State & Local
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March 24, 2025
No Evidence To Lower Home Value, Mass. Panel Says
A Massachusetts panel declined to drop a condominium unit's valuation in a decision released Monday, rejecting the owner's argument that local assessors had increased home valuations in that particular area more than for other homes in the town.
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March 24, 2025
Utah Revenue Collection Through Feb. Rises $352M
Utah's general revenue collection from July through February outpaced collections made during the same period last fiscal year by $352 million, according to the state Tax Commission.
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March 24, 2025
Wis. Revenues Through Feb. Up $698M
Wisconsin's general revenue collections from July through February outpaced collections made during the same period last year by $698 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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March 24, 2025
Minn. County Late To Accept Property Tax Deal, Court Says
An offer to a Minnesota county to settle a tax valuation dispute was not accepted within a reasonable period of time and is not valid, the Minnesota Tax Court said, rejecting the county's request to enforce the agreement.
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March 21, 2025
Md. Panels OK High-Earner Tax Hike, IT Tax In Budget Plan
Maryland would raise its tax rate for high-income earners and create a tax on computer and information technology services under a budget package advanced by a pair of state House committees in line with a deal announced by state leaders.
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March 21, 2025
Mich. Judge Dismisses $217M Dam Repair Tax Challenge
A Michigan federal judge has dismissed a pair of lawsuits alleging a $217 million special assessment to fund the reconstruction of dams destroyed in 2020 floods was unfairly levied on certain properties, finding homeowners had the opportunity to oppose the assessment and litigate their claims in state court.
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March 21, 2025
Colo. Will Boost Confidentiality Standard For Sales Tax Audits
There will be enhanced confidentiality standards in Colorado for information held by third-party sales tax auditors under a law signed by the governor.
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March 21, 2025
Md. Nonprofit's Property Used As Home Isn't Exempt
A Maryland property owned by a nonprofit isn't exempt from property tax, because it's used as the founder's home and not mainly for charitable purposes, the state tax court affirmed.
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March 21, 2025
Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Income Tax Elimination Plan
Mississippi's House of Representatives passed a bill to reduce the state's flat income tax rate to 3% by the end of the decade and eventually eliminate it, with the legislation now going to the governor.
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March 21, 2025
Taxation With Representation: Cravath, Paul Weiss, Cooley
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Google acquires Wiz, QXO Inc. acquires Beacon Roofing Supply, and the Boston Celtics are bought by a group led by private equity firm co-founder William Chisholm.
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March 21, 2025
NM Senate OKs Quantum Facility Tax Credit, Liquor Tax Hike
New Mexico would create an income tax credit for quantum facility investments and increase the state's liquor excise tax under an amended bill passed by the state Senate.
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March 20, 2025
NJ Lawmakers Advance Gains Tax Break For Small Biz Stock
New Jersey would offer a capital gains tax deduction for sales of certain qualified small business stock under a bill advanced by a state Assembly committee Thursday that supporters say aims to align the state with the federal tax treatment of the transactions.
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March 20, 2025
IRS SALT Cap Workaround Rule Unlawful, 2nd Circ. Told
The Internal Revenue Service unlawfully created a rule prohibiting workarounds to the federal cap on state and local tax deductions, a New Jersey deputy attorney general told a Second Circuit panel Thursday, asking the appellate judges to overturn a lower court ruling that upheld the rule.
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March 20, 2025
Va. Extends Sales Tax Break For Aircraft Parts
Virginia extended by five years a sales and use tax exemption for parts and supplies used for aircraft maintenance under a bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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March 20, 2025
La. Court Reinstates Cancer Center's Property Tax Appeal
The Louisiana Tax Commission must hear a refund claim brought by a cancer center that said it mistakenly paid assessed property taxes despite being exempt, a state appeals court ruled, finding the center had a right to appeal the assessment.
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March 20, 2025
Jurisdictional Uncertainty Helps Preserve Ill. Tax Bias Suit
Cook County property owners who mistakenly brought discriminatory assessment accusations in state court before taking their allegations to federal court can continue pursuing those claims, an Illinois judge said, rejecting the county's timeliness challenge.
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March 20, 2025
Frost Brown Adds Former Houston City Atty To Finance Team
Frost Brown Todd LLP announced that it has hired an attorney from the ranks of Houston's city government to strengthen its public finance group, adding his expertise in state and local government operations, taxation and economic development.
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March 20, 2025
Mich. House Approves 6-Fold Rate Hike To Old Biz Tax Regime
Michigan would impose a roughly six-fold increase to the tax rate that applies to businesses that elect to continue filing under a former corporate tax system, under legislation the state House approved as part of a package to increase transportation funding.
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March 20, 2025
Former Ore. Doctor's Deduction For Insurance Premiums OK'd
A former Oregon doctor's payments of $2.5 million to a captive insurer are deductible from his state taxable income, the Oregon Tax Court ruled, saying an agreement the taxpayer reached with the Internal Revenue Service did not bar the deductions.
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March 20, 2025
NY Biz Wrongly Denied Sales Tax Certificate, ALJ Says
A New York business was wrongly denied a sales tax certificate by the state's tax agency, an administrative law judge said in a ruling released Thursday, finding the agency failed to provide proof that the company's owner had outstanding tax debt.
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March 20, 2025
Minn. Bill Seeks Tax Credit For Corp. HQ Investments
Minnesota would create a refundable corporate franchise tax credit for large companies that have headquarters or similar facilities in the state and make certain investments under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.
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March 20, 2025
Miss. Revenue Collection Through February Up $4M
Mississippi's general fund revenue from July through February outpaced collections made during the same period last year by $4 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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March 20, 2025
Minn. Bill Seeks Millionaire Tax To Offset Medicaid Cuts
Minnesota would create a new tax bracket for individual income above $1 million and set the tax rate at a level to offset estimated changes in federal Medicaid funding under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.
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March 20, 2025
Minn. Senate Bill Would Require Franchise Tax Info Disclosure
Minnesota would require disclosure of corporate franchise tax information for certain large companies under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.
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March 20, 2025
ND Directs Lawmakers To Consider Tribal Land Tax Study
North Dakota directed state lawmakers to consider studying issues related to the taxation of land owned by enrolled tribal members who reside on Native American reservations under a bill signed by the governor.
Expert Analysis
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4 Legal Ethics Considerations For The New Year
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.
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What The Law Firm Of The Future Will Look Like
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.
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4 PR Pointers When Your Case Is In The News
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.
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10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case
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.
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Revenue Agencies At Their Finest: SALT In Review
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.
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Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends
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.
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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.
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How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season
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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5 Trends To Watch In Property And Casualty Class Actions
In 2023, class action decisions have altered the landscape for five major types of claims affecting property and casualty insurers — total loss vehicle valuation, labor depreciation, other structural loss estimating theories, total loss vehicle tax and regulatory fees, and New Mexico's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage sale requirements, say Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton at BakerHostetler.
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A Bold Idea And A Striking Disregard: SALT In Review
From a far-reaching proposal in Nebraska to a Minnesota government agency's disregard of case law, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area
When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.
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How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.
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The Pop Culture Docket: Judge D'Emic On Moby Grape
The 1968 Moby Grape song "Murder in My Heart for the Judge" tells the tale of a fictional defendant treated with scorn by the judge, illustrating how much the legal system has evolved in the past 50 years, largely due to problem-solving courts and the principles of procedural justice, says Kings County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Matthew D'Emic.