State & Local
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February 06, 2026
Md. Bill Seeks To Decouple From Fed. Small-Biz Stock Break
Maryland would decouple from federal tax law by requiring an add-back of gains from sales of qualified small-business stock excluded from federal taxation with recent changes under a bill introduced in the state House of Delegates.
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February 06, 2026
Gunster Brings On Longtime Tax Law Professor In Florida
Florida business law firm Gunster has added an experienced tax law professor to its ranks as of counsel.
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February 06, 2026
Md. Bill Would Limit State SALT Deduction to $10K
Maryland would not conform to the increased federal state and local tax deduction of $40,000 under a bill introduced in the state House of Delegates.
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February 06, 2026
Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, S&C, Wachtell
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Elon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of his artificial intelligence company xAI, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy agree to merge, and Banco Santander SA acquires Webster Financial Corp.
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February 06, 2026
Iowa Total Receipts Through January Down $893M
Iowa's total receipts collection from July through January was $893 million behind the same period last year, according to the state Department of Management.
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February 06, 2026
Hawaii House Panel OKs Conveyance Tax On Some Transfers
Hawaii would impose a conveyance tax on the transfer of entity interest if that entity had an interest in real property under a bill passed by a House committee.
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February 06, 2026
Mo. Total Revenues Through Jan. Rise $47M From Last Year
Missouri's total collections from July through January outpaced the same period last year by $47 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 06, 2026
Kan. Senate Bill Would Eliminate Property Taxes
Kansas would phase out property taxes over a three-year period under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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February 06, 2026
Miss. Revenue Through Jan. Up $165M From Estimate
Mississippi's general fund revenue collection from July through January exceeded a forecast by $165 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 06, 2026
Ore. Bill Would Give New Banks $1M Tax Credit
New banks in Oregon would be eligible for a $1 million tax credit over their first four years under legislation before the House Revenue Committee.
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February 06, 2026
Mass. Ballot Proposal Would Cut State Income Tax Rate
Massachusetts would cut its state income tax rate from 5% to 4% over a three-year period if voters approve a ballot measure proposed in legislation that was introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 05, 2026
NC Biz Court Bulletin: Dual Representation DQ, Biting Censure
The North Carolina Business Court kicked off 2026 with a flurry of rulings and a few rebukes from the bench, including partially disqualifying counsel in a restaurant mismanagement melee and censuring a solo attorney who sought to circumvent the specialized superior court's rules.
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February 05, 2026
Md. Bill Seeks $14B Tax System Overhaul With 3% Rates
Maryland would set a flat 3% income tax rate and cut sales tax in half under legislation pitched to a state House panel Thursday that is estimated to reduce state funds by $14 billion in the next fiscal year if adopted.
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February 05, 2026
1st Circ. Probes Jurisdiction In Partner Employment Tax Case
First Circuit judges grappled Thursday with whether an energy investment fund's limited partners should be exempt from the self-employment tax, with much of the argument in the closely watched case focused on whether the U.S. Tax Court had the authority to make the decision in the first place.
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February 05, 2026
Ala. Floats Regs For Local Adoption Of Tax Exemptions
Alabama would establish procedures for the adoption of state sales and use tax exemptions at the local level under regulations proposed by the state Department of Revenue.
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February 05, 2026
NY Vehicle Rental Co. Owed $3M Tax Refund, Court Rules
A New York vehicle rental company is owed a $3.1 million refund for sales tax assessed on vehicle leases that did not end up reflecting the amount paid by the customer, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
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February 05, 2026
Colo. Bill Would Boost Mobile Home Tax Exemption
Colorado would increase its property tax exemption for mobile homes beginning in 2027 under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 05, 2026
Md. Bill Seeks Tax Credit For Retirement Fund Scam Victims
Maryland would allow a tax credit for people who've been scammed into making early withdrawals from retirement accounts under legislation proposed before a state House panel Thursday.
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February 05, 2026
Ark. Revenue Through Jan. Beats Forecast By $160M
Arkansas general fund revenue collection from July through January beat an estimate by $160 million, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration.
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February 05, 2026
NH Total Receipts Through Jan. Up $44M From Estimates
New Hampshire's general fund revenue collection from July through January outpaced estimates by $44 million, according to the state.
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February 05, 2026
Mass. Tax Collection Through Jan. Beats Forecast By $532M
Massachusetts tax collection from July through January outpaced an estimate by $532 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 05, 2026
SD Lawmakers OK Updated Conformity With Federal Tax Code
South Dakota would update its conformity with the Internal Revenue Code under a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.
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February 05, 2026
Minn. Tax Dept. Clarifies Foreign Corporate Income Treatment
The test Minnesota uses to establish its jurisdiction to tax a foreign corporation is different from the one used by the IRS, the state Department of Revenue said.
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February 05, 2026
Colo. Bill Would OK Split Tax Rates For Land, Buildings
Colorado jurisdictions could tax structures and other improvements at lower rates than the land they are on under legislation introduced in the state House of Representatives aimed at providing incentives for development while discouraging land speculation.
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February 04, 2026
US House Votes To Overturn DC Tax Code 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. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Expert Analysis
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Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Considering Chevron's End Through A State Tax Lens
States took the lead in encouraging Chevron's demise, turning away from Chevron-type deference in state tax administration ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision, a trend likely to accelerate as courts take a more active role in interpreting tax laws, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Kentucky Tax Talk: Finally Better Online Records At Revenue?
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has not taken significant visible steps toward complying with legislation requiring it to post administrative guidance on its website starting no later than Nov. 15, and refusal to do so would widen the transparency gap between the state and its more business-friendly neighbors, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
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As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Overreach In Texas And An Acronym In Peril: SALT In Review
From the Council on State Taxation's take on a proposal in Texas to the potential end of a fundamental truth in Montana, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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NY Tax Talk: Questions In Corporate Franchise Tax Regs Case
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In the first challenge to New York's Corporate Franchise Tax regulations — Paychex v. Department of Taxation and Finance — the court has an important opportunity to provide clarity on a major retroactive application issue, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
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Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.
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Judicial Committee Best Venue For Litigation Funding Rules
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The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules' recent decision to consider developing a rule for litigation funding disclosure is a welcome development, ensuring that the result will be the product of a thorough, inclusive and deliberative process that appropriately balances all interests, says Stewart Ackerly at Statera Capital.
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The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO
The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.
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How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program
During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.
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Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.