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June 02, 2026
Alaska Co. Wasn't Doing Business In Calif., OTA Says
A company that owned and rented property in Alaska was not doing business in California even though it had a California address, the state Office of Tax Appeals found, reversing a state tax agency ruling that it owed franchise tax.
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June 02, 2026
Fla. Seeks Voter Approval Of Homestead Exemption Increase
Florida would increase the amount of its homestead tax exemption and aim to fully exempt homesteads under a resolution passed by the state Legislature on Tuesday that will have a proposed constitutional amendment go to voters in November.
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June 02, 2026
Minn. Childcare Center Property Tax Break OK'd By Court
A Minnesota childcare center was entitled to a property tax break as an educational facility, the Minnesota Tax Court said, rejecting a county's argument that the school did not meet a deadline for a filing with the county before appealing to the court.
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June 02, 2026
Fennemore Craig Widens Calif. Footprint With Boutique Tie-Up
Fennemore Craig PC has launched its 24th office with the addition of a 15-person team of attorneys and legal professionals from Northern California boutique Reynolds Law LLP.
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June 02, 2026
Alaska Bars Cities From Imposing Tax On Gold And Silver
Alaska will not allow boroughs or cities to impose sales and use tax on gold or silver coins or bullion under a bill that became law without the signature of the governor.
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June 02, 2026
DC Mayor OKs Appeal Process For Property Transfer Taxes
Washington, D.C., would allow a new way to appeal the fair market value, used to calculate transfer and recordation taxes, of properties transferred for no or nominal consideration under legislation signed into law, subject to 30-day congressional review.
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June 02, 2026
Calif. Taxpayer's Unclaimed Property Refund Claim Is Moot
A California taxpayer's unclaimed property tax refund is rendered moot because she received the refund from the state Franchise Tax Board, the Office of Tax Appeals said.
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June 02, 2026
Calif. Mini-Mart's License Properly Suspended, OTA Says
A California mini-mart that failed to keep proper records for cigarette and tobacco sales had its retailer license properly suspended for five days, the state's Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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June 02, 2026
NH Spreads Out Future Cuts To Biz Tax Carryforward Limits
New Hampshire will spread out future reductions of credit carryforward limits for state business tax purposes under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 02, 2026
Samsung Follows ExxonMobil From NJ To Texas
After less than a year in a new building in New Jersey, Samsung said it plans to move its headquarters to Texas by the end of 2026, wrapping up a more than 40-year run of corporate residency in the Garden State.
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June 02, 2026
Colorado Extends Conservation Easement Income Tax Credit
Colorado is extending its conservation easement tax credit for five years under legislation signed by Gov. Jared Polis.
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June 01, 2026
No Illinois Stadium Bill For Bears As Legislative Session Ends
The Chicago Bears on Monday kept the door open to staying in Illinois instead of moving to Indiana, hours after the state's Senate failed to act on a tax incentive bill for a proposed stadium before the legislative session ended.
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June 01, 2026
Calif. OTA Says Ken's Foods Lost State Income Tax Shield
Massachusetts-based manufacturer of dressings, sauces and marinades Ken's Foods exceeded the protections of a federal law that shields certain activities from state income tax, the California Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Paychex Urges NY Court To Nix Employer Org. Tax Rules
Paychex's interpretation of New York state law, arguing that professional employer organizations should be able to include certain expense reimbursements in their tax calculations, is correct and regulations to the contrary should be overturned, an attorney told a state appellate court Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Conn. Alters Pot Tax, Gives Cities Aid To Cut Property Taxes
Connecticut will change its cannabis tax structure, provide funding to local governments for property tax reductions and make other tax changes under a 2027 budget bill signed by the governor.
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June 01, 2026
$2.6M Refund Denial Yields Confusion, Sunoco Tells NY Court
A New York Tax Tribunal decision prohibiting Sunoco from including its oil sales to third parties intended as inventory exchanges when computing its business activity allocable to New York would result in confusion for other companies, the company told a state court Monday.
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June 01, 2026
Md. Tax Dept. To Study Blockchain Use For Property Disputes
Maryland's Department of Assessments and Taxation will study the use of blockchain technology for verifying real property ownership and assess the technology's potential to help resolve certain property disputes under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 01, 2026
Md. Authorizes Tax Credits For Service Station Conversions
Maryland authorized local governments to grant property tax credits for service stations that are converted to other uses under legislation signed by the governor.
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May 29, 2026
Ohio Justices Reject School Boards' Tax Appeal Claims
An Ohio law that bars school boards from appealing decisions involving valuations of properties they don't own or lease to the state Board of Tax Appeals doesn't allow them to bring those cases to county courts instead, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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May 29, 2026
Md. Expands Urban Agriculture Property Tax Credit Eligibility
Maryland loosened eligibility requirements for a local option property tax credit for urban agricultural activities under a bill signed by the governor.
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May 29, 2026
Md. To Study Potential Tax Break For Farm Electricity
Maryland directed its comptroller to study and report on exempting electricity from the state's sales tax when used for certain agricultural purposes under a bill signed by the governor.
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May 29, 2026
La. Panel Tosses Phillips 66's Late Appraisal In Valuation Fight
A Phillips 66 oil refinery can't submit an appraisal that it received in its protest of a $1.72 billion valuation of its property because the company didn't order the appraisal before the deadline to lodge its complaint, a Louisiana appeals court ruled.
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May 29, 2026
Pa. Temporarily Drops Business Income Rule Proposal
A regulation that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue proposed to outline what constitutes apportionable business income has been rescinded after years of concerns raised by stakeholders.
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May 29, 2026
Taxation With Representation: Latham, White & Case, Vischer
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment, Eli Lilly and Co. buys three companies involved in vaccine development, and nuclear energy company Newcleo Ltd. says it plans to go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company, NewHold Investment Corp. III.
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May 29, 2026
NY Tribunal Remands Fight Over Interest In Co.'s Tax Protest
A New York tribunal remanded a dispute over how sales tax overpayments from two market research firms should affect interest in their tax refund claims, saying an administrative law judge needs to examine the issue further.
NY Panel Probes Professor's Challenge Of Remote Tax Bill
New York appellate court justices pressed a New York university professor Monday over his arguments that the state illegally subjected him to income tax for days he worked from his home in Connecticut while the school was closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Justices Reject Fla.'s Challenge To Calif. Apportionment Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to weigh Florida's claims that a special apportionment rule in California unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate commerce by penalizing corporations that operate outside California.
State & Local Tax Takeaways From May
From a New York opinion on federal preemption of a state rule to an argument on income-producing activity in South Carolina and a New Hampshire dispute over capital loss carrybacks in a combined group, May was a busy month for state and local tax cases. Here, Law360 looks at these and other highlights from the past month.
NY Panel Probes Professor's Challenge Of Remote Tax Bill
New York appellate court justices pressed a New York university professor Monday over his arguments that the state illegally subjected him to income tax for days he worked from his home in Connecticut while the school was closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Justices Reject Fla.'s Challenge To Calif. Apportionment Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to weigh Florida's claims that a special apportionment rule in California unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate commerce by penalizing corporations that operate outside California.
State & Local Tax Takeaways From May
From a New York opinion on federal preemption of a state rule to an argument on income-producing activity in South Carolina and a New Hampshire dispute over capital loss carrybacks in a combined group, May was a busy month for state and local tax cases. Here, Law360 looks at these and other highlights from the past month.
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Law360 Will Track 2024 Ballot Measures On Real-Time Map
As citizens across the country weigh in on federal, state and local elections this November, Law360's 2024 ballot measure map will track election results for tax-related ballot measures in real time. Here, Law360 dives into what's on the ballots in Georgia, Nevada, Wyoming and Denver.
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Law360 Revenue Report Map Tracks Health Of State Coffers
As state coffers fluctuate because of federal pandemic aid drying up, demographics shifting and remote work becoming commonplace, Law360 Tax Authority is providing up-to-date coverage on state tax revenue with the launch of its Revenue Report Map.
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State & Local Tax Takeaways From May
From a New York opinion on federal preemption of a state rule to an argument on income-producing activity in South Carolina and a New Hampshire dispute over capital loss carrybacks in a combined group, May was a busy month for state and local tax cases. Here, Law360 looks at these and other highlights from the past month.
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Law360 Reveals Titans Of The Plaintiffs Bar
This past year, 10 lawyers across the country at plaintiffs' firms big and small helped secure millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients, going up against powerful defendants like Google, Monsanto and the Trump administration, earning the attorneys recognition as Law360's Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar for 2026.
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Bears' Best Gameplan: Playing Ill. And Ind. Off Of Each Other
Creating a multibillion-dollar competition between Illinois and Indiana to build the Chicago Bears' new stadium is a strategy that has become increasingly popular among pro franchises that can leverage tax and financial incentives, and even real estate deals.
Expert Analysis
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2 'Rocket Dockets' And The Rules That Propel Them
The fastest civil trial courts in the country are currently in the Eastern District of Virginia and the Southern District of Florida, and their chief judges provide insights into the court rules that keep them ahead, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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NY's Tax On 2nd Homes Compounds Residency Tax Risks
New York’s recently enacted surcharge on high-value second homes reflects a nationwide legislative trend of using the residency tax framework more aggressively, which brings new considerations for business owners who maintain a residence while asserting domicile elsewhere, says Mark Parthemer at Glenmede.
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A Playground Of Unsound Tax Policy: SALT In Review
From the California governor's proposed taxing of software sales to a Minnesota bill that targets executive pay, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Your Next Litigation Hold Should Cover AI Chat Logs
The Delaware Chancery Court’s recent decision in Fortis Advisors v. Krafton to treat a CEO’s artificial intelligence chats as substantive evidence is being read as a discovery warning to litigators, but there is a second duty-to-preserve lesson that is especially pertinent to in-house counsel, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.
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Tax Highlights From Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session
Georgia's two-year legislative cycle recently concluded with the enactment of several significant tax bills that reflect efforts to modernize tax policy in response to evolving economic priorities, and a broader trend toward increased scrutiny of administrative agency interpretations, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Studying Foreign Languages Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Studying Italian and Japanese has shown me that learning a new language can benefit a legal career in several ways, including by demonstrating the importance of approaching problems from a fresh perspective and the value of practicing patience with colleagues and clients, says Anna King at Genworth Financial.
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Sold Inventory May Drive Tax Treatment Of Tariff Refunds
Companies determining the tax treatment of refunds expected following the U.S. Supreme Court's February decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act should consider whether the tariff costs have already reduced their income considering the cost of goods sold, say attorneys at McDermott.
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Tax Teams Get No Bright-Line Rule From AI Privilege Cases
Three recent appellate decisions that considered artificial intelligence in the context of attorney-client privilege protections illustrate that taxpayers and tax practitioners alike must consider the pertinent facts on a case-by-case basis, with particular attention to confidentiality, disclosure risk and system design, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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NY Times Word Puzzles Make Me A Better Lawyer
Every morning I let The New York Times humble me with word games, which offer a chance to recalibrate my brain before the day's chaos arrives and remind me that a solution — whether to a puzzle or employment law issue — almost always exists once I find the right angle, says Amy Epstein Gluck at Pierson Ferdinand.
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Law School's Missed Lesson: Diagnose Before Arguing
Law school often skips over explicitly teaching students how to determine what kind of problem a case presents before they commit to a particular doctrinal path, which risks building arguments that are internally coherent but externally misaligned, says Melanie Oxhorn at Kobre & Kim.
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Judges On AI: How Courts Can Survive The Tech Revolution
Colorado Supreme Court Justice Maria Berkenkotter and Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Lino Lipinsky de Orlov discuss how artificial intelligence has already fundamentally altered the legal system and offer tips for courts navigating deepfakes, hallucinations and a gap in access to AI tools.
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A Ruling That Defies Logic In New York: SALT In Review
From a ruling on P.L. 86-272 in New York state to the Illinois governor's call to defund his state's independent tax tribunal, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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3 AI Adoption Mistakes GCs Should Avoid
The pressure in-house legal teams face to quickly adopt artificial intelligence tools, combined with budget constraints and the need to evaluate a crowded market of options, sets the stage for implementation mistakes that are often difficult to undo, says former 23andMe general counsel Guy Chayoun.