State & Local
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February 11, 2026
Neb. Changes Property Tax Hike Hearing Attendance Rules
Nebraska changed who must attend public hearings for local governments that seek to raise property taxes beyond a statutorily defined limit under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 11, 2026
Hawaii Panel Passes Excise Tax On Vehicle Imports
Hawaii would impose the state's general excise tax rate on the purchases of imported vehicles by rental car companies in the state under a bill passed by a state House panel.
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February 10, 2026
Ill. Tax, Tip Swipe Fee Ban Survives Banks' Challenge
An Illinois federal judge Tuesday cleared most of a landmark Illinois law banning swipe fees on tax and tip payments to take effect this summer, dealing a major blow to banking industry groups that sought to block the law altogether.
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February 10, 2026
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.
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February 10, 2026
Md. Senate Panel OKs Service Station Conversion Tax Break
Local Maryland jurisdictions would be allowed to grant property tax credits for service stations converting to other uses under legislation advanced by a Senate committee Tuesday that is designed to defray costs of underground fuel tank removal.
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February 10, 2026
Utah Lawmakers OK Corporate Income Definition Change
Utah would expand its definition of corporate income to include income allocated to the state, under a bill passed by lawmakers that will go to the state's governor.
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February 10, 2026
Ohio Justices Question Dollar Bank's Apportionment Claims
Two Ohio Supreme Court justices sounded skeptical Tuesday of Dollar Bank's claims that the structure of Ohio's financial institutions tax discriminates against interstate commerce by encouraging banks to invest in Ohio instead of other states.
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February 10, 2026
Conn. Bill Would Change Tax On Cannabis Sales
Connecticut would change its tax on adult-use cannabis sales to a standard excise tax instead of a tax based on the percentage of THC in a product under a bill introduced Tuesday in the state House.
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February 10, 2026
Ga. Reps Introduce Cannabis Legalization Law
A group of Democratic Georgia state representatives have introduced a bill to decriminalize and legalize possession and use of cannabis, dubbed the Georgia Cannabis Freedom and Integrity Act.
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February 10, 2026
Car Rental Industry Pushes For Repeal Of Md. Excise Tax
Maryland's new 3.5% excise tax on rental cars is unique among the states and should be repealed as proposed in a bill pending in the Maryland House, industry representatives and the bill's sponsor told a House committee Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026
Md. Sen. Panel OKs Replacing Biotech Tax Credit With Grants
Maryland would convert its biotechnology tax credit into a new grant program, a change aimed at simplifying access to the incentive for investors, under legislation advanced by a state Senate panel Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026
Maine Gov. Unveils Budget Conforming To Fed. Changes
Maine's governor released her supplemental budget, which includes conforming with some federal tax changes concerning depreciation and research and experimental cost deductions.
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February 10, 2026
Back Taxes OK'd By Court On Land That Lost Forest Break
An Oregon County assessor was within her rights to revoke a property's special forestland tax assessment and assess higher property taxes for the previous five years, the state Tax Court ruled.
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February 10, 2026
Ariz. Bill Seeks Tax Exemption For Energy Storage Equipment
Arizona would exempt energy storage equipment for use by residential, commercial or industrial facilities from state sales and use tax under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2026
Md. Senate Panel OKs Expansion Of Cybersecurity Tax Break
Maryland would expand eligibility for its cybersecurity tax credit under legislation advanced by the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026
Idaho Lawmakers OK Federal Tax Conformity With Exceptions
Idaho would conform its income tax code to recently enacted federal tax changes with exceptions for bonus depreciation and certain research and experimentation costs under a bill approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.
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February 10, 2026
Mass. Local Option Regional Transit Surcharge Plan Advances
Massachusetts would allow groups of municipalities to collectively impose surcharges on certain existing taxes, upon voter approval, for use in transportation efforts under legislation advanced by the Joint Revenue Committee.
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February 09, 2026
Ore. Proposal To Move Vote On $4.3B Transit Tax Draws Fire
Changing the date of a referendum on most of Oregon's $4.3 billion transportation funding plan would thwart the will of residents who have loudly called for that vote, a lineup of witnesses told a special legislative panel Monday.
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February 09, 2026
SD Legislature OKs Bank Tax Bad-Debt Modification Repeal
South Dakota would require that certain capital losses be added to banks' taxable income under a bill repealing some bad-debt modifications that was passed by the Legislature.
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February 09, 2026
Ore. Senate Panel OKs Tax Plan With Depreciation Decoupling
Oregon would decouple from the federal first-year depreciation of certain business property under a tax package advanced by a Senate panel over the objections of business groups and committee Republicans.
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February 09, 2026
Utah Lawmakers OK Elimination Of Tax Credit Review Rule
Utah would eliminate a requirement that an individual income tax credit for taxes paid to another state be periodically reviewed by a state legislative interim committee under a bill approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.
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February 09, 2026
Mont. Revenues Through Jan. Beat Last Year by $34M
Montana's general fund revenue collection from July through January was $34 million higher than during the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 09, 2026
Kan. Bill Would Require Voter OK For Property Tax Increases
Kansas would require property tax increases to get voter approval before taking effect under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 09, 2026
Ala. Revenue Through Jan. Up $107M From Previous Year
Alabama's general fund revenue from October through January was $107 million higher than last year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 09, 2026
Neb. Lawmakers OK Rule Changes For Property Tax Hearings
Nebraska would change who is required to attend public hearings on proposed property tax increases under a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers and presented to the governor.
Expert Analysis
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.
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Thank Goodness For The First Amendment: SALT In Review
From an important court ruling against Maryland's digital tax to petitions proposing tax cuts and limits in Massachusetts, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes
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The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling
The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.
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NY Tax Talk: ALJ Vacancy, Online Sales, Budget
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Among the most notable developments in New York tax law last quarter, an administrative law judge vacancy continued affecting taxpayers, a state court decision tested the scope of the Interstate Income Act, and Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the 2025-2026 fiscal budget containing key tax-related provisions, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI
After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.
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BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation
A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.
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Other People's Money: SALT In Review
From a proposed tax increase on higher incomes in Michigan to a move toward repealing Oregon's estate tax, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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5 Ways Lawyers Can Earn Back The Public's Trust
Amid salacious headlines about lawyers behaving badly and recent polls showing the public’s increasingly unfavorable view of attorneys, we must make meaningful changes to our culture to rebuild trust in the legal system, says Carl Taylor at Carl Taylor Law.
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Opportunity Zone Overhaul Is Good News For Investors
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Recently enacted reforms making the qualified opportunity zone program permanent, restoring the basis step-up for capital gains and adding flexibility to the zone designation process enhance the program’s appeal for long-term investment, says Steven Hadjilogiou at McDermott.