State & Local
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October 15, 2024
The 2024 Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders
Check out our Social Impact Leaders ranking, analysis and interactive graphics to see which firms stand out for their engagement with social responsibility and commitment to pro bono service.
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October 11, 2024
NJ Seeking Transfer Pricing Consultant For Audits, Litigation
New Jersey's tax agency issued another request for bids Friday to contract with a transfer pricing specialist to assist with audits and litigation, following the recent renewal of a contract that is set to expire at the end of November.
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October 11, 2024
Fiserv Unit Wins 2nd Look At $2M Ohio Tax Refund Claim
A Fiserv subsidiary may pursue a $2.1 million refund of sales taxes paid on its debit and disbursement authorization services, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals said, remanding the matter to the state's tax commissioner for a more detailed analysis.
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October 11, 2024
Idaho Grants Tax Relief To Hurricane Helene Victims
Idaho is postponing state tax deadlines for individuals and businesses based in seven states impacted by Hurricane Helene, its tax commission announced.
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October 11, 2024
Wis. Revenue Through Sept. Up $171M From Last Year
Wisconsin's general purpose revenue from July through September totaled $171 million more than last year's collection for the same period, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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October 11, 2024
Ohio General Revenue Collection Up $309M From Estimate
Ohio's general revenue collection from July through September beat estimates by $309 million, according to a report by the state Office of Budget and Management.
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October 11, 2024
IRS Delays Fla. Deadlines, Grants Other Relief After Milton
Following Hurricane Milton, the Internal Revenue Service has granted all taxpayers in Florida until May 1 to file individual and business tax returns and make payments, the agency said Friday, while also granting dyed diesel penalty relief.
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October 11, 2024
Minn. Tax Court Cuts $100K From Lakefront Cabin Value
A Minnesota lakefront cabin property was overvalued by a county assessor, the state's tax court said, reducing the assessment by more than $100,000 and rejecting the county's comparable sales analysis.
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October 11, 2024
Disputes May Loom Over Dividend Deductions For CFCs
U.S. multinational corporations are concerned that rulemakers' interpretation of a law allowing tax-free repatriation of certain overseas earnings could lead to controversy after the Internal Revenue Service published a memo indicating the break is unavailable for controlled foreign corporations.
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October 11, 2024
Veteran MTC Counsel On Wayfair, PL 86-272 Pushback
Nancy Prosser stepped down as general counsel of the Multistate Tax Commission on Sept. 25, capping off a long career in the state and local tax field, mostly on the government side. Here, Law360 speaks to Prosser about her career as well as two key policy issues she has been instrumental in shaping.
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October 11, 2024
Taxation With Representation: Davis Polk, Latham, Kirkland
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Rio Tinto agrees to acquire Arcadium Lithium for roughly $6.7 billion, Ares Management Corp. and GCP International reach a $3.7 billion deal, and Butterfly Equity announces plans to buy The Duckhorn Portfolio for $2 billion.
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October 10, 2024
Mich. Co.'s Industrial Tax Break Appeal Ruled Too Late
A Michigan company is barred from appealing the denial of its industrial tax exemption because the case fell outside the state's one-year statute of limitations, the state's Court of Claims ruled.
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October 10, 2024
Mich. Justice Asks If Disney Fight Harms Multistate Collabs
Michigan's chief justice asked Thursday whether allowing Disney and the owner of IHOP to retain unclaimed property, which state officials say they should get after an audit, could hamper Michigan's ability to participate in multistate audits that yield hundreds of millions of dollars for the state.
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October 10, 2024
Dems Weigh Extending 2017 Cuts To Maintain $400K Tax Vow
Despite criticizing the 2017 Republican tax overhaul as a deficit-busting boon to the wealthy, congressional Democrats may feel pressure to support extending some of the law's individual and small-business provisions or risk breaking their pledge not to raise taxes on those earning $400,000 or less.
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October 10, 2024
Pa. Revenue Beats Estimate By $20M Through Sept.
Pennsylvania's general fund revenue from July through September exceeded a budget forecast by $20 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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October 10, 2024
W.Va. Lawmakers Pass Personal Income Tax Cuts
West Virginia would cut its personal income tax rates and fund the reduction through the state's general revenue fund under a bill passed by the Legislature that will now go to Gov. Jim Justice for consideration.
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October 10, 2024
Calif. Says FDIC Must Wait For $21M Tax Refund
A California tax agency urged a New York federal court to toss a lawsuit by the FDIC seeking a $20.7 million tax refund on behalf of the shuttered Signature Bank, saying it's entitled to wait for a possible IRS audit before delivering the payment.
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October 10, 2024
Wyo. Justices Find State Land Leased To Truck Stop Taxable
The state of Wyoming owes tax on property it leased out as a truck stop because that operation doesn't constitute a use for a government purpose that would allow an exemption, the state Supreme Court said.
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October 10, 2024
Calif. Total Receipts Through Sept. $5.5B Over Forecasts
California's total receipts from July through September was $5.5 billion higher than estimates, according to a monthly report the state controller released Thursday.
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October 09, 2024
Voluntary Disclosure Program Seeks To Limit Back Sales Tax
Remote sellers could be eligible for a voluntary disclosure program that would limit their back sales tax liabilities after registering with states that take part in an interstate sales tax compact, under a proposal the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board opted to continue exploring Wednesday.
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October 09, 2024
Tenn. Extends Tax Deadlines Due To Hurricane Helene
Tennessee will extend its franchise and excise tax filing deadlines to May 1 for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene, the state Department of Reveue announced.
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October 09, 2024
Calif. OTA Affirms Lab's Microchip Editing Services Taxable
A California-based laboratory owes $310,000 in sales tax on services it offers to engineering and technology companies for the editing of microchips, the state Office of Tax Appeals affirmed.
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October 09, 2024
Unclear Road For $275M Biz Tax Plan, DC Panel Chair Says
The District of Columbia Tax Revision Commission may scrap a proposal for a business activity tax that could raise $275 million annually to reduce other business taxes, the panel chair said Wednesday.
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October 09, 2024
Mo. Clinics Fail To Meet Charity Requirement For Exemption
Health clinics in four Missouri counties are not eligible for charitable exemptions from property tax despite being part of a nonprofit organization, the state's tax commission ruled.
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October 09, 2024
Calif. OTA Upholds RV Seller's Penalty For Unreported Sales
A California recreational vehicle dealer was correctly penalized for not reporting $4.2 million worth of sales, the state Office of Tax Appeals said, finding unpersuasive the business' claim that it was difficult to find competent people to handle its tax compliance.
Expert Analysis
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3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture
Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.
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Going The Extra Miles: SALT In Review
From a dispute about the borders of Florida's airspace to proposals that would exempt tips from taxes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents
Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.
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Maryland 'Rain Tax' Ruling May Offer Hope For Tax Credits
A Maryland state appellate court's recent decision in Ben Porto v. Montgomery County echoes earlier case law upholding controversial stormwater charges as a valid excise tax, but it also suggests that potential credits to reduce property owners' liability could get broader in scope, says Alyssa Domzal at Ballard Spahr.
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Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.
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How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step
From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Shake-Ups For Courts In Different Fields: SALT In Review
From the end of Chevron deference in the courts to the planned sale of the NBA's reigning champion, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Kentucky Tax Talk: Appeals Court Revisits Leases' Tax Effects
With better facts and greater emphasis on the Kentucky Constitution, Walgreen Co. may succeed in its latest Kentucky Court of Appeals challenge to a tax assessor's method of valuing leaseholds on real property for purposes of determining ad valorem tax, say Mark Sommer and Elizabeth Ethington at Frost Brown Todd.
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Lead Like 'Ted Lasso' By Embracing Cognitive Diversity
The Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” aptly illustrates how embracing cognitive diversity can be a winning strategy for teams, providing a useful lesson for law firms, which can benefit significantly from fresh, diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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Now More Than Ever, Lawyers Must Exhibit Professionalism
As society becomes increasingly fractured and workplace incivility is on the rise, attorneys must champion professionalism and lead by example, demonstrating how lawyers can respectfully disagree without being disagreeable, says Edward Casmere at Norton Rose.