State & Local
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January 09, 2025
Mo. House Bill Seeks To End Corp. Income Tax By 2029
Missouri would phase out the state's corporate income tax by 2029 under legislation introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Ind. Senate Bill Would End Annual Assessment Adjustments
Indiana would eliminate annual adjustments to the assessed value of some real property to reflect changing values under legislation introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Calif. Bill Floats Sales Tax Break For Data Center Equipment
California would exempt the sale, storage and other consumption of data center equipment from state sales tax under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Indiana House Bill Would Abolish Property Taxes
Indiana would disallow the assessment of tangible property beginning in 2026 and end the imposition of property taxes beginning in 2027 under a bill introduced Thursday in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Conn. Senate Proposal Seeks Ban On Retroactive Taxes
Connecticut would ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would ban retroactive tax changes under a resolution introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Colo. Bill Seeks Confidentiality Rules For Sales Tax Probes
Colorado would implement uniform confidentiality standards to protect taxpayer information obtained in local sales or use tax investigations under legislation introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Ala. Revenue Collection Through Dec. Down $6M
Alabama general revenue collection from July through December underperformed collection for the same period last fiscal year by $6 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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January 09, 2025
Ind. Senate Bill Floats Increase To Tax Deduction For Rent
Indiana would increase the state's rental payment income tax credit by $1,000 as part of a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Conn. House Bill Seeks Overtime Pay Income Tax Exemption
Connecticut would exempt employees' earned overtime pay from income tax under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Ariz. Bill Seeks Tax Credits For Land Taken For Border Wall
Arizona property owners would be entitled to income tax credits equal to the fair market value of land that is used by the federal government for construction of a border wall under a bill prefiled in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Ind. Seeks Sales Tax Break For Feminine Hygiene Products
Indiana would exempt feminine hygiene products and adult diapers from the state's sales tax as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Hochul Floats Curbing Tax Breaks For PE Home Investments
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is seeking to curtail certain tax breaks for private equity firms that invest in certain residential properties, saying the policy would make more of the state's housing stock available to individual homebuyers.
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January 08, 2025
La. Revenue Dept. Stops Mailing Sales Tax Return Forms
The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that it will no longer mail state sales tax return forms to businesses, saying taxpayers can either file and pay the taxes electronically or download copies of the return on their own.
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January 08, 2025
Amazon Defends Pre-Wayfair Tax Stance At SC High Court
Amazon's reading of a South Carolina law concerning which businesses were required to collect and remit sales tax prior to the landmark Wayfair decision is reasonable, and the state's highest court should rely on it, the online retail giant told the South Carolina justices.
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January 08, 2025
ND Senate Bill Would Require Disclosure Of Any Tax Incentive
North Dakota would require the state tax commissioner to disclose information about any tax incentive claimed by a taxpayer at the request of certain lawmakers as part of a bill the state Senate's Finance and Taxation Committee considered Wednesday.
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January 08, 2025
Madigan Denies Extorting Developers For Law Firm Business
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified Wednesday that he never wanted a Chicago alderman to leverage his chairmanship of a powerful city council committee to steer business to Madigan's law firm, saying he merely asked for introductions to developers and felt "surprise and concern" when the alderman referenced a quid pro quo deal.
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January 08, 2025
H&R Block To Pay $7M Fine In False Ad Settlement With FTC
Tax preparation giant H&R Block will pay a $7 million fine to help customers harmed by what the Federal Trade Commission called its deceptive advertising practices and make it easier for customers to downgrade to cheaper products under a settlement with the agency announced Wednesday.
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January 08, 2025
Colo. Ballot Proposal Would Tax Vacant Properties
Colorado would impose a tax on vacant properties, with the revenue going to public school teacher bonuses, under a measure proposed for the November 2025 ballot.
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January 08, 2025
Maine House Bill Seeks Tax Conformity With Federal Code
Maine would conform state tax law with the Internal Revenue Code as amended through 2024 under a bill filed in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
Wis. Gov. Calls For Letting Taxpayers Start Ballot Initiatives
Wisconsin's governor voiced his support for allowing residents to create ballot measures, which he said would lead to policies that better "reflect the will of the people."
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January 08, 2025
Calif. Woman Can't Reduce Tax From Property Sale, OTA Says
A Californian failed to prove she was eligible for a reduction in the tax liability assessed on capital gains that resulted from a property sale, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 08, 2025
Ky. House Bill Seeks To Reduce Flat Income Tax Rate
Kentucky would reduce the rate of its flat income tax by half a percentage point as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
NY Bill Aims To Increase Tax On GILTI, Raise Top Biz Tax Rate
New York would reduce the amount of global intangible low-taxed income that is exempt from state tax and nearly double the top corporation franchise tax rate under a bill filed Wednesday in the state Senate.
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January 08, 2025
Calif. Egg Farm Isn't Eligible For Research Credit, OTA Rules
The owners of a California egg farm can't claim the state's research and development tax credit for the 2012 tax year because the projects didn't constitute experimentation, the Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 08, 2025
Md. Bill Would Drop Residency Tax Threshold To 3 Months
Maryland would reduce the threshold for residency for income tax purposes from six months to three under legislation introduced Wednesday in the state's General Assembly.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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4 PR Pointers When Your Case Is In The News
Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.
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10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case
While some of New York’s recently adopted corporate tax regulations are likely to face legal challenges, aggrieved taxpayers should answer certain questions before deciding to embark on the tax litigation process, say Cyavash Ahmadi and Jeffrey Friedman at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Revenue Agencies At Their Finest: SALT In Review
From a survey of the nation's best departments of revenue to baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's creative free-agent contract, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends
Though law firms face the dual challenge of external and internal pressures as they enter 2024, firms willing to pivot will be able to stand out by adapting to stakeholder needs and reimagining their infrastructure, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.
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Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities
Attorneys who resolve to grow their revenue and client base in 2024 should be careful not to abandon their goals when they get too busy with client work, because these periods of zero bandwidth can actually be a catalyst for future growth, says Amy Drysdale at Alchemy Consulting.
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How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season
Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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5 Trends To Watch In Property And Casualty Class Actions
In 2023, class action decisions have altered the landscape for five major types of claims affecting property and casualty insurers — total loss vehicle valuation, labor depreciation, other structural loss estimating theories, total loss vehicle tax and regulatory fees, and New Mexico's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage sale requirements, say Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton at BakerHostetler.
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A Bold Idea And A Striking Disregard: SALT In Review
From a far-reaching proposal in Nebraska to a Minnesota government agency's disregard of case law, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area
When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.
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How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape
The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.