State & Local
-
February 13, 2026
Fuel Credit Regs Clear Clouds Over Middleman Sales
The U.S. Treasury Department's move to allow domestic clean fuel producers selling to intermediaries to qualify for the production tax credit under newly released proposed rules recognizes the industry's commercial realities and clears up uncertainty that had been hindering the market, practitioners said.
-
February 13, 2026
Taxation With Representation: Homburger, Lenz & Staehelin
In this week's Taxation With Representation, offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. acquires rival Valaris Ltd., historic British fund manager Schroders agrees to a cash takeover by U.S. asset manager Nuveen, and a consortium that includes U.S. private equity firm Advent International LP and FedEx Corp. buy Polish parcel locker company InPost.
-
February 13, 2026
Ariz. Gov. Vetoes GOP Federal Tax Conformity Plan
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed Republican-backed legislation to conform the state with federal tax changes enacted last year, including changes on corporate tax deductions, tips and overtime.
-
February 13, 2026
Md. Bill Seeks $1M Angel Investor Tax Credit For Small Tech
Maryland would allow a credit worth up to $1 million for angel investors in small technology companies under legislation introduced in the General Assembly.
-
February 13, 2026
Kan. Bill Seeks Severance Tax Exemption For New Wells
Kansas would provide a severance tax exemption for new oil and gas wells under a bill introduced in the state's House of Representatives.
-
February 13, 2026
Hawaii Panel Advances Tax On Sport Betting Licenses
Hawaii would impose its general excise tax on sports betting operator's licenses under a bill passed by a state House of Representatives committee.
-
February 12, 2026
Md. Panel Told Data Center Tax Break Too Costly
Maryland should pass proposed legislation to repeal the state's tax break for data centers, the bill's sponsor told a House of Delegates committee Thursday, saying the incentive threatens to be more costly than anticipated.
-
February 12, 2026
Tuscaloosa, Others Give Up Ala. Remote Seller Tax Challenge
Alabama cities that were challenging the state's optional flat sales tax system for remote sellers have voluntarily dropped their suit in the hopes that the state Legislature will offer a solution.
-
February 12, 2026
Idaho Conforms To Fed. Tax Changes, With Some Exceptions
Idaho conformed to recently enacted federal tax changes with exceptions for bonus depreciation and certain research and experimentation costs under a bill signed by the governor.
-
February 12, 2026
Oregon Tax Court Dismisses Resident's Refund Case
An Oregon resident challenging the constitutionality of Portland's income tax must exhaust his administrative remedies before making his case in the state tax court, the regular division of the court ruled.
-
February 12, 2026
Del. Enables County To Review, Revise Property Assessments
Delaware authorized its most populous county to review and revise property reassessments for tax purposes to remedy potential errors under a bill that became law without the governor's signature.
-
February 12, 2026
Md. Tax On Big Social Media Cos. Pitched To House Tax Panel
Maryland would tax large social media companies and dedicate funds to mental health services for children and teens under a bill introduced in the House of Delegates on Thursday.
-
February 12, 2026
Michigan Governor Reappoints Tax Tribunal Judges
Two Michigan Tax Tribunal judges have been reappointed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and will serve another four-year term on the court, according to a news release.
-
February 12, 2026
Ga. General Fund Receipts Up $346M Through January
Georgia's general fund receipts from July through January exceeded the total from the same period last year by $346 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
-
February 12, 2026
Calif. Revenue Through Jan. Up $6.87B From Forecast
California's general fund revenue collection from July through January outpaced estimates by $6.87 billion, according to the state controller's office.
-
February 12, 2026
Ore. Panel OKs Tax Compliance Process For State Contractors
Oregon would require certain state contractors to demonstrate compliance with tax laws under legislation advanced by a House panel.
-
February 12, 2026
Minn. Receipts Top Forecast By $513M In January
Minnesota's monthly receipts in January beat an estimate by $513 million, according to the state's Department of Management and Budget.
-
February 11, 2026
Senate Joins House In Overturning DC Tax Changes
A Washington, D.C., local law that uncouples elements of the city's tax code from federal tax law would be repealed under a resolution passed in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
-
February 11, 2026
Wash. 'Millionaires Tax' Bill Clears First Legislative Hurdle
A lawmaking committee in Washington state has advanced an amended "millionaires tax" proposal, voting mostly along party lines to pass a bill that would levy a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million.
-
February 11, 2026
Ohio Justices Told Parking Garage Wrongly Denied Tax Break
The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals erred when it ruled that a parking garage owned by a public authority but managed by a private entity wasn't eligible for a property tax exemption, an attorney for the authority told the state's high court Wednesday.
-
February 11, 2026
NY Justice Inquires About Wayfair's Impact On PL 86-272 Rule
A New York state appellate court justice asked Wednesday whether the U.S. Supreme Court's Wayfair decision, which involved sales tax responsibilities for out-of-state sellers, can support a New York rule that outlines when out-of-state businesses' online activities exceed federal protections against state income taxes.
-
February 11, 2026
Ariz. House OKs Fed. Conformity, Including Corp. Tax Breaks
Arizona would conform with corporate tax and other changes in last year's federal budget bill, including its tax breaks for tips and overtime, under legislation approved Wednesday by the state House of Representatives.
-
February 11, 2026
Calif. Will Allow Property Tax Break For Some Tribal Land
Native American tribes in California can claim a property tax exemption for land conservation efforts under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
-
February 11, 2026
Ariz. Senate Panel Advances Alternative Fuel, EV Taxes
Arizona would revoke the exemption and start to impose taxes on alternative vehicle fuels and electric vehicles under a bill recommended by a Senate committee.
-
February 11, 2026
Tax Group Of The Year: Sullivan & Cromwell
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's tax practice showed the depth of its experience this past year, advising on multijurisdictional tax litigations to playing a key role counseling RedBird Capital Partners in a deal that merged Paramount and Skydance, helping it earn a place among the 2025 Law360 Tax Groups of the Year.
Mass. Panel Hears Mixed Views On Delaying Tax Conformity
Massachusetts would delay conformity with federal corporate tax breaks under a bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey and pitched to a legislative panel Thursday as a balanced approach to the changes, but labor leaders and others pushed back on adopting the tax breaks at all.
NYC Mayor Calls For Tax On Wealthy During Budget Hearing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged lawmakers to raise taxes on the city's richest residents and most profitable corporations in his testimony before a joint session of the Legislature's tax committee Wednesday.
Whitmer Calls For Digital Ad Tax In Mich. Budget Proposal
Michigan would impose a digital advertising excise tax and implement other tax increases to fund the state's Medicaid program following federal funding cuts under Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal released Wednesday.
Mass. Panel Hears Mixed Views On Delaying Tax Conformity
Massachusetts would delay conformity with federal corporate tax breaks under a bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey and pitched to a legislative panel Thursday as a balanced approach to the changes, but labor leaders and others pushed back on adopting the tax breaks at all.
NYC Mayor Calls For Tax On Wealthy During Budget Hearing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged lawmakers to raise taxes on the city's richest residents and most profitable corporations in his testimony before a joint session of the Legislature's tax committee Wednesday.
Whitmer Calls For Digital Ad Tax In Mich. Budget Proposal
Michigan would impose a digital advertising excise tax and implement other tax increases to fund the state's Medicaid program following federal funding cuts under Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal released Wednesday.
Editor's Pick
-
Law360 Will Track 2024 Ballot Measures On Real-Time Map
As citizens across the country weigh in on federal, state and local elections this November, Law360's 2024 ballot measure map will track election results for tax-related ballot measures in real time. Here, Law360 dives into what's on the ballots in Georgia, Nevada, Wyoming and Denver.
-
Law360 Revenue Report Map Tracks Health Of State Coffers
As state coffers fluctuate because of federal pandemic aid drying up, demographics shifting and remote work becoming commonplace, Law360 Tax Authority is providing up-to-date coverage on state tax revenue with the launch of its Revenue Report Map.
Featured Stories
-
Fuel Credit Regs Clear Clouds Over Middleman Sales
The U.S. Treasury Department's move to allow domestic clean fuel producers selling to intermediaries to qualify for the production tax credit under newly released proposed rules recognizes the industry's commercial realities and clears up uncertainty that had been hindering the market, practitioners said.
-
The Tax Angle: DC Home Rule Override, GOP Messaging
From a look at congressional efforts to overturn a Washington, D.C., law decoupling the district's tax code from the 2025 GOP budget law to Republicans' efforts to recast the budget law as more favorable to working families, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few developing tax stories.
-
State & Local Tax Takeaways From January
State legislatures were in full swing in January, and from Alaska's governor proposing an overhaul of the state's tax regime to the Washington governor backing a tax on millionaires, it was an intense month for state and local tax issues.
Expert Analysis
-
Judges On AI: Practical Use Cases In Chambers
U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard in the Southern District of California discusses how she uses generative artificial intelligence tools in chambers to make work more efficient and effective — from editing jury instructions for clarity to summarizing key documents.
-
Malpractice Claim Assignability Continues To Divide Courts
Recent decisions from courts across the country demonstrate how different jurisdictions balance competing policy interests in determining whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned, providing a framework to identify when and how to challenge any attempted assignment, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin & Lodgen.
-
A Decidedly Un-Federalist Thing To Do: SALT In Review
From a congressional effort to override the District of Columbia to a Michigan proposal aimed at cellphone use by youths, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
-
NYC Bar Opinion Warns Attys On Use Of AI Recording Tools
Attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with clients should heed the New York City Bar Association’s recent opinion addressing the legal and ethical risks posed by such tools, and follow several best practices to avoid violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, say attorneys at Smith Gambrell.
-
4 Quick Emotional Resets For Lawyers With Conflict Fatigue
Though the emotional wear and tear of legal work can trap attorneys in conflict fatigue — leaving them unable to shake off tense interactions or return to a calm baseline — simple therapeutic techniques for resetting the nervous system can help break the cycle, says Chantel Cohen at CWC Coaching & Therapy.
-
3 Key Ohio Financial Services Developments From 2025
Ohio's banking and financial services sector saw particularly notable developments in 2025, including a significant Ohio Supreme Court decision on creditor disclosure duties to guarantors in Huntington National Bank v. Schneider, and some major proposed changes to the state's Homebuyer Plus program, says Alex Durst at Durst Kerridge.
-
Rescheduling Cannabis Marks New Tax Era For Operators
As the attorney general takes steps to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, operators and advisers should prepare by considering the significant changes this will bring from tax, state, industry and market perspectives, says Michael Harlow at CohnReznick.
-
Judges On AI: How Judicial Use Informs Guardrails
U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado discusses why having a sense of how generative AI tools behave, where they add value, where they introduce risk and how they are reshaping the practice of law is key for today's judges.
-
That Fellow Behind The Tree: SALT In Review
From an annual report on businesses' share of the tax load to calls for taxes on millionaires in Washington state and Rhode Island, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
-
Key False Claims Act Trends From The Last Year
The False Claims Act remains a powerful enforcement tool after some record verdicts and settlements in 2025, and while traditional fraud areas remain a priority, new initiatives are raising questions about its expanding application, says Veronica Nannis at Joseph Greenwald.
-
Hosting Exchange Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening my home to foreign exchange students makes me a better lawyer not just because prioritizing visiting high schoolers forces me to hone my organization and time management skills but also because sharing the study-abroad experience with newcomers and locals reconnects me to my community, says Alison Lippa at Nicolaides Fink.
-
How A 1947 Tugboat Ruling May Shape Work Product In AI Era
Rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence test work-product principles first articulated in the U.S. Supreme Court’s nearly 80-year-old Hickman v. Taylor decision, as courts and ethics bodies confront whether disclosure of attorneys’ AI prompts and outputs would reveal their thought processes, say Larry Silver and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.
-
Navigating Privilege Law Patchwork In Dual-Purpose Comms
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to resolve a circuit split in In re: Grand Jury, federal courts remain split as to when attorney-client privilege applies to dual-purpose legal and business communications, and understanding the fragmented landscape is essential for managing risks, say attorneys at Covington.