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June 02, 2026
'Tax 1st, Plan 2nd' School Funding Fee Unlawful, Panel Told
Counsel for two certified classes of residents and homeowners told a North Carolina state appeals court Tuesday that they should be handed a new jury trial, as a county neglected state statute when it extracted millions of dollars in impact fees from local families without a clear plan on how to spend those funds.
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June 02, 2026
Ill. Lawmakers OK Targeted Ad Tax, Social Media Platform Fee
Illinois would tax digital advertising, social media platforms, cryptocurrency, prediction markets and more under a nearly $56 billion budget on the desk of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker.
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June 02, 2026
Mo. Appeals Court Fast-Tracks Tax Phaseout Plan Challenges
A Missouri appeals court said it will quickly hear arguments on a ballot measure slated for August to phase out Missouri's income tax in favor of broader sales taxes following a circuit court's rejection of challenges to the proposal.
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June 02, 2026
Alaska Co. Wasn't Doing Business In Calif., OTA Says
A company that owned and rented property in Alaska was not doing business in California even though it had a California address, the state Office of Tax Appeals found, reversing a state tax agency ruling that it owed franchise tax.
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June 02, 2026
Fla. Seeks Voter Approval Of Homestead Exemption Increase
Florida would increase the amount of its homestead tax exemption and aim to fully exempt homesteads under a resolution passed by the state Legislature on Tuesday that will have a proposed constitutional amendment go to voters in November.
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June 02, 2026
Minn. Childcare Center Property Tax Break OK'd By Court
A Minnesota childcare center was entitled to a property tax break as an educational facility, the Minnesota Tax Court said, rejecting a county's argument that the school did not meet a deadline for a filing with the county before appealing to the court.
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June 02, 2026
Fennemore Craig Builds Calif. Presence With Boutique Tie-Up
Fennemore Craig PC has launched its 24th office with the addition of a 15-person team of attorneys and legal professionals from Northern California boutique Reynolds Law LLP.
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June 02, 2026
Alaska Bars Cities From Imposing Tax On Gold And Silver
Alaska will not allow boroughs or cities to impose sales and use tax on gold or silver coins or bullion under a bill that became law without the signature of the governor.
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June 02, 2026
DC Mayor OKs Appeal Process For Property Transfer Taxes
Washington, D.C., would allow a new way to appeal the fair market value, used to calculate transfer and recordation taxes, of properties transferred for no or nominal consideration under legislation signed into law, subject to 30-day congressional review.
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June 02, 2026
Calif. Taxpayer's Unclaimed Property Refund Claim Is Moot
A California taxpayer's unclaimed property tax refund is rendered moot because she received the refund from the state Franchise Tax Board, the Office of Tax Appeals said.
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June 02, 2026
Calif. Mini-Mart's License Properly Suspended, OTA Says
A California mini-mart that failed to keep proper records for cigarette and tobacco sales had its retailer license properly suspended for five days, the state's Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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June 02, 2026
NH Spreads Out Future Cuts To Biz Tax Carryforward Limits
New Hampshire will spread out future reductions of credit carryforward limits for state business tax purposes under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 02, 2026
Samsung Follows Exxon From NJ To Texas
After less than a year in a new building in New Jersey, Samsung said it plans to move its headquarters to Texas by the end of 2026, wrapping up a more than 40-year run of corporate residency in the Garden State.
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June 02, 2026
Colorado Extends Conservation Easement Income Tax Credit
Colorado is extending its conservation easement tax credit for five years under legislation signed by Gov. Jared Polis.
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June 01, 2026
NY Panel Probes Professor's Challenge Of Remote Tax Bill
New York appellate court justices pressed a New York university professor Monday over his arguments that the state illegally subjected him to income tax for days he worked from his home in Connecticut while the school was closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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June 01, 2026
No Illinois Stadium Bill For Bears As Legislative Session Ends
The Chicago Bears on Monday kept the door open to staying in Illinois instead of moving to Indiana, hours after the state's Senate failed to act on a tax incentive bill for a proposed stadium before the legislative session ended.
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June 01, 2026
Calif. OTA Says Ken's Foods Lost State Income Tax Shield
Massachusetts-based manufacturer of dressings, sauces and marinades Ken's Foods exceeded the protections of a federal law that shields certain activities from state income tax, the California Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Paychex Urges NY Court To Nix Employer Org. Tax Rules
Paychex's interpretation of New York state law, arguing that professional employer organizations should be able to include certain expense reimbursements in their tax calculations, is correct and regulations to the contrary should be overturned, an attorney told a state appellate court Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Conn. Alters Pot Tax, Gives Cities Aid To Cut Property Taxes
Connecticut will change its cannabis tax structure, provide funding to local governments for property tax reductions and make other tax changes under a 2027 budget bill signed by the governor.
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June 01, 2026
$2.6M Refund Denial Yields Confusion, Sunoco Tells NY Court
A New York Tax Tribunal decision prohibiting Sunoco from including its oil sales to third parties intended as inventory exchanges when computing its business activity allocable to New York would result in confusion for other companies, the company told a state court Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Md. Tax Dept. To Study Blockchain Use For Property Disputes
Maryland's Department of Assessments and Taxation will study the use of blockchain technology for verifying real property ownership and assess the technology's potential to help resolve certain property disputes under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 01, 2026
Md. Authorizes Tax Credits For Service Station Conversions
Maryland authorized local governments to grant property tax credits for service stations that are converted to other uses under legislation signed by the governor.
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June 01, 2026
Justices Reject Fla.'s Challenge To Calif. Apportionment Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to weigh Florida's claims that a special apportionment rule in California unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate commerce by penalizing corporations that operate outside California.
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May 29, 2026
Ohio Justices Reject School Boards' Tax Appeal Claims
An Ohio law that bars school boards from appealing decisions involving valuations of properties they don't own or lease to the state Board of Tax Appeals doesn't allow them to bring those cases to county courts instead, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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May 29, 2026
Md. Expands Urban Agriculture Property Tax Credit Eligibility
Maryland loosened eligibility requirements for a local option property tax credit for urban agricultural activities under a bill signed by the governor.
Expert Analysis
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Revamped Opportunity Zones Can Aid Clean Energy Projects
The Qualified Opportunity Zone program, introduced in 2017 and reshaped in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, offers investors federal tax incentives for development in low-income communities — incentives that are especially meaningful for clean energy projects, where capital-intensive infrastructure and long-term planning are essential, say attorneys at Dentons.
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Sales And Use Tax Strategies For Renewables After OBBBA
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act sharply curtailing federal tax incentives for solar and wind projects, it is vital for developers to carefully manage state and local sales and use tax exposures through early planning and careful contract structuring, say advisers at KPMG.
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Writing Musicals Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My experiences with writing musicals and practicing law have shown that the building blocks for both endeavors are one and the same, because drama is necessary for the law to exist, says Addison O’Donnell at LOIS Law.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Va. AUSA To Mid-Law
Returning to the firm where I began my career after seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney in Virginia has been complex, nuanced and rewarding, and I’ve learned that the pursuit of justice remains the constant, even as the mindset and client change, says Kristin Johnson at Woods Rogers.
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7 Document Review Concepts New Attorneys Need To Know
For new associates joining firms this fall, stepping into the world of e-discovery can feel like learning a new language, but understanding a handful of fundamentals — from coding layouts to metadata — can help attorneys become fluent in document review, says Ann Motl at Bowman and Brooke.
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Agentic AI Puts A New Twist On Attorney Ethics Obligations
As lawyers increasingly use autonomous artificial intelligence agents, disciplinary authorities must decide whether attorney responsibility for an AI-caused legal ethics violation is personal or supervisory, and firms must enact strong policies regarding agentic AI use and supervision, says Grace Wynn at HWG.
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Effective, Efficient And Wildly Unpopular: SALT In Review
From a potential assault on the property tax in Florida to an effort to abandon the Colorado income tax's flat rate, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Demystifying The Civil Procedure Rules Amendment Process
Every year, an advisory committee receives dozens of proposals to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, most of which are never adopted — but a few pointers can help maximize the likelihood that an amendment will be adopted, says Josh Gardner at DLA Piper.
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Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally
As kids head back to school, the time is ripe for lawyers who are parents to consider how they can incorporate their parenting skills to build a deep, meaningful and sustainable legal practice, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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Unpacking The New Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive Program
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought several improvements to the opportunity zone tax incentive program that should boost investments in qualified funds, including making it permanent, increasing federal income tax benefits in rural areas, redesignating the qualified zones, and requiring more in-depth reporting, says Marc Schultz at Snell & Wilmer.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Energy Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's deferral of begin-construction deadlines and the phaseout of certain energy tax credits will provide emerging technologies with welcome breathing room, though other changes, like the increased credit rate for sustainable aviation fuel, create challenges for developers, say attorneys at Weil.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw
As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.