State & Local
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June 03, 2024
Missouri Judge OKs Cannabis Tax By Both City And County
Both a city in Missouri and the county that surrounds it can collect a tax on marijuana dispensaries, a state circuit judge found.
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June 03, 2024
RI Panel OKs Providence Unrestricted Property Tax Rates
Rhode Island would allow the city of Providence to adopt a classification system that allows for unrestricted tax rates for the city's property classes under a bill moved to the Senate floor for consideration.
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June 03, 2024
Pa. Bill Seeks Broader Discount For Timely Sales Tax Filers
Pennsylvania would expand a discount for businesses that file sales and use tax on time under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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June 03, 2024
Ohio Floats Draft Rule For Administration Of Cannabis Tax
Ohioans who pay cannabis tax would be able to file for a refund of erroneously paid taxes by filling out a form with the state tax commissioner, the Department of Taxation clarified in a draft rule.
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June 03, 2024
Colo. Creates Income Tax Credit For Eligible Care Workers
Colorado is creating an income tax credit for care workers totaling $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for joint filers starting next year as part of a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis.
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June 03, 2024
DC Settles Tax Fraud Suit Against Tech Co. Founder For $40M
The District of Columbia will collect $40 million from the founder of a technology and bitcoin holding company to settle a whistleblower complaint that alleged tax fraud, the district's attorney general said Monday.
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June 03, 2024
Taxes Take Center Stage In Pot Industry Amid Fed. Policy Shift
The federal government's move to loosen restrictions on cannabis is expected to trigger a wave of mergers and acquisitions structured as asset deals in the industry, especially among struggling retail operations willing to restructure in order to raise profits and lower their tax liabilities.
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June 03, 2024
Conn. To Require Interest Waivers For Some Delinquent Taxes
Connecticut will require municipal tax collectors to waive interest on delinquent property taxes when the delinquency is determined to be due to a mistake by a tax collector or assessor and not the taxpayer's fault under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 03, 2024
Ohio Property Sale Price Not Timely Enough To Raise Value
An Ohio property made up of four lots was properly valued and should not have its value increased based on a 2017 sale, because the sale was not timely, the state Board of Tax Appeals ruled.
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June 03, 2024
La. Tax Board Granted Authority To Call Virtual Hearings
The Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals is now able to hold virtual hearings under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 03, 2024
Minn. Tax Court Lowers Home Value Over Native Burial Mound
The valuation of a lakeside parcel including a legally protected Native American burial mound must be lowered because a split of the property as envisioned by assessors would have been unlikely to gain the needed approvals, the Minnesota Tax Court said.
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June 01, 2024
Blockbuster Summer: 10 Big Issues Justices Still Must Decide
As the calendar flips over to June, the U.S. Supreme Court still has heaps of cases to decide on issues ranging from trademark registration rules to judicial deference and presidential immunity. Here, Law360 looks at 10 of the most important topics the court has yet to decide.
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May 31, 2024
Fla. To Allow Reimbursement Of Trust Owners For Taxes Paid
Florida will allow fiduciaries to reimburse owners of certain trusts for income taxes paid under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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May 31, 2024
Colo. Establishes Middle-Income Housing Tax Credits
Colorado is creating a pilot program to provide a tax credit for developers of housing aimed at middle-income residents under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis.
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May 31, 2024
Water Services Co. Asks NJ Court For $1.3M Sales Tax Refund
A water services company told the New Jersey Tax Court it was wrongly denied a sales and use tax refund of nearly $1.3 million, saying its claims were timely filed and the transactions at issue were not taxable.
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May 31, 2024
Calif. High Court Affirms Biz Transfer Was Ownership Change
A California corporation that transferred its ownership of two grocery stores to a trust that held all the corporation's voting stock constituted a change in the properties' ownership, allowing their assessed value to be doubled to $10 million, the state's top court affirmed.
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May 31, 2024
Calif. Tax Director Sees AI Aiding Tax Administration
Nicolas Maduros, as director of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, is leading an effort to modernize sales tax administration through the use of artificial intelligence. He's also president of the board of trustees of the Federation of Tax Administrators. Law360 spoke to him about both roles.
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May 31, 2024
Colorado Enacts $700M Child Tax Credit
Colorado created a child tax credit worth about $700 million annually under legislation signed Friday by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis.
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May 31, 2024
La. Sets Tax Dept. Notice Requirement For Foreign Biz
Louisiana will require the state's Department of Revenue to send notices to taxpayers outside the U.S. through first-class international mail with electronic delivery confirmation under a bill signed by the governor.
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May 31, 2024
La. To Offer Sales Tax Rebates For Lithium Recovery
Louisiana will create a temporary rebate program for sales tax paid by companies for equipment, material or machinery purchased for lithium recovery projects as part of a bill signed by the state's governor.
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May 31, 2024
Del. Net Revenue Through April $64M Higher Than Prior Year
Delaware's net general revenue receipts from July through April beat last fiscal year's total for that period by $64 million, according to the state Department of Finance.
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May 31, 2024
Wis. General Revenues Through April Up $144M
Wisconsin general fund revenue from July through April was $144 million higher than during the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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May 31, 2024
Taxation With Representation: Cravath, Cleary, Fried Frank
In this week's Taxation With Representation, T-Mobile buys United States Cellular Corp.'s wireless operations, Energy Transfer plans to buy WTG Midstream, ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil, and Goldman Sachs Alternatives raises over $20 billion for its direct lending strategy.
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May 30, 2024
Trump's Niece Can't Escape His Suit Over NYT Tax Story
A New York appellate panel ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump can pursue claims that his niece, Mary Trump, breached a confidentiality agreement by sharing his tax records with The New York Times, handing him a legal win the same day he was convicted of 34 felony counts.
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May 30, 2024
Gas Station Chain Owes Wash. Tax For In-Network Sales
A Pacific Northwest gas station chain that issued fuel cards to customers must pay the Washington state business and occupation tax when holders of those cards purchase gas from other participating gas station chains, a Washington appeals court panel found, partially upholding the trial court.
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.