State & Local
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February 26, 2025
Ariz. Senate OKs Surplus Trigger For Income Tax Rate Cut
Arizona would reduce its flat individual income tax rate annually to cut the state's projected structural surpluses in half under legislation passed Wednesday by the state Senate.
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February 26, 2025
Minn. House Tax Panel Advances Delivery Fee Repeal Plan
Minnesota would repeal its retail delivery fee, freeze motor fuels taxes and exempt Social Security from state income tax under legislation advanced by a House panel Wednesday over objections of Democrats who said it would devastate state transportation funding.
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February 26, 2025
Ariz. Sen. OKs Extending Property Tax Oversight Commission
Arizona would extend the life of its Property Tax Oversight Commission by eight years under legislation approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
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February 26, 2025
Ariz. House OKs Sales Tax Break For Wastewater Pipes
Wastewater pipes would be exempt from the Arizona sales tax under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House of Representatives.
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February 26, 2025
Ariz. Lawmakers OK Updated Conformity With Fed. Tax Law
Arizona would update its conformity with the Internal Revenue Code for state income tax purposes under a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers and headed to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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February 26, 2025
Mass. Draft Rule Clarifies Cable Box Tax Break
Massachusetts sales tax applies to cable boxes that do more than connect a receiver to a television broadcast system, the state Department of Revenue clarified in a draft rule.
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February 26, 2025
Wis. Bill Seeks Year-Round Tax Exemption For Electricity, Gas
Wisconsin sales of electricity and natural gas would be exempt from state sales tax the entire year, instead of a few months out of the year, under a bill introduced in the state Assembly.
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February 26, 2025
Miss. House Bill Floats TV Production Tax Credit
Television productions would be able to claim a Mississippi income tax credit for some of their production expenses and payroll costs under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 26, 2025
Ariz. General Fund Revenue Beats Estimates By $51M
Arizona's general fund revenue from July through January beat forecasts by roughly $51 million, according to a report by the state Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
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February 26, 2025
Utah General Revenue Collection Up $289M Through Jan.
Utah's general revenue collection from July through January outpaced the same period last fiscal year by $289 million, according to the state Tax Commission.
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February 26, 2025
Ore. Bill Seeks Tax On University Investment Income
Oregon would impose a tax on the net gains from the investments of public universities, with the revenue dedicated to investments in education, under legislation in the state Senate.
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February 26, 2025
W.Va. Updates Income Tax Law References To Federal Code
West Virginia updated references to the Internal Revenue Code in the state's personal income tax law under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 26, 2025
Ohio Senate Bill Would Nix Tax On Logistics Biz Purchases
Ohio would create a sales tax exemption for certain items that transportation and warehousing businesses purchase and ship to retailers or distribution facilities under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 26, 2025
Ark. Senate Bill Seeks To Lower Sales Tax Rate
Arkansas would reduce its sales tax rate by one-eighth of a percentage point under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 26, 2025
NJ RICO Case Toss Leaves AG Irate, Defense Attys Elated
The erasure of a massive racketeering indictment against New Jersey power broker George E. Norcross III, politically connected attorneys and others on Wednesday drew a sharp rebuke from Attorney General Matt Platkin while defense attorneys gloated.
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February 25, 2025
NJ's Murphy Pitches Budget With $1.1B In Tax, Fee Increases
New Jersey would impose sales tax on digital services and raise taxes on online gambling while exempting capital gains from sales of small-business stock under a budget plan Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled Tuesday that includes $1.1 billion in tax and fee increases.
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February 25, 2025
Spent Fuel Casks Are Taxable Real Property, NJ Court Rules
Storage casks housing highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel are subject to taxation as real property, the New Jersey Tax Court ruled Tuesday.
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February 25, 2025
Wyo. Boosts Tax Exemption For Individuals' Biz Property
Wyoming increased a property tax exemption for business property owned by individuals under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 25, 2025
Minn. House Panel OKs Plan For Surplus Tax Refunds
Surplus state revenue funds would be issued as tax refunds to some Minnesota residents and businesses if a constitutional amendment is approved by voters under a bill narrowly approved Tuesday by the House Committee on Taxes.
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February 25, 2025
Minn. Bill Would Allow Subtraction Of OT Pay From Income
Minnesota would allow taxpayers to subtract overtime pay from their personal income under bills introduced in the state House of Representatives and Senate.
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February 25, 2025
Big Data Tax Break Would Spur Investment, Minn. Panel Told
A Minnesota sales tax exemption for large-scale data centers would attract enormous investment to the state, business groups and union representatives said Tuesday in support of legislation advanced by a state Senate panel but opposed by environmental groups and others.
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February 25, 2025
ND General Fund Revenue Up $67M From Forecast
North Dakota's general revenue from the start of the biennium in July 2023 through January outperformed forecasts by $67 million, according to the state Legislative Council.
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February 25, 2025
Ind. Religious Group's Property Wrongly Denied Tax Break
An Indiana religious organization was wrongly denied a tax exemption for a property that was used to carry out some of the group's ministries, the state Board of Tax Review said, disagreeing with the local assessor's determination.
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February 25, 2025
Wyo. Clarifies Who's A Vendor For Use Tax Purposes
Wyoming has clarified who is considered a vendor in the business of selling tangible personal property that is subject to use tax as part of a bill signed by the governor.
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February 25, 2025
Ohio House Bill Seeks To Bar Taxes On Crypto Payments
Ohio would prevent government entities from imposing a tax on cryptocurrencies used as a method of payment for goods and services under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
Expert Analysis
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The Legal Industry Needs A Cybersecurity Paradigm Shift
As law firms face ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks and ransomware incidents, the legal industry must implement robust cybersecurity measures and privacy-centric practices to preserve attorney-client privilege, safeguard client trust and uphold the profession’s integrity, says Ryan Paterson at Unplugged.
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As Promised, IRS Is Coming For Crypto Tax Evaders
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The IRS is fulfilling its promise to crack down on those who have neglected to pay taxes on cryptocurrency earnings, as demonstrated by recently imposed prison sentences, enforcement initiatives and meetings with international counterparts — suggesting a few key takeaways for taxpayer compliance, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.
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5 Reasons Associates Shouldn't Take A Job Just For Money
As a number of BigLaw firms increase salary scales for early-career attorneys, law students and lateral associates considering new job offers should weigh several key factors that may matter more than financial compensation, say Albert Tawil at Lateral Hub and Ruvin Levavi at Power Forward.
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The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Djerassi On Super Bowl 52
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy Djerassi discusses how Super Bowl 52, in which the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the New England Patriots, provides an apt metaphor for alternative dispute resolution processes in commercial business cases.
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Envy, Regressivity And Other Sins: SALT In Review
From a California official's remarks on a star athlete's contract to another study documenting the regressivity of tax policies across the land, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success
Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.
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6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice
An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.
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Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga
Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.
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7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond
The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.
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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.