State & Local
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February 10, 2025
Ill. House Bill Seeks Broadband Equipment Sales Tax Break
Illinois would create a sales and use tax exemption for equipment used to provide broadband services under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
NM Bill Would Exclude Some Healthcare Services From Tax
New Mexico would make the sales of some medical equipment and healthcare services deductible from the state's gross receipts tax under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
Ill. House Bill Seeks Study Of Eliminating Property Tax System
Illinois would direct its Department of Revenue and the governor's Office and Management and Budget to determine the possibility of eliminating the state's property tax system and replacing the revenue with income tax receipts under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
Minn. Senate Bill Would Restructure Income Tax Brackets
Minnesota would eliminate its lowest income tax bracket and alter its remaining tax brackets under a bill introduced Monday in the state Senate.
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February 10, 2025
Ill. House Bill Seeks Income Tax Deduction For Betting Losses
Illinois would create an income tax deduction for losses from some betting transactions under a bill filed in the House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
NM House Bill Seeks Small-Biz Tax Credit For Disasters
New Mexico would allow small businesses that have been affected by a disaster to claim a tax credit under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
Skadden Adds Designer Of Tax Cut Act's Int'l Provisions In DC
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP announced Monday it has hired a tax attorney who helped create some international provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and who joins the firm as House Republicans signal they'll vote to renew some measures of that bill that are set to expire.
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February 10, 2025
Md. Bill Aims To Extend Apprenticeship Credit, End Wage Rule
Maryland would extend its apprenticeship tax credit by six years and remove the credit's requirement that apprentices be paid at least half the prevailing wage under legislation introduced in the state House of Delegates.
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February 10, 2025
Conn. Net Revenue Through Dec. Up $421M From Last Year
Connecticut general net revenues from July through December outpaced the same period last fiscal year by $421 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue Services.
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February 10, 2025
Md. House Bill Would Tax Sugary Beverages
Maryland would charge an excise tax on sugary drinks of 2 cents per ounce, adjusted annually, under a bill introduced in the state House of Delegates.
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February 10, 2025
Pillsbury Recruits Former Mayer Brown Tax Pro In NY
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP said it has recruited a former Mayer Brown LLP tax expert to serve as a partner in Pillsbury's New York office.
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February 10, 2025
Md. Bill Seeks Tax Credit For Small Biz Cybersecurity
Maryland would allow a refundable tax credit for some costs of cybersecurity measures undertaken by small businesses under legislation introduced in the state House of Delegates.
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February 10, 2025
Ill. Bill Seeks Income Tax Break For Child Care Property Tax
Illinois would create an individual and corporate income tax deduction for property taxes paid by privately owned child care centers under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 10, 2025
Ill. House Bill Would Cut Sales Tax On Diapers, Baby Wipes
Illinois would reduce its retail sales tax rate for diapers and baby wipes under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 07, 2025
Md. Bill Would Bar Local Taxes On Carryout Bags
Maryland would bar local governments from imposing new taxes or other charges on carryout bags used by retail consumers under legislation introduced Friday.
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February 07, 2025
Ill. DOR Rule Would Carry Out Sales Tax Sourcing Change
The Illinois Department of Revenue would implement a recent law requiring out-of-state sellers to use destination sourcing for remitting sales tax under a proposed rule released Friday.
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February 07, 2025
SD General Revenues Through Jan. Beat Forecast By $2.5M
South Dakota's general fund revenue collection from July through January outpaced estimates by $2.5 million, the state's Bureau of Finance and Management said.
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February 07, 2025
Colo. Panel OKs Extending Advanced Industry Tax Credit
Colorado would extend its advanced industry investment tax credit for five years under legislation approved by the House Finance Committee.
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February 07, 2025
NH Tax Revenues Through Jan. $39M Under Forecast
New Hampshire's revenue collection from July through January trailed estimates by $39 million, according to the state Department of Administrative Services.
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February 07, 2025
Kentucky Will Reduce Its Flat Income Tax Rate
Beginning in 2026, Kentucky will lower its flat individual income tax rate by half of a percentage point under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 07, 2025
Minn. House Bill Seeks Amendment To Refund Budget Surplus
Minnesota would propose a constitutional amendment that, if approved, would create a tax relief account to give taxpayers refunds of surplus state revenue under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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February 07, 2025
Colo. House Panel Narrowly OKs Sundance Film Credit Bill
Colorado would enact a $34 million tax credit to attract the Sundance Film Festival under legislation passed by a House committee over concerns it provides undue benefit to one community and one entity.
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February 07, 2025
Iowa Tax Revenue Collection Through Jan. Down $243M
Iowa's total receipts from July through January were $243 million lower than the same period last year, according to a report by the state Department of Management.
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February 07, 2025
RI Digital Ad Tax Plan Invites Legal Challenges, COST Says
Rhode Island's proposal to create a tax on digital advertising revenues over $1 billion would face similar constitutional concerns that have plagued the similar Maryland tax, the Council on State Taxation told Rhode Island lawmakers.
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February 07, 2025
Taxation With Representation: Kirkland, Latham, Skadden
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Triumph Group goes private via Berkshire Partners and Warburg Pincus affiliates, alternative asset manager TPG buys Altus Power, Globus Medical buys Nevro Corp., and Honeywell separates its automation and aerospace technology businesses, resulting in the formation of three distinct companies.
Expert Analysis
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The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Djerassi On Super Bowl 52
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy Djerassi discusses how Super Bowl 52, in which the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the New England Patriots, provides an apt metaphor for alternative dispute resolution processes in commercial business cases.
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Envy, Regressivity And Other Sins: SALT In Review
From a California official's remarks on a star athlete's contract to another study documenting the regressivity of tax policies across the land, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success
Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.
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6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice
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.
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Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga
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.
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7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond
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.
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Other Views On Administration And Land Tax: SALT In Review
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.
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5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2024
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.
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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.