State & Local
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November 25, 2024
AG Slams Bid To 'Indoctrinate' Public In NJ RICO Case
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has rebuffed attacks from businessman George Norcross and others charged in his office's sprawling racketeering case in a pair of opposition filings, accusing the defendants of attempting to try the case in the press and contending that their argument to toss the case is out of place.
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November 25, 2024
Utility Wins $2.4M Md. Sales Tax Refund On Appeal
A Maryland electric utility is entitled to a $2.4 million sales and use tax refund, a state appeals court said, upholding a tax court decision finding that the equipment at issue was used directly and predominantly in production.
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November 25, 2024
SC Revenues Through Oct. Up $437M Over Last Year
South Carolina's general revenue collection from July through October exceeded last year's collection during the same period by $437 million, according to the state Board of Economic Advisors.
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November 25, 2024
NY Authorizes Syracuse To Charge 2% Tax On Hotel Stays
New York authorized Syracuse to impose a 2% tax on people who stay in hotels or motels in the city under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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November 25, 2024
NC Revenue Through Oct. Up $59M From Last Year
North Carolina revenue from July through October totaled roughly $59 million more than it did during the same period last year, according to the state controller's office.
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November 25, 2024
Ariz. Revenue Through Oct. Beats Forecast By $235M
Arizona's general revenue collection from July through October beat a forecast by $235 million, according to a report by the state's joint legislative budget committee.
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November 25, 2024
Ark. Bill Would Expand Access To Sales Tax Reports
Arkansas General Assembly members would be able to request reports of businesses that remit sales and use tax under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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November 22, 2024
La. Lawmakers OK Flat Income Tax, End Of Franchise Tax
Louisiana lawmakers advanced an amended version of the governor's tax overhaul plan Friday, passing legislation that would move the state to a flat individual income tax rate and eliminate its corporate franchise tax.
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November 22, 2024
NJ Hospital Must Give Up More Info In Exemption Fight
A New Jersey hospital seeking a property tax exemption for unused floors in its building must produce more documentation to show the extent to which it tried to sell or lease that space, the state Tax Court said.
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November 22, 2024
Texas Comptroller Adopts Rules For Electronic Tax Notices
The Texas comptroller adopted regulations to clarify that tax officials must send tax notices to property owners electronically if a property owner has elected to receive notices in that manner, according to a notice published in the state register Friday.
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November 22, 2024
The Tax Angle: Tax Prom, 25 Years Of TIGTA
From a look at the Tax Foundation's 87th annual Tax Prom celebration to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration marking 25 years in operation, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few of the week's developing tax stories.
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November 22, 2024
Amazon Wrongly Taxed Retroactively, COST Tells SC Justices
Amazon was not required to collect and remit South Carolina sales tax on transactions through its marketplace before legislation authorizing that imposition, the Council on State Taxation told the state's Supreme Court in an amicus brief obtained Friday by Law360.
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November 22, 2024
Pa. Revenues Through Oct. Beat Estimates By $77M
Pennsylvania's general fund revenue from July through October outpaced forecasts by roughly $77 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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November 22, 2024
RI General Revenues Exceed Budget Estimates By $18M
Rhode Island's general revenues from July through October beat forecasts by $18 million, the state Department of Revenue said.
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November 22, 2024
Idaho Revenue Through Oct. Tops Forecast By $41M
Idaho's total revenue from July through October outpaced a forecast by $41 million, according to the state Division of Financial Management.
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November 22, 2024
Taxation With Representation: Stradley Ronon, Davis Polk
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Amcor PLC buys Berry Global Group Inc., AeroVironment buys BlueHalo, Robinhood Markets Inc. acquires TradePMR, and Comcast Corp. spins off a suite of NBCUniversal cable television networks.
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November 21, 2024
Ill. High Court Won't Shield Sun-Times In Trump Tax Case
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Chicago Sun-Times can't use an anti-SLAPP law to duck a defamation suit over the paper's coverage of an investigation into a $1 million property tax reduction granted to Trump Tower during the president-elect's first term.
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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
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.
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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.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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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.
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How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season
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.
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5 Trends To Watch In Property And Casualty Class Actions
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.
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A Bold Idea And A Striking Disregard: SALT In Review
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.
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5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area
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.