State & Local

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • February 04, 2025

    Key State And Local Tax Takeaways From January

    January saw the U.S. Supreme Court decline to hear a Philadelphia resident's claims that the city's refusal to credit Delaware state taxes against her city wage tax liabilities was unconstitutional, while state legislatures returned for their 2025 sessions, marking another eventful month in state and local tax.

  • February 04, 2025

    Kostelanetz Adds Tax Pro From Lowenstein Sandler

    Kostelanetz LLP said a former partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office.

  • February 04, 2025

    Ariz. Bill Seeks Lawmaker Review Of Tax Law Interpretations

    The Arizona Department of Revenue would be required to notify the chairs of the legislative tax policy committees if an interpretation or provision of tax law will adversely affect taxpayers under legislation introduced Tuesday.

  • February 04, 2025

    Wash. Gov. Orders Look At Data Centers' Tax Revenue Impact

    Washington's governor issued an executive order directing the state's Department of Revenue to create a work group to examine the impact of data centers on the state's tax revenue and economy and recommend policies to address tax revenue needs in relation to other priorities.

  • February 04, 2025

    Pa. Gov. Proposes Corp. Tax Cuts, Energy Credits

    Pennsylvania would accelerate cuts to its corporate net income tax rate, expand and repurpose tax credits to fund energy projects and make other tax changes under a budget proposal announced Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.

  • February 04, 2025

    Fla. Gov. Pitches End To Business Rent Tax In Budget

    Florida would eliminate its tax on commercial real estate leases under Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed budget, a change he said would save businesses in the state a collective $1.6 billion.

  • February 04, 2025

    Kan. Bill Would Exempt Some Repair Services

    Kansas would exempt the installation of material used in reconstruction, remodeling and repair from state sales and use tax under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

Expert Analysis

  • What Recent Study Shows About AI's Promise For Legal Tasks

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    Amid both skepticism and excitement about the promise of generative artificial intelligence in legal contexts, the first randomized controlled trial studying its impact on basic lawyering tasks shows mixed but promising results, and underscores the need for attorneys to proactively engage with AI, says Daniel Schwarcz at University of Minnesota Law School.

  • Gonna Fly Now From California: SALT In Review

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    From an actor's impending relocation to two more defeats of efforts to tax streaming services, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Litigation Inspiration: A Source Of Untapped Fulfillment

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    As increasing numbers of attorneys struggle with stress and mental health issues, business litigators can find protection against burnout by remembering their important role in society — because fulfillment in one’s work isn’t just reserved for public interest lawyers, say Bennett Rawicki and Peter Bigelow at Hilgers Graben.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Forget Everything You Know About IRAC

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    The mode of legal reasoning most students learn in law school, often called “Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion,” or IRAC, erroneously frames analysis as a separate, discrete step, resulting in disorganized briefs and untold obfuscation — but the fix is pretty simple, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • How New EU Tax And Transfer Pricing Rules May Affect M&A

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    Companies involved in mergers and acquisitions may need to adjust fiscal due diligence procedures to ensure they consider potential far-reaching effects of newly implemented transfer pricing measures, such as newly implemented global minimum tax and European Union anti-tax avoidance directives and proposals, says Patrick Tijhuis at BDO.

  • How Firms Can Ensure Associate Gender Parity Lasts

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    Among associates, women now outnumber men for the first time, but progress toward gender equality at the top of the legal profession remains glacially slow, and firms must implement time-tested solutions to ensure associates’ gender parity lasts throughout their careers, say Kelly Culhane and Nicole Joseph at Culhane Meadows.

  • NY Shouldn't Pair 421-a Restoration And Good Cause Eviction

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    The good cause eviction system of rent control should not be imposed in New York, nor should its legislation be tied to renewal of the 421-a tax abatement program, which New York City desperately needs, says Alexander Lycoyannis at Holland & Knight.

  • 7 Common Myths About Lateral Partner Moves

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    As lateral recruiting remains a key factor for law firm growth, partners considering a lateral move should be aware of a few commonly held myths — some of which contain a kernel of truth, and some of which are flat out wrong, says Dave Maurer at Major Lindsey.

  • DC's Housing Tax Break Proposal: What's In It, What's Missing

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    Proposed Washington, D.C., rules implementing the Housing in Downtown Tax Abatement program — for commercial property owners who convert properties into residential housing — thoroughly explain the process for submitting an application, but do not provide sufficient detail regarding the actual dollar value of the abatements, says Daniel Miktus at Akerman.

  • Location, Location, Location: SALT In Review

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    From a possible replacing of Florida's property tax to Cincinnati's taxing of remote workers, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 6 Pointers For Attys To Build Trust, Credibility On Social Media

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    In an era of information overload, attorneys can use social media strategically — from making infographics to leveraging targeted advertising — to cut through the noise and establish a reputation among current and potential clients, says Marly Broudie at SocialEyes Communications.

  • A Post-Mortem Analysis Of Stroock's Demise

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    After the dissolution of 147-year-old firm Stroock late last year shook up the legal world, a post-mortem analysis of the data reveals a long list of warning signs preceding the firm’s collapse — and provides some insight into how other firms might avoid the same disastrous fate, says Craig Savitzky at Leopard Solutions.

  • How 3 New Laws Change Calif. Nonprofits' Legal Landscape

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    Legislation that went into effect on Jan. 1 should be welcomed by California’s nonprofit organizations, which may now receive funding more quickly, rectify past noncompliance more easily and have greater access to the states’ security funding program, say Casey Williams and Brett Overby at Liebert Cassidy.

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