State & Local

  • September 19, 2024

    Ch. 7 Trustee Urges Justices To Uphold Return Of Taxes

    The bankruptcy trustee of a defunct Utah transportation company warned the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday that overturning a decision forcing the IRS to return tax payments made by company directors to cover their personal debts would encourage shareholder fraud.

  • September 19, 2024

    Illinois Voters To Weigh In On Nonbinding Income Surtax

    Illinois voters will get to weigh in on whether the state should amend its constitution to create a 3% surtax on millionaire income to fund property tax relief, according to a nonbinding measure the Legislature has referred to the November ballot.

  • September 19, 2024

    Nev. Clarifies Tax Recordkeeping Rules For Escort Services

    Nevada will implement a statutory requirement that the full amount charged for and recorded by an escort service must not include deductions for service costs, interest, losses, gratuities or other expenses, according to updated regulations approved by the state tax commission.

  • September 19, 2024

    Nev. Nixes Regs To Implement Scrapped Insurance Tax Break

    The Nevada Tax Commission has approved the repeal of regulations to implement previously enacted legislation that eliminated a credit against the state's general tax on insurance premiums, according to a notice published in the state register.

  • September 19, 2024

    Calif. Says FDIC's $20M Tax Refund Bid Must Wait

    A California tax collection agency asked a New York federal court to throw out Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. claims seeking a more than $20 million tax refund on behalf of the shuttered Signature Bank, saying the agency is entitled to wait for a potential IRS audit to end. 

  • September 19, 2024

    Nev. Board Explains Commerce Tax Filing Break For Small Biz

    Nevada no longer requires small businesses that are exempt from commerce tax to file commerce tax returns, the state Tax Commission explained.

  • September 19, 2024

    Nev. Reg Explains Expansion Of Voluntary Disclosures

    More Nevada taxpayers are able to voluntarily disclose their failures to file taxes to the state tax commission under a new regulation.

  • September 19, 2024

    Fuel Sent Out Of State Isn't Taxed, Co. Tells Texas Justices

    A Texas energy company fighting its franchise tax bill told the state's Supreme Court that the comptroller's sourcing approach for its fuel sales wrongly apportioned a sale to the state that was shipped out of state.

  • September 19, 2024

    Tax Or Fee, Utility Rates Beyond Review, Ga. Justices Hear

    A Georgia city told the state Supreme Court on Thursday that its use of utility fees to bolster city coffers was not an illegal tax, despite a sports bar owner's claims to the contrary, and that a trial court rightly said it could not decide the matter.

  • September 19, 2024

    Okla. August Revenue Below Estimates By $14M, Office Says

    Oklahoma revenue for August was $14.3 million below estimates, the state Office of Management and Enterprise Services announced.

  • September 19, 2024

    Md. Corp's. Part Owner Not Liable For Unpaid Tax, Court Says

    A part owner of a Maryland consulting company was not personally liable for the company's unpaid income tax withholdings because he did not exercise personal control over the corporation's fiscal management, the Appellate Court of Maryland affirmed.

  • September 19, 2024

    Tenn. Revenues Slightly Above Expectations, Report Says

    Tennessee's general revenue collection was $1.3 million higher than budgeted for the first two months of the fiscal year, according to the state's Department of Finance and Administration. 

  • September 18, 2024

    MTC Group Considering Partnership Apportionment Factors

    A Multistate Tax Commission group working on state taxation of partnerships said Wednesday that it is exploring for inclusion in a draft white paper some states' requirements to merge the apportionment factors of a partnership or limited liability company with those of a corporate partner that may own part of the partnership.

  • September 18, 2024

    La. Gov. Eyeing November Special Session For Tax Overhaul

    Louisiana's top tax official said Wednesday that he's hopeful lawmakers will be called into a special session in November to enact a flat personal income tax rate, broaden the sales tax base and tee up changes to the state constitution.

  • September 18, 2024

    Nev. Tax Agency Changes Regs For Contacting Audit Subjects

    Nevada has changed requirements for how state Department of Taxation auditors must contact taxpayers who are the subject of an audit and has authorized the auditors to estimate delinquent taxes due based on records provided by a taxpayer, under regulatory updates approved by the state Tax Commission.

  • September 18, 2024

    NJ Total Revenues Through Aug. Up $253M From Last Year

    New Jersey collected $253 million more revenue from July through August compared with last year, according to a monthly report by the state Department of the Treasury.

  • September 18, 2024

    Ariz. Youth Get Sales Tax Break For Small Businesses

    Small Arizona businesses operated by people under 19 are no longer required to collect and remit sales taxes under legislation passed in June, the state tax department said.

  • September 18, 2024

    IRS Delays Deadlines For Pa. Victims Of Tropical Storm

    Taxpayers in four Pennsylvania counties will have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file individual and business tax returns and make payments after portions of the state were hit by Tropical Storm Debby, the Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday.

  • September 18, 2024

    Calif. Tax Revenues Through Aug. Beat Estimate By $2.3B

    California's total receipts for the first two months of the fiscal year were $2.3 billion over estimates, according to a State Controller's Office report.

  • September 18, 2024

    NY Tax Collection Through Aug. Beats Last Year By $2.5B

    New York's net tax collection from April through August outpaced the total for the same span last year by $2.5 billion, according to the state's Department of Taxation and Finance.

  • September 18, 2024

    Ore. Tax Court OKs Refund Offset For Debt To State

    An Oregon couple's state tax refund was rightly offset to pay a delinquent account with another state agency, the state tax court ruled, saying state law required the offset and the court has no jurisdiction over the other agency's action.

  • September 18, 2024

    Accounting Firm Prunes Flower Bulb Co.'s $2M Tax Bill Case

    The North Carolina Business Court has narrowed a flower bulb retailer's negligence suit alleging its former accounting firm failed to sound the alarm about a major change in tax law, finding there was no fiduciary duty owed but that there may have been a breach of contract.

  • September 18, 2024

    Md. 2024 Fiscal Year Revenue Beats Forecast By $217M

    Maryland collected $217 million more in revenue than expected during the 2024 fiscal year, according to a final report by the state comptroller.

  • September 18, 2024

    Latham Adds A&O Shearman Energy Group Co-Lead In DC

    Latham & Watkins LLP has hired the former co-head of Allen Overy Shearman Sterling's U.S. energy, natural resources and infrastructure group to its team of transactional tax partners based in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Monday.

  • September 18, 2024

    Va. General Revenues Through Aug. Up $303M

    Virginia's general revenue collection from the start of the fiscal year through August outpaced last year's total for the same period by $303 million, according to a statement from the state secretary of finance.

Expert Analysis

  • 6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • 7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond

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    The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.

  • Other Views On Administration And Land Tax: SALT In Review

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    From another take on ranking the states' tax agencies to the latest proposal on a different approach to land values, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2024

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    Over the next year and beyond, litigation funding will continue to evolve in ways that affect attorneys and the larger litigation landscape, from the growth of a secondary market for funded claims, to rising interest rates restricting the availability of capital, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

  • 4 Legal Ethics Considerations For The New Year

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    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.

  • What The Law Firm Of The Future Will Look Like

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    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.

  • 4 PR Pointers When Your Case Is In The News

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    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.

  • 10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case

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    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.

  • Revenue Agencies At Their Finest: SALT In Review

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    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.

  • Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends

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    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.

  • Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities

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    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.

  • How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season

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    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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