State & Local

  • October 15, 2024

    New ABA Tax Chair Wants To Revamp Practice's Dry Image

    The new chair of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation told Law360 she wants to boost the section's recent efforts to revamp the tax practice's image as a boring, numbers-intensive profession with limited opportunities to improve society and inspire more students to enter tax law. Here, she shares her background and goals for the tax section.

  • October 15, 2024

    V&E Adds Energy Tax Pro From Bracewell In Houston

    Vinson & Elkins LLP has bolstered its energy transition and tax practices with a partner in Houston who came aboard from Bracewell LLP and whose background includes substantial in-house experience advising on renewable projects.

  • October 15, 2024

    Colo. Panel Advances Tax Audit Confidentiality Proposal

    Colorado would impose increased confidentiality standards on third parties conducting sales tax audits on behalf of local jurisdictions, including potential misdemeanor criminal charges for violators, under draft legislation forwarded Tuesday to the 2025 Legislature by an oversight panel.

  • October 15, 2024

    Law Firms Diverge As Anti-ESG Pushback Continues

    A continuing onslaught of legislation and litigation opposing corporate environmental, social and governance actions has created a fork in the road for law firms, with some choosing to scale back efforts and others pushing ahead with their internal ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

  • October 15, 2024

    The 2024 Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders

    Check out our Social Impact Leaders ranking, analysis and interactive graphics to see which firms stand out for their engagement with social responsibility and commitment to pro bono service.

  • October 11, 2024

    NJ Seeking Transfer Pricing Consultant For Audits, Litigation

    New Jersey's tax agency issued another request for bids Friday to contract with a transfer pricing specialist to assist with audits and litigation, following the recent renewal of a contract that is set to expire at the end of November.

  • October 11, 2024

    Fiserv Unit Wins 2nd Look At $2M Ohio Tax Refund Claim

    A Fiserv subsidiary may pursue a $2.1 million refund of sales taxes paid on its debit and disbursement authorization services, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals said, remanding the matter to the state's tax commissioner for a more detailed analysis.

  • October 11, 2024

    Idaho Grants Tax Relief To Hurricane Helene Victims

    Idaho is postponing state tax deadlines for individuals and businesses based in seven states impacted by Hurricane Helene, its tax commission announced.

  • October 11, 2024

    Wis. Revenue Through Sept. Up $171M From Last Year

    Wisconsin's general purpose revenue from July through September totaled $171 million more than last year's collection for the same period, according to the state Department of Revenue.

  • October 11, 2024

    Ohio General Revenue Collection Up $309M From Estimate

    Ohio's general revenue collection from July through September beat estimates by $309 million, according to a report by the state Office of Budget and Management.

  • October 11, 2024

    IRS Delays Fla. Deadlines, Grants Other Relief After Milton

    Following Hurricane Milton, the Internal Revenue Service has granted all taxpayers in Florida until May 1 to file individual and business tax returns and make payments, the agency said Friday, while also granting dyed diesel penalty relief.

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

  • Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends

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    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.

  • Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities

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    Attorneys who resolve to grow their revenue and client base in 2024 should be careful not to abandon their goals when they get too busy with client work, because these periods of zero bandwidth can actually be a catalyst for future growth, says Amy Drysdale at Alchemy Consulting.

  • How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season

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    Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • 5 Trends To Watch In Property And Casualty Class Actions

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    In 2023, class action decisions have altered the landscape for five major types of claims affecting property and casualty insurers — total loss vehicle valuation, labor depreciation, other structural loss estimating theories, total loss vehicle tax and regulatory fees, and New Mexico's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage sale requirements, say Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton at BakerHostetler.

  • A Bold Idea And A Striking Disregard: SALT In Review

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    From a far-reaching proposal in Nebraska to a Minnesota government agency's disregard of case law, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area

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    When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.

  • How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys

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    Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.

  • The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape

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    The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.

  • Breaking Down High Court's New Code Of Conduct

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    The U.S. Supreme Court recently adopted its first-ever code of conduct, and counsel will need to work closely with clients in navigating its provisions, from gift-giving to recusal bids, say Phillip Gordon and Mateo Forero at Holtzman Vogel.

  • Legal Profession Gender Parity Requires Equal Parental Leave

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    To truly foster equity in the legal profession and to promote attorney retention, workplaces need to better support all parents, regardless of gender — starting by offering equal and robust parental leave to both birthing and non-birthing parents, says Ali Spindler at Irwin Fritchie.

  • 'Manufacturing' Amid Mass. Adoption Of Single-Sales Factor

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    Massachusetts’ recent adoption of single-sales-factor apportionment will benefit companies that have a greater in-state physical presence, reinforce the importance of understanding market-sourcing rules, and reduce the manufacturing classification's importance to tax apportionment, though the classification continues to be significant to other aspects of taxation, say attorneys at McDermott.

  • An Unsound Silence: SALT In Review

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    From the U.S. Supreme Court's silence on an apportionment ruling to the latest assault on streaming services, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • A Year-End Look At Florida's Capital Investment Tax Credit

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    Notwithstanding the Walt Disney Co.’s feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis this year, Florida's capital investment tax credit will continue to make the state a favored destination for large corporations, particularly in light of the new federal alternative minimum tax and the Pillar Two top-up tax, says Alan Lederman at Gunster.

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