State & Local
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January 09, 2025
Colo. Bill Seeks Confidentiality Rules For Sales Tax Probes
Colorado would implement uniform confidentiality standards to protect taxpayer information obtained in local sales or use tax investigations under legislation introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Ala. Revenue Collection Through Dec. Down $6M
Alabama general revenue collection from July through December underperformed collection for the same period last fiscal year by $6 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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January 09, 2025
Ind. Senate Bill Floats Increase To Tax Deduction For Rent
Indiana would increase the state's rental payment income tax credit by $1,000 as part of a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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January 09, 2025
Conn. House Bill Seeks Overtime Pay Income Tax Exemption
Connecticut would exempt employees' earned overtime pay from income tax under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Ariz. Bill Seeks Tax Credits For Land Taken For Border Wall
Arizona property owners would be entitled to income tax credits equal to the fair market value of land that is used by the federal government for construction of a border wall under a bill prefiled in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Ind. Seeks Sales Tax Break For Feminine Hygiene Products
Indiana would exempt feminine hygiene products and adult diapers from the state's sales tax as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 09, 2025
Hochul Floats Curbing Tax Breaks For PE Home Investments
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is seeking to curtail certain tax breaks for private equity firms that invest in certain residential properties, saying the policy would make more of the state's housing stock available to individual homebuyers.
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January 08, 2025
La. Revenue Dept. Stops Mailing Sales Tax Return Forms
The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that it will no longer mail state sales tax return forms to businesses, saying taxpayers can either file and pay the taxes electronically or download copies of the return on their own.
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January 08, 2025
ND Senate Bill Would Require Disclosure Of Any Tax Incentive
North Dakota would require the state tax commissioner to disclose information about any tax incentive claimed by a taxpayer at the request of certain lawmakers as part of a bill the state Senate's Finance and Taxation Committee considered Wednesday.
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January 08, 2025
Madigan Denies Extorting Developers For Law Firm Business
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified Wednesday that he never wanted a Chicago alderman to leverage his chairmanship of a powerful city council committee to steer business to Madigan's law firm, saying he merely asked for introductions to developers and felt "surprise and concern" when the alderman referenced a quid pro quo deal.
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January 08, 2025
H&R Block To Pay $7M Fine In False Ad Settlement With FTC
Tax preparation giant H&R Block will pay a $7 million fine to help customers harmed by what the Federal Trade Commission called its deceptive advertising practices and make it easier for customers to downgrade to cheaper products under a settlement with the agency announced Wednesday.
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January 08, 2025
Colo. Ballot Proposal Would Tax Vacant Properties
Colorado would impose a tax on vacant properties, with the revenue going to public school teacher bonuses, under a measure proposed for the November 2025 ballot.
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January 08, 2025
Maine House Bill Seeks Tax Conformity With Federal Code
Maine would conform state tax law with the Internal Revenue Code as amended through 2024 under a bill filed in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
Wis. Gov. Calls For Letting Taxpayers Start Ballot Initiatives
Wisconsin's governor voiced his support for allowing residents to create ballot measures, which he said would lead to policies that better "reflect the will of the people."
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January 08, 2025
Calif. Woman Can't Reduce Tax From Property Sale, OTA Says
A Californian failed to prove she was eligible for a reduction in the tax liability assessed on capital gains that resulted from a property sale, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 08, 2025
Ky. House Bill Seeks To Reduce Flat Income Tax Rate
Kentucky would reduce the rate of its flat income tax by half a percentage point as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
NY Bill Aims To Increase Tax On GILTI, Raise Top Biz Tax Rate
New York would reduce the amount of global intangible low-taxed income that is exempt from state tax and nearly double the top corporation franchise tax rate under a bill filed Wednesday in the state Senate.
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January 08, 2025
Calif. Egg Farm Isn't Eligible For Research Credit, OTA Rules
The owners of a California egg farm can't claim the state's research and development tax credit for the 2012 tax year because the projects didn't constitute experimentation, the Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 08, 2025
Md. Bill Would Drop Residency Tax Threshold To 3 Months
Maryland would reduce the threshold for residency for income tax purposes from six months to three under legislation introduced Wednesday in the state's General Assembly.
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January 08, 2025
Ky. House Bill Would Exempt Nonprofits From Sales Tax
Kentucky would exempt nonprofit institutions from sales tax on the purchase or sale of personal property or services as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
Ky. Wouldn't Tax Tips And Overtime Pay Under House Bill
Kentucky would exclude payment received from tips and overtime pay from the calculations of individual income tax liability as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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January 08, 2025
Md. Bills Float Allowing Tech Cos. To Transfer Tax Benefits
Certain technology companies in Maryland would be allowed to transfer unused tax benefits to other businesses under legislation introduced Wednesday in the state's General Assembly.
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January 08, 2025
Md. Bill Would Allow County Tax Hikes On High Incomes
Maryland counties would be allowed to raise their local income tax rates for high incomes, with the revenue taxed at the higher rates dedicated to public transit and education, under legislation introduced Wednesday in the state General Assembly.
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January 07, 2025
Ex-Ill. Speaker Madigan Testifies In His Racketeering Trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took the stand in his own defense Tuesday, testifying that he neither traded his public office for private gain nor demanded or accepted anything valuable in exchange for his official action, adding that he was "very angry" to learn that people who he'd recommended for jobs did little to no work.
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January 07, 2025
'Unflattering' Story Not Defamatory, Gannett Says
A tax firm's defamation suit against USA Today should be tossed, the newspaper's owner told Texas justices Monday, arguing that a 2021 investigative series was not defamatory even if its "gist" was "unflattering."
Amazon Defends Pre-Wayfair Tax Stance At SC High Court
Amazon's reading of a South Carolina law concerning which businesses were required to collect and remit sales tax prior to the landmark Wayfair decision is reasonable, and the state's highest court should rely on it, the online retail giant told the South Carolina justices.
Detroit Settles Protracted Tax Fight Over Holding Co.'s Gain
Detroit reached a tentative settlement in a long-running tax assessment dispute stemming from a holding company's gain from selling stock in a Canadian tobacco testing company, the city said in a court filing Tuesday.
Newsom Says No New Taxes, No Deficit, In Early Budget Look
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Monday not to raise taxes in the upcoming budget cycle for the state, while providing an early look at a $322 billion budget that differs from the previous two years by not having a deficit.
Amazon Defends Pre-Wayfair Tax Stance At SC High Court
Amazon's reading of a South Carolina law concerning which businesses were required to collect and remit sales tax prior to the landmark Wayfair decision is reasonable, and the state's highest court should rely on it, the online retail giant told the South Carolina justices.
Detroit Settles Protracted Tax Fight Over Holding Co.'s Gain
Detroit reached a tentative settlement in a long-running tax assessment dispute stemming from a holding company's gain from selling stock in a Canadian tobacco testing company, the city said in a court filing Tuesday.
Newsom Says No New Taxes, No Deficit, In Early Budget Look
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Monday not to raise taxes in the upcoming budget cycle for the state, while providing an early look at a $322 billion budget that differs from the previous two years by not having a deficit.
Editor's Pick
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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.
Featured Stories
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What Banking Attorneys Are Watching In The Courts In 2025
Lawsuits pushing back on novel state-level consumer protection laws and a host of Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulatory actions are top of mind for financial services attorneys heading into the new year. Here, Law360 previews what's on tap.
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Federal Tax Policy To Watch In 2025
While Republicans will hold majorities in both chambers of Congress in 2025, internal party divisions and procedural hurdles could complicate the GOP's effort to renew its 2017 tax overhaul law. Here, Law360 details federal tax policy to watch this year.
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State And Local Tax Cases To Watch In 2025
From a matter concerning the taxability of a corporate stock sale to issues of apportionment and sourcing, 2025 promises to reveal a lot about state and local tax law. Here, Law360 examines state and local tax cases to watch this year.
Expert Analysis
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Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation
Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.
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Tops In Their Field: SALT In Review
RSM's David Brunori begins 2025 with a second annual roundup of the nation's best state tax agencies.
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How Changes In State Gift Card Laws May Affect Cos. In 2025
2024 state legislative movements around the escheatment of unused gift card balances and consumer fraud protections should prompt issuers to consider whether changes in company domicile or blanket cash-back policies are needed in the new year, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025
As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.
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Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team
In a compressed economy, convincing the C-suite to invest in additional legal talent can be a herculean task, but a convincing pitch — supported by metrics and cost analyses — may help in-house counsel justify the growth of their team, say Elizabeth Smith and Roger Garceau at Major Lindsey.
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When US Privilege Law Applies To Docs Made Outside The US
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As globalization manifests itself in disputes over foreign-created documents, a California federal court’s recent trademark decision illustrates nuances of both U.S. privilege frameworks and foreign evidentiary protections that attorneys must increasingly bear in mind, say attorneys at Hunton.
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The Right Direction Is South: SALT In Review
From Louisiana's tax overhaul to the Mississippi governor's quest to repeal the individual income tax, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School
Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.
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Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware
Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out
In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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California Supreme Court's Year In Review
Attorneys at Horvitz & Levy highlight notable decisions on major questions from the California Supreme Court's last term, including voter initiatives, hostile work environment and the economic loss rule.