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Next Phase Of IEEPA Refund System 'Temporarily Delayed'
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has "temporarily delayed" the rollout of the next portion of its system for refunds of the struck-down global tariff regime while it makes sure the system doesn't incorrectly affect other paid duties, it told the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Ala. Won't Tax Nonresident Teleworkers, Revenue Dept. Says
Employers in Alabama should generally not withhold state income tax from wages paid to nonresident employees working in other states, the state tax department said Tuesday, notwithstanding a tribunal order that allowed the taxation of such teleworkers.
Tribunal Lets UK Tax Offshore Developer, Avoid £1B Refunds
The U.K. can levy £5.4 million ($7.4 million) in taxes on an Isle of Man developer's profits from selling land in Kent, the Upper Tribunal said Tuesday in a case that could allow HM Revenue & Customs to avoid issuing more than £1 billion in refunds.
Next Phase Of IEEPA Refund System 'Temporarily Delayed'
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has "temporarily delayed" the rollout of the next portion of its system for refunds of the struck-down global tariff regime while it makes sure the system doesn't incorrectly affect other paid duties, it told the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Ala. Won't Tax Nonresident Teleworkers, Revenue Dept. Says
Employers in Alabama should generally not withhold state income tax from wages paid to nonresident employees working in other states, the state tax department said Tuesday, notwithstanding a tribunal order that allowed the taxation of such teleworkers.
Tribunal Lets UK Tax Offshore Developer, Avoid £1B Refunds
The U.K. can levy £5.4 million ($7.4 million) in taxes on an Isle of Man developer's profits from selling land in Kent, the Upper Tribunal said Tuesday in a case that could allow HM Revenue & Customs to avoid issuing more than £1 billion in refunds.
Federal More
Publix is challenging the IRS' denial of a $2.6 million tax credit for research and development, claiming that the $38.3 million it spent developing software and private-label products should qualify, accordin... (more story)
Federal prosecutors told the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday to keep convicted Supreme Court attorney Thomas Goldstein behind bars while he appeals his conviction, arguing that he remains a serious flight risk with ... (more story)
An Oregon businessman who withheld employment taxes from employees' pay but did not pay the taxes to the IRS was sentenced to 42 months in prison for tax evasion and other crimes and ordered to pay nearly $1.2... (more story)
The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that Deloitte will pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations that its diversity, equity and inclusion policies discriminated against workers because of their race and... (more story)
Two workers aren't entitled to injunctive relief from IRS regulations that directed employers to overdeduct taxes from their employees' paychecks, a Texas federal court ruled, saying the pair's injury doesn't ... (more story)
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recently released memo outlining priorities for its newly created fraud division will shape how cases are identified, staffed and sequenced, meaning white collar defense work m... (more story)
Vedder has added a seasoned employee benefits and executive compensation partner from Winston Taylor LLP to join its practice as a new shareholder in Chicago, where she will advise clients on a wide range of r... (more story)
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Texas Appeals Court Says Co.'s Gear Correct On Tax Rolls
A Texas appeals panel ruled Wednesday that a company's natural gas compressors leased in Frio County were correctly listed on that locality's tax rolls despite the company's claims that the equipment was asses... (more story)
Mastercard Says Pa. Sourcing Reg Would Subvert Uniformity
A proposed regulation from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue would create a lack of uniformity between credit card companies and others regarding the sourcing of receipts, Mastercard told the department i... (more story)
OptumRx Seeks Quick Win In Apportionment Fight With Fla.
Florida's tax agency incorrectly excluded rebates for drugmakers from the sales factor of OptumRx, and the company's pharmacy benefit management services can't be sourced to Florida because they took place els... (more story)
Childcare Center Late To Claim Tax Break, Minn. Justices Told
A Minnesota childcare center failed to meet the statutory deadline for seeking a property tax exemption and was not entitled to judicial review of the tax break's denial, a county told the state Supreme Court,... (more story)
NJ Medicaid Fee Law Barred By ERISA, Trade Groups Argue
A coalition of restaurant, retail and hotel industry groups has urged a New Jersey federal court to strike down a state law requiring businesses to pay a fine when their employees are enrolled in the state Med... (more story)
Taxation With Representation: Fenwick, Hengeler Mueller
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Santander SA completes its acquisition of U.S. regional lender Webster Financial Corp., financial services company Stripe buys artificial intelligence routing platf... (more story)
Score One Very Big One Against Illegal Taxes: SALT In Review
From the defeat of Maryland's digital advertising tax to a Missouri election that defied expectation, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
A Texas appeals panel ruled Wednesday that a company's natural gas compressors leased in Frio County were correctly listed on that locality's tax rolls despite the company's claims that the equipment was asses... (more story)
A proposed regulation from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue would create a lack of uniformity between credit card companies and others regarding the sourcing of receipts, Mastercard told the department i... (more story)
Florida's tax agency incorrectly excluded rebates for drugmakers from the sales factor of OptumRx, and the company's pharmacy benefit management services can't be sourced to Florida because they took place els... (more story)
A Minnesota childcare center failed to meet the statutory deadline for seeking a property tax exemption and was not entitled to judicial review of the tax break's denial, a county told the state Supreme Court,... (more story)
A coalition of restaurant, retail and hotel industry groups has urged a New Jersey federal court to strike down a state law requiring businesses to pay a fine when their employees are enrolled in the state Med... (more story)
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Santander SA completes its acquisition of U.S. regional lender Webster Financial Corp., financial services company Stripe buys artificial intelligence routing platf... (more story)
From the defeat of Maryland's digital advertising tax to a Missouri election that defied expectation, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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EPPO Orders Arrests In €20M AirPods VAT Fraud Scheme
The European Public Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday that five people have been arrested in Czechia on suspicion of being part of a €20 million ($23.3 million) value-added tax fraud ring involving Apple AirP... (more story)
Albania Looks To Toss Judgment Enforcing $13M Award
Albania's state-owned oil company is urging a D.C. federal court to dismiss a default judgment enforcing a roughly $13 million arbitral award now owed to litigation funder Omni Bridgeway, saying the judgment w... (more story)
Romania Transfer Pricing Dispute Sent To Top EU Court
A Romanian court of appeal has asked the European Court of Justice to determine whether a national law requiring tax authorities to adjust transfer prices to the median value used by similar independent compan... (more story)
France May Extend Biz Tax To Relieve Economy, Minister Says
France's tax on large companies, originally intended as a temporary measure, could be extended into 2027 to ease economic pressures, the country's finance minister said.
Director Behind £19M Fraud Hit With Forgery Contempt Claims
The liquidators of a payroll services business persuaded a court on Tuesday to allow them to bring fresh contempt allegations against the company's former director, who allegedly used a forged medical report i... (more story)
Microsoft Says Consumer Must Arbitrate Tariff Refund Claims
Microsoft urged a Washington federal judge Friday to force arbitration of an Xbox buyer's proposed class action alleging the company seeks to pocket tariff refunds meant for customers — or toss the case entire... (more story)
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs On Canadian Vehicles, Steel
President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his trade war against Canada, saying he would implement 50% tariffs on vehicles and steel from the country in January, after a 50% levy took effect over the weekend o... (more story)
The European Public Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday that five people have been arrested in Czechia on suspicion of being part of a €20 million ($23.3 million) value-added tax fraud ring involving Apple AirP... (more story)
Albania's state-owned oil company is urging a D.C. federal court to dismiss a default judgment enforcing a roughly $13 million arbitral award now owed to litigation funder Omni Bridgeway, saying the judgment w... (more story)
A Romanian court of appeal has asked the European Court of Justice to determine whether a national law requiring tax authorities to adjust transfer prices to the median value used by similar independent compan... (more story)
France's tax on large companies, originally intended as a temporary measure, could be extended into 2027 to ease economic pressures, the country's finance minister said.
The liquidators of a payroll services business persuaded a court on Tuesday to allow them to bring fresh contempt allegations against the company's former director, who allegedly used a forged medical report i... (more story)
Microsoft urged a Washington federal judge Friday to force arbitration of an Xbox buyer's proposed class action alleging the company seeks to pocket tariff refunds meant for customers — or toss the case entire... (more story)
President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his trade war against Canada, saying he would implement 50% tariffs on vehicles and steel from the country in January, after a 50% levy took effect over the weekend o... (more story)