State & Local

  • May 14, 2026

    Ind. Gov. Extends Gas Tax Suspension To June

    Indiana will extend its gasoline usage tax suspension for an additional month after the governor signed an emergency declaration to address rising fuel costs driven by the Iran war.

  • May 14, 2026

    NY Total Tax Collections In April Up $777M From Last Year

    New York's general fund revenue in April was $777 million higher than during the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Taxation and Finance.

  • May 14, 2026

    Md. Specifies Situs For Inheritance Tax, Repeals Exemption

    Maryland established the location of intangible personal property for state inheritance tax purposes and repealed an exemption from the tax under legislation signed by Gov. Wes Moore.

  • May 13, 2026

    Hologic Tells NH Justices It's One Org.; State Pushes Back

    New Hampshire's revenue department and Hologic sparred before the state's justices over whether a capital loss carryback can offset capital gains in a combined group, even if the loss and gain are generated by different group members, with the company arguing it and its entities are one organization.

  • May 13, 2026

    Pact Board OKs Tax Guidance For Delivery Cos., Code Sales

    The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board approved a host of additions to the state tax simplification compact it oversees Wednesday, including guidance on tax rules for delivery network companies and codes that are redeemed for products or services.

  • May 13, 2026

    Colo. Panel Kills Corp. Decoupling Bill Under Veto Threat

    Colorado legislation to decouple the state from four of last year's federal corporate tax changes was stalled by a Senate panel at the request of the bill's sponsor, who suggested that Gov. Jared Polis said he would veto the bill.

  • May 13, 2026

    Okla. Revenue Through April Beats Estimates By $393M

    Oklahoma's general revenue collection from July through April outpaced forecasts by $393 million, according to the state's Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

  • May 13, 2026

    Wis. Gov. Signals Budget Compromise With No Tax On Tips

    Wisconsin's governor said a bipartisan deal has been reached with Republican leaders in the Legislature on a budget deal that will include no state tax on tips and overtime pay, as well as some property tax relief.

  • May 13, 2026

    NC Tax Revenue Collection Through March Up $853M

    North Carolina's general revenue from July through March exceeded the same period last fiscal year by $853 million, the Office of the State Controller reported.

  • May 13, 2026

    Minn. Bill Seeks Pharma Marketing Fed Deduction Add-Back

    Minnesota would require pharmaceutical companies to add back their federally deducted business expenses arising from marketing spending under a bill introduced in the state Senate on Wednesday. 

  • May 13, 2026

    Iowa Lawmakers OK Vote For Tax Hike Two-Thirds Approval

    Iowa voters will decide whether to amend the state's constitution to require a two-thirds vote of approval by the state's General Assembly for individual or corporate income tax rate increases under a Senate joint resolution passed by state legislators and sent to the Secretary of State.

  • May 12, 2026

    Judge Won't Toss Boston Property Tax Retaliation Claims

    Boston must face a proposed class action accusing the city of inflating the valuations of some properties after owners appealed their tax bills, a state court judge has ruled.

  • May 12, 2026

    Mamdani Pitches New York Budget With Tax On 2nd Homes

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a budget plan Tuesday that seeks to tax high-value second homes in the city, a proposal that will require the approval of state lawmakers, who are locked in protracted talks on their own budget.

  • May 12, 2026

    Fla. Sales Tax Won't Be Affected By Penny Phaseout

    Florida sales tax should be collected on the original sales price, not the price of cash transactions, rounded to the nearest nickel under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

  • May 12, 2026

    Ohio Bank's Tax Break On Data Processing Denied By Board

    An Ohio bank is liable for sales tax on financial data processing services it purchased, a state board affirmed, applying the true object test to the transactions as directed by the state Supreme Court.

  • May 12, 2026

    Ohio Revenue Through April Beats Estimate By $1B

    Ohio's total revenue from July through April exceeded an estimate by $1 billion, according to the state Office of Budget and Management.

  • May 12, 2026

    Okla. House Overrides Veto Of Gambling Loss Cap Exclusion

    Oklahoma's House of Representatives overrode the governor's veto of a bill that would exempt gambling losses from a cap on itemized deductions for state income tax purposes.

  • May 12, 2026

    Idaho Revenues Through April Up $179M From Forecasts

    Idaho's general fund revenue from July through April exceeded estimates by $179 million, according to the state Division of Financial Management.

  • May 12, 2026

    Ky. Revenue Through April Rises $221M From Last Year

    Kentucky's general fund revenue collection from July through April beat the total from the same period last fiscal year by $221 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.

  • May 11, 2026

    Minn. Justices Challenge County On Hilton Valuation Appeal

    Minnesota's justices quizzed counsel for Hennepin County on Monday on whether its arguments for its preferred method for valuing a Hilton-branded Minneapolis hotel and convention center could be enough to overturn a state tax court decision that adopted the owner's approach.

  • May 11, 2026

    Georgia To Cut Income Tax Rate To 4.99%

    Georgia will lower its income tax rate, increase standard deductions and provide temporary exclusions for tax on some overtime pay and cash tips under legislation signed Monday by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

  • May 11, 2026

    NC Justices Asked To Clarify Leandro School Funding Opinion

    The school boards of several low-wealth North Carolina counties are asking the state Supreme Court to elucidate a recent ruling that invalidated nine years of developments in the public school funding case known as Leandro, contending the opinion suggests the court usurped power in its jurisdictional conclusions.

  • May 11, 2026

    Kansas Clarifies Transient Tax Application During World Cup

    Kansas' adoption of a new definition of transient guests will affect who is subject to transient occupancy tax during the FIFA World Cup, the state Department of Revenue said in a notice.

  • May 11, 2026

    Broadway Shows Freed From NYC Rent Tax On Billboards

    Operators of four Broadway musicals don't owe New York City's commercial rent tax on billboard advertisements that they paid third-party entities to run because the operators didn't use the billboards, a city administrative law judge determined.

  • May 11, 2026

    Ind. Revenue Through April $1.3B Better Than Forecast

    Indiana's general fund revenue collection from July through April beat estimates by $1.3 billion, according to the State Budget Agency.

Expert Analysis

  • What's Right Isn't Always Easy To Swallow: SALT In Review

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    From vodka warehoused in Maine to Nebraska's new excise on something called kratom, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Calculating Damages In IEEPA Tariff Refund Litigation

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    To calculate damages in the spate of refund litigation triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision invalidating tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the central question will be how to determine where in the supply chain their economic burden ultimately came to rest, say analysts at Charles River Associates.

  • Alpine Skiing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Skiing has shaped habits I rely on daily as an attorney — focus, resilience and the ability to remain steady when circumstances shift rapidly — and influences the way I approach legal strategy, client counseling and teamwork, says Isaku Begert at Marshall Gerstein.

  • NY Tax Talk: Calculating Tiered Partnership Income

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    Attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland discuss how the potential impact recent New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal decision in Matter of Cantor Fitzgerald holding that the entity approach should be used by tiered partnerships to compute unincorporated business tax liability, why the issue of the proper approach remains unsettled and the broader implications for federal conformity and administrative agency deference.

  • What A Court Doc Audit Reveals About Erroneous Filings

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    My audit of 1,522 court documents from last month found that over 95% contained at least one verifiable error, with fewer than 1% showing clear indicators of artificial intelligence use — highlighting above all else that lawyers may want to focus most on strengthening their review processes, says Elliott Ash at ETH Zurich.

  • Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q1

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    Michigan's financial services sector saw several significant developments in 2026's first quarter, including the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services' issuance of a bulletin on the use of artificial intelligence and the Michigan House's introduction of a bill based on the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act, say attorneys at Dykema.

  • What The Wealthy Can And Will Do: SALT In Review

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    From new research that undercuts state taxes on the wealthy to an Indiana law concerned with foreign affairs, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Navigating The Perks Of Qualified Opportunity Zones 2.0

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    The second iteration of the qualified opportunity zone program, effective Jan. 1, 2027, will introduce new tax incentives for rural real estate development, but these benefits can only be realized if proper governance is a priority, including clear documentation and securities law compliance, says Coni Rathbone at VF Law.

  • Getting The Most Out Of Learning And Development Programs

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    Junior associates can better develop the legal, business and interpersonal skills they need for long-term success by approaching their firms’ learning and development programs armed with five tips for getting the most out of these resources, says Lauren Hakala at Reed Smith.

  • AI Presents A Make-Or-Break Moment For Outside Counsel

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    The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by corporate legal departments is forcing a long-overdue reset of the relationship between inside and outside counsel, and introducing a significant opportunity to shed frustrating inefficiencies and strengthen collaboration for firms willing to embrace the shift, says Intel Chief Legal Officer April Miller Boise.

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

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    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • A Ruling That Shakes Things Up In California: SALT In Review

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    From a monumentally important ruling against California's apportionment rules to a call for no more personal income tax in Louisiana, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

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