State & Local
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November 20, 2024
NY Says Changes To Fed. Tax Return Reset Refund Timeline
A couple living in Switzerland for part of each year timely filed their claim for overpaid New York state income taxes dating back to 2011 soon after winning double-taxation relief under the Swiss-U.S. tax treaty in 2018, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Tax Withholding Not Needed For Foreign Board Member
A New York company that appointed an Italian citizen to its board of directors does not have to withhold state income tax for payments made to that board member, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Justices Nix Alcatel-Lucent's $4M Tax Refund
Recent precedent should not be applied retroactively when deciding if a flat-dollar cap on Alcatel-Lucent's net loss deduction violated the Pennsylvania Constitution, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, nixing the company's $4 million income tax refund granted by a Commonwealth Court panel.
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November 20, 2024
NJ Power Broker, Attys Demand Wiretap Docs In RICO Case
George E. Norcross III, a politically influential insurance executive in New Jersey, and others accused alongside him of a massive racketeering scheme demanded Wednesday that state prosecutors turn over complete wiretap application information dating back to 2016, arguing that those details form the core of the state's case against them.
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November 20, 2024
NY Says LLC's Partners Can Subtract Payroll Expense Shares
Partners of a New York limited liability company may subtract from their state taxable income their distributive shares of payroll expenses that were not allowed to be deducted from their federal income, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
NY Says Couple Can't Carry Forward Charitable Deduction
A New York couple cannot carry over a deduction for a charitable donation to subsequent tax years as there is nothing in the state's statutes that allows for such a move, the state's tax department said.
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November 20, 2024
Boston Mayor Touts Property Tax Relief Bill Before Panel
Massachusetts lawmakers should allow Boston to adjust its property tax calculations to stabilize the share borne by residences, mitigating an impending tax hike, and boost a business personal property tax exemption, Boston's mayor told a legislative panel Wednesday.
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November 20, 2024
La. Total Revenue In Oct. Falls $242M From Last Year
Louisiana revenue in October fell $242 million from the total for the same month last year, according to a report from the state Department of Revenue.
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November 20, 2024
Neb. Revenue Collection Through Oct. Matches Estimate
Nebraska's total net revenue from July through October was level with estimates, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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November 20, 2024
NY Resident Owes Tax On Bonuses For Work Out Of State
A New York resident who lived out of the country until late 2018 owes state and New York City tax on bonuses and stock units that were paid in 2019 for work done in prior years, the state tax agency said.
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November 20, 2024
Ill. Revenue Through Oct. Beats Forecast By $415M
Illinois' general revenue collection from July through October outpaced a government forecast by $415 million, according to the state Office of Management and Budget.
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November 20, 2024
Va. Furniture Retailer Correctly Taxed, Commissioner Rules
A Virginia furniture retailer that entered a lease agreement with a vendor for the use of product-imaging equipment but failed to remit the required sales and use tax was correctly issued an assessment, the state tax commissioner ruled.
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November 19, 2024
MTC Form Aims To Placate Tax Leery Post-Wayfair Sellers
The Multistate Tax Commission hopes to finalize a form that certifies that marketplace facilitators will collect taxes on behalf of marketplace sellers, a commission director announced Tuesday, saying the document would assuage concerns from sellers who are reluctant to halt their tax responsibilities.
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November 19, 2024
MTC Partnership Group Eyes Sourcing Of Business Income
The Multistate Tax Commission group working on the state taxation of partnerships pondered Tuesday how to source the business income of partnerships, especially those with complex structures.
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November 19, 2024
States Should Revisit Biz HQ Sourcing Rules, MTC Attys Say
States should rethink the concept of sourcing nonbusiness income to where a multistate company is commercially domiciled, Multistate Tax Commission attorneys suggested Tuesday, saying the expansion of remote work has made it more difficult to pin down where some companies' operations are headquartered.
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November 19, 2024
Ohio Board OKs Income Approach In Two Theater Valuations
Two Ohio movie theaters should be valued using the income approach to valuation applied by a county appraiser, the state tax board said in separate rulings involving two counties.
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November 19, 2024
NJ Senate Bill Floats Tax Credits For AI Apprenticeships
New Jersey would provide individual and corporation income tax credits to employers that offer apprenticeships in the artificial intelligence industry under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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November 19, 2024
Ind. Revenue Through Oct. Falls $243M Short Of Forecast
Indiana general revenue collection from July through October underperformed an estimate by $243 million, according to the state Budget Agency.
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November 19, 2024
Microsoft Asks Ore. Tax Court To Revisit Repatriation Finding
The Oregon Tax Court was wrong in its analysis of Microsoft Corp.'s taxable income in the state when it rejected the company's proposals for alternative treatment of its repatriated foreign earnings, the company said.
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November 19, 2024
NY Tax Collections Through Oct. Up $14B, Department Says
New York's total tax collection from April through October grew $14.13 billion compared with the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Taxation and Finance.
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November 19, 2024
La. Lays Out Documentation Rules For Gains Deductions
Entities that claim a net capital gains deduction in Louisiana need to file copies of their last two returns in the state or states where the income was reported if the gains are over $250,000, the Louisiana Department of Revenue said in a regulation.
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November 19, 2024
Va. Revenue Through Oct. Grows $732M
Virginia's general revenue collection from July through October was $732 million higher than it was during the same period last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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November 19, 2024
Key Takeaways From 2024 In Unclaimed Property Law
Michigan's highest court is set to decide whether the state waited too long to demand that Disney and a restaurant company remit unclaimed property, one of several major developments that could have a role in reshaping a continuously growing field of practice for state tax lawyers. Here, Law360 presents key takeaways from 2024 in unclaimed property law.
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November 18, 2024
Mo. Bank Properly Valued At $1.1M, Commission Rules
A Missouri property that is owned and operated by a bank branch was properly valued at $1.1 million, the state's tax commission ruled, saying the bank's appraiser was not persuasive in her argument that the value should be lowered to $725,000.
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November 18, 2024
Apple, Google Implore Md. Court To End Digital Ad Tax
The Maryland Tax Court doesn't need further evidentiary hearings to reach a decision to strike down the state's digital advertising tax, Peacock, Google and Apple told the court.
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.