. Revenues Through May Up $2B From Forecast

    Massachusetts general revenue collection from July through May outpaced estimates by $2 billion, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.

  • June 10, 2025

    Del. Bill Seeks Corp. Tax Credits For Electricity Production

    Delaware would provide corporate tax credits for the construction and operation of qualifying high-efficiency electricity production facilities under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • June 09, 2025

    AI Guidelines For Tax Agencies Coming Soon, FTA Says

    A white paper on generative artificial intelligence from the Federation of Tax Administrators, meant to offer state and local tax agencies key guidelines on incorporating the tools into their tax administration practices, is nearly complete and should be available by August, an FTA official said Monday.

  • June 09, 2025

    States Warned Of Budget Bill's Push To Broaden PL 86-272

    States and businesses should closely watch a provision in the budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that would expand the protections of a federal law that provides limited state income tax provisions for businesses, state tax professionals said Monday.

  • June 09, 2025

    Businesses Warn Fed. Circ. Against Pausing Block On Tariffs

    Thousands of businesses will suffer "irreparable harm" if the Federal Circuit halts the U.S. Court of International Trade's order that struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs, a wine importer told the appellate court, urging against a long-term pause.

  • June 09, 2025

    Neb. Creates Credit For Defense Contractors' Worker Wages

    Nebraska will allow defense contractors to claim a tax credit against their income tax liability for 5% of the compensation paid to employees in the state under a bill signed by the governor.

Featured Stories

  • The Tax Angle: IRS Funding, Budget Markup, Insurance Woes

    Stephen K. Cooper

    From a look at upcoming Senate hearings on President Donald Trump's funding plans for the IRS to a potential markup of Republicans' $3.8 trillion budget reconciliation bill and the continuing crisis in homeowner insurance, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few of the week's developing tax stories.

  • Senate May Clash With House On SALT Cap, Energy Credits

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    Senate Republicans are working to finalize the chamber's version of the House's nearly $4 trillion tax bill, and the Senate's bill is likely to conflict with the House's over proposed changes to the state and local tax deduction and green energy credits.

  • State & Local Tax Takeaways From May

    Maria Koklanaris

    Many states, looking at a new fiscal year starting in July, finalized their budgets in May, with significant tax implications for individuals and businesses. New York will reduce income taxes on lower- to middle-income taxpayers. In Washington state, several measures intended to close a $16 billion shortfall include an expansion of the sales tax to digital advertising. Here, Law360 presents these and other state and local tax developments to know from the past month.

Expert Analysis

  • Section 899 Could Be A Costly Tax Shift For US Borrowers

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    Intended to deter foreign governments from applying unfair taxes to U.S. companies, the proposal adding new Section 899 to the Internal Revenue Code would more likely increase tax burdens on U.S. borrowers than non-U.S. lenders unless Congress limits its scope, says Michael Bolotin at Debevoise.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Del. Corporate Law Rework May Not Stem M&A Challenges

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    While Delaware's S.B. 21 introduced significant changes regarding controllers and conflicted transactions by limiting what counts as a controlling stake and improving safe harbors, which would seem to narrow the opportunities to challenge a transaction as conflicted, plaintiffs bringing shareholder derivative claims may merely become more resourceful in asserting them, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Getting One Right: SALT In Review

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    From a New York taxpayer's victory on appeal to a proposed administrative change in Louisiana, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

  • Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw

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    When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.

  • The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References

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    As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit

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    The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.

  • Power To The Paralegals: An Untapped Source For Biz Roles

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    Law firms looking to recruit legal business talent should consider turning to paralegals, who practice several key skills every day that prepare them to thrive in marketing and client development roles, says Vanessa Torres at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • When Even A Judge Feels Defeated: SALT In Review

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    From a split decision in a New York state court to a Louisiana plan to funnel tax dollars to student-athletes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • $38M Law Firm Settlement Highlights 'Unworthy Client' Perils

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    A recent settlement of claims against law firm Eckert Seamans for allegedly abetting a Ponzi scheme underscores the continuing threat of clients who seek to exploit their lawyers in perpetrating fraud, and the critical importance of preemptive measures to avoid these clients, say attorneys at Lockton Companies.

  • Evolving Federal Rules Pose Further Obstacles To NY LLC Act

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    Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's recent changes to beneficial ownership information reporting under the federal Corporate Transparency Act — dramatically reducing the number of companies required to make disclosures — the utility of New York's LLC Transparency Act becomes less apparent, say attorneys at Pillsbury.