State & Local
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February 06, 2025
SD Lawmakers OK Remote Seller 30-Day Registration Timeline
South Dakota would give remote sellers and marketplace providers at least 30 days to register and start collecting sales tax after they meet statutory criteria that require them to collect tax under a bill passed by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.
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February 06, 2025
NC Lawmakers Propose Exempting Nonprofits From Sales Tax
Certain nonprofit entities, including hospitals and volunteer fire departments, would be exempt from the North Carolina sales tax under a bill filed in the state Senate.
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February 06, 2025
Conn. Gov. Pitches $350M Corporate Tax Boost In Budget
Connecticut would make changes to its corporate taxes that would raise nearly $350 million over two years under the governor's budget proposal, which would also provide property tax relief for residential owners.
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February 06, 2025
NJ Flooring Co. Owner Can't Shake Biz Sales Tax Liabilities
A shuttered flooring company's sole shareholder is responsible for the company's sales and use tax liabilities that were outstanding after bankruptcy, a New Jersey state appeals court ruled, holding that the statute of limitations for issuing assessments didn't block the state from pursuing the taxes.
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February 06, 2025
Wis. Bill Would Create Tax Credit For Cos. Ownership Change
Wisconsin would grant a tax credit for businesses that convert to an employee ownership business model under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 06, 2025
RI House Bill Would Let Municipalities Tax Paid Parking Lots
Rhode Island would allow localities to levy sales tax on parking facility fees under a bill introduced in the House of Representatives.
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February 06, 2025
Colo. Tax Dept. Seeks Input On Quantum Credit Recapture
Some Colorado income tax credits claimed by taxpayers for quantum facility investments must be recaptured, the state Department of Revenue said in a draft rule, asking for public comments.
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February 06, 2025
Montana's Revenue Through Jan. Drops $116M
Montana's general fund revenue collection from July through January sank $116 million from the total for the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 06, 2025
Mo. Revenue Through Jan. Falls $163M
Missouri's net revenue collection from July through January dropped $163 million from the total for the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 05, 2025
Mastercard Owes $7.7M In Tax, SC Tells Appeals Court
An administrative law judge was correct in finding that Mastercard's network is its income-producing activity, occurs within South Carolina and obligates the company to pay about $7.7 million in taxes, fees and interest, the state Department of Revenue told an appeals court.
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February 05, 2025
Wash. Bill Seeks To Allow Local Excise Taxes On Cannabis
Washington state would authorize counties to impose an excise tax of up to 2% on retail sales of cannabis, if approved by voters during a special or general election, as part of a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 05, 2025
Kentucky Lawmakers Approve Cut To Flat Income Tax Rate
Kentucky would lower its flat individual income tax rate by half a percentage point as part of a bill passed by lawmakers and headed to the governor.
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February 05, 2025
Md. Panel OKs Payment Plans For Incarcerated Taxpayers
Maryland taxpayers currently or formerly incarcerated would be eligible for installment plans for tax liabilities under a bill reported favorably Wednesday by a state Senate committee.
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February 05, 2025
Okla. Gov.'s Budget Would Cut Biz, Individual Tax Rates
Oklahoma lawmakers should cut both personal and business income tax rates and put the state on a path to eliminating both taxes, the governor said in his fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
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February 05, 2025
Wash. House Bill Seeks Surcharge On 'Excessive' CEO Pay
Washington state would impose a surcharge on corporations that provide "excessive" compensation to their chief executive officers under a bill in the state House of Representatives.
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February 05, 2025
Mich. Gov. Proposes Using AI To Bolster Tax Collection
Michigan would deploy artificial intelligence tools to aid in tax collection under Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed budget, which was released Wednesday.
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February 05, 2025
Minn. Senate Panel Backs Creating Letter Ruling Program
Minnesota would establish a private letter ruling program under legislation advanced by a Senate committee Wednesday, although the state Department of Revenue expressed concerns with the proposal.
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February 05, 2025
Vt. Tax Collection Through Dec. Up $100M From Last Year
Vermont's general fund revenue from July through December exceeded collections made during the same period last year by $100 million, according to the state Agency of Administration.
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February 05, 2025
Kan. Bill Would Create Task Force For Property Tax Study
Kansas would create a task force to study the state's property taxes and make recommendations under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 05, 2025
Mo. Committee Tells Senate To OK Biz Tax Threshold Increase
Missouri would increase the threshold for businesses that localities can impose business license tax on under a bill that a state Senate committee recommended Wednesday for passage by the full Senate.
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February 05, 2025
Ark. Tax Revenue Through Jan. Up $44M From Estimate
Arkansas' total net revenue from July through January beat budget estimates by $44 million, according to a report by the state Department of Finance and Administration reported.
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February 05, 2025
Ala. Tax Collection Through Jan. Drops $76M From Last Year
Alabama's revenue collection from October through January fell $76 million compared with collections made during the same period last fiscal year, the state Department of Revenue said.
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February 05, 2025
DC Requires Copies Of Federal Returns For High Incomes
The District of Columbia will require individuals and businesses with income above certain thresholds to submit a copy of their federal income tax return with the filing of their district tax return under regulatory amendments adopted by the district's Office of Tax and Revenue.
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February 05, 2025
Minn. Senate Bill Would Phase Out Estate Tax
Minnesota would lower its estate tax rates by 1.6 percentage points each year until each rate is zero under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 04, 2025
Mich. Supreme Court Says City's Electricity Fee Is Illegal Tax
A franchise fee added to East Lansing, Michigan, residents' energy bills is a disguised tax, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday, saying the fee was used to raise revenue for the city without first being approved by voters.
Expert Analysis
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How Justices Upended The Administrative Procedure Act
In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.
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Trump's Best Hush Money Appeal Options Still Likely To Fail
The two strongest potential arguments former President Donald Trump could raise in appealing his New York hush money conviction seem promising at first, but precedent strongly suggests they will still ultimately fail — though, of course, Trump's unique position could lead to surprising results, says former New York Supreme Court Justice Ethan Greenberg, now at Anderson Kill.
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Is My Counterclaim Bound To Fall?
A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.
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3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture
Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.
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Going The Extra Miles: SALT In Review
From a dispute about the borders of Florida's airspace to proposals that would exempt tips from taxes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents
Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.
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Maryland 'Rain Tax' Ruling May Offer Hope For Tax Credits
A Maryland state appellate court's recent decision in Ben Porto v. Montgomery County echoes earlier case law upholding controversial stormwater charges as a valid excise tax, but it also suggests that potential credits to reduce property owners' liability could get broader in scope, says Alyssa Domzal at Ballard Spahr.
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Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.
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How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step
From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Shake-Ups For Courts In Different Fields: SALT In Review
From the end of Chevron deference in the courts to the planned sale of the NBA's reigning champion, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.