State & Local

  • June 04, 2025

    Va. Supreme Court Won't Review Partnership Tax Dispute

    The Virginia Supreme Court refused to take up an appeal by the state's tax agency of a ruling that rejected its use of a blended apportionment formula to calculate a corporate partner's tax liability on income from a minority partnership interest.

  • June 04, 2025

    Senate May Clash With House On SALT Cap, Energy Credits

    Senate Republicans are working to finalize the chamber's version of the House's nearly $4 trillion tax bill, and the Senate's bill is likely to conflict with the House's over proposed changes to the state and local tax deduction and green energy credits.

  • June 04, 2025

    Calif. OTA OKs $300K Penalty On Deutsche Bank

    Deutsche Bank did not show cause to have a California tax agency abate more than $300,000 in penalties for the 2021 tax year, the state's Office of Tax Appeals ruled.

  • June 04, 2025

    Mo. Appeals Court Upholds City Tax On REIT's Rental Income

    Healthcare real estate investment trust Ventas Inc.'s receipt of rental income earned from four medical office buildings in Kansas City, Missouri, is a business activity subject to the city's earnings tax, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled, affirming a lower court decision.

  • June 04, 2025

    Boston Condo Owned By LLC Wins Partial Exemption

    A Boston condominium owned by a single-member limited liability company is eligible for a partial tax exemption as a primary residence, the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board said in an opinion released Wednesday, reversing the determination of the city board of assessors.

  • June 04, 2025

    Wis. Court Says PL 86-272 Can't Shield Fla. Travel Co.

    A Florida-based travel service can't claim P.L. 86-272 barred Wisconsin's taxation of the company's activities in the state, a Wisconsin appeals court ruled, backing a corporate income and franchise tax assessment by the state's tax agency.

  • June 04, 2025

    Ohio Justices Told State Tax Commish Overvalued Pipeline

    The Ohio tax commissioner overvalued a pipeline, and the state tax appeals board erred in adopting that valuation instead of coming up with its own value, a pipeline company told the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday.

  • June 04, 2025

    Mass. Board Upholds Home Value Despite Owner's Claims

    A Massachusetts homeowner's claims of groundwater contamination, nearby illicit activities and noxious odors fell short of the evidence needed to reduce the property's tax valuation, a state board said in an opinion released Wednesday.

  • June 04, 2025

    Ohio Justice Questions School Board's Tax Appeal Claim

    An Ohio justice criticized a school board's claim that state law allows it to appeal administrative property valuation rulings to county courts when the board doesn't own the property at issue.

  • June 04, 2025

    Texas Revenue Through May Up 2.4% From Last Year

    Texas' revenue collection from September through May outpaced the total for the same period last fiscal year by 2.4%, according to the state comptroller of public accounts.

  • June 04, 2025

    Fla. Net Revenue Through April Beat Estimates By $276M

    Florida's net general revenue collection from June through April finished ahead of government forecasts by $276 million, according to a report by the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research.

  • June 04, 2025

    Ore. Ride-Hailing Driver Partly Denied Mileage Deductions

    An Oregon ride-hailing driver who contracted with Uber, Lyft and others is not eligible for certain income tax deductions for vehicle mileage because he did not provide the required documentation, the state's tax court ruled.

  • June 04, 2025

    Nev. Creates Rules For Cannabis Sellers' Tax Compliance

    Nevada established requirements cannabis sellers must meet to comply with state tax law governing wholesale and retail sales of cannabis, and laid out procedures the state's tax department must follow in administering compliance, under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 03, 2025

    Mich. To Handle Collection Of Flint's City Income Tax

    The Michigan Treasury Department will handle filings and payments of the city of Flint's income tax starting in 2027 under an agreement with the city, the department announced Tuesday.

  • June 03, 2025

    Ohio GOP Budget Plan Includes Flat Income Tax

    Ohio would replace its progressive individual income tax system with a flat tax and offer property tax relief under a budget bill put forward by Senate Republicans on Tuesday.

  • June 03, 2025

    Calif. OTA Rules Against S Corp. Owner On R&D Credit

    A California engineer who held a majority stake in an S corporation does not qualify for a research and development tax credit, the state's Office of Tax Appeals ruled, backing a state tax agency.

  • June 03, 2025

    Calif. OTA Denies Video Game Exec's Bad Debt Deduction

    A shareholder and board member of a defunct California video game company is not entitled to a bad debt deduction, also known as a worthless stock deduction, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled.

  • June 03, 2025

    Texas Gives Some Property Owners More Time To Pay Taxes

    Some Texas property owners whose taxing authorities allow bills to be paid in two installments will get more time to make their initial payment under legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

  • June 03, 2025

    Ind. Cities Can't Tax Streaming Video, Court Says

    Streaming video services in Indiana provided by Netflix, Disney and Hulu, as well as services from DirecTV and Dish Network, are not subject to local franchise fees imposed on cable systems and others, a state appeals court ruled.

  • June 03, 2025

    DC Judge Agrees To Pause Tariff Injunction

    A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday agreed to stave off a preliminary injunction that blocked the Trump administration from collecting tariffs on two toy makers while the government appeals the ruling.

  • June 03, 2025

    Montana Revenues Through May Up $43M, Dept. Says

    Montana's general fund revenue collection from July through May beat last year's total for the same time frame by $43 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.

  • June 03, 2025

    Oregon Sen. OKs Extending Brownfields Property Tax Break

    Oregon would extend its program of local property tax incentives for brownfield development for six years under legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate on Tuesday.

  • June 03, 2025

    Okla. To Cut Top Income Tax Rate, Reduce Brackets

    Oklahoma will lower its top marginal income tax rate by a quarter of a percentage point and reduce its number of tax brackets under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 03, 2025

    Ark. Revenue Through May Tops Forecast By $17M

    Arkansas' net general fund revenue from July through May outperformed an estimate by $17 million, the state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday.

  • June 03, 2025

    Calif. Says Man Stuck With $6.6M Tax Bill In Domicile Dispute

    A man must pay nearly $6.6 million in taxes and penalties to California after he and his spouse failed to prove they abandoned their domicile in the state when they moved to Nevada, California's Office of Tax Appeals ruled.

Expert Analysis

  • Why Supreme Court Should Allow Repatriation Tax To Stand

    If the U.S. Supreme Court doesn't reject the taxpayers' misguided claims in Moore v. U.S. that the mandatory repatriation tax is unconstitutional, it could wreak havoc on our system of taxation and result in a catastrophic loss of revenue for the government, say Christina Mason and Theresa Balducci at Herrick Feinstein.

  • For Lawyers, Pessimism Should Be A Job Skill, Not A Life Skill

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    A pessimistic mindset allows attorneys to be effective advocates for their clients, but it can come with serious costs for their personal well-being, so it’s crucial to exercise strategies that produce flexible optimism and connect lawyers with their core values, says Krista Larson at Stinson.

  • Trump's NY Civil Fraud Trial Spotlights Long-Criticized Law

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    A New York court’s recent decision holding former President Donald Trump liable for fraud brought old criticisms of the state law used against him back into the limelight — including its strikingly broad scope and its major departures from the traditional elements of common law fraud, say Mark Kelley and Lois Ahn at MoloLamken.

  • Speaking Of Ideas Hard To Swallow: SALT In Review

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    From a Pennsylvania bill that would force corporate tax disclosure to a proposed candy tax in California, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Requiring Leave To File Amicus Briefs Is A Bad Idea

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    A proposal to amend the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure that would require parties to get court permission before filing federal amicus briefs would eliminate the long-standing practice of consent filing and thereby make the process less open and democratic, says Lawrence Ebner at the Atlantic Legal Foundation and DRI Center.

  • 4 Ways To Motivate Junior Attorneys To Bring Their Best

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    As Gen Z and younger millennial attorneys increasingly express dissatisfaction with their work and head for the exits, the lawyers who manage them must understand and attend to their needs and priorities to boost engagement and increase retention, says Stacey Schwartz at Katten.

  • Former Minn. Chief Justice Instructs On Writing Better Briefs

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    Former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, now at Greenberg Traurig, offers strategies on writing more effective appellate briefs from her time on the bench.

  • Stay Interviews Are Key To Retaining Legal Talent

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    Even as the economy shifts and layoffs continue, law firms still want to retain their top attorneys, and so-called stay interviews — informal conversations with employees to identify potential issues before they lead to turnover — can be a crucial tool for improving retention and morale, say Tina Cohen Nicol and Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.

  • Neb. Justices Should Weigh IRC Terms In Dividend Tax Case

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    Nebraska’s highest court, which will hear oral arguments in Precision CastParts v. Department of Revenue on April 1, should recognize that the Internal Revenue Code provides key clues to defining “dividends received or deemed to be received,” and therefore limits Nebraska’s tax on foreign-sourced corporate income, says Joseph Schmidt at Ryan.

  • Strange But True, Here And There: SALT In Review

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    From a confusing proposal to relocate the Louisiana Tax Commission to a perplexing legislative vote on a citizen initiative in Washington state, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Judicial Independence Is Imperative This Election Year

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    As the next election nears, the judges involved in the upcoming trials against former President Donald Trump increasingly face political pressures and threats of violence — revealing the urgent need to safeguard judicial independence and uphold the rule of law, says Benes Aldana at the National Judicial College.

  • Spartan Arbitration Tactics Against Well-Funded Opponents

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    Like the ancient Spartans who held off a numerically superior Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae, trial attorneys and clients faced with arbitration against an opponent with a bigger war chest can take a strategic approach to create a pass to victory, say Kostas Katsiris and Benjamin Argyle at Venable.

  • What Recent Study Shows About AI's Promise For Legal Tasks

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    Amid both skepticism and excitement about the promise of generative artificial intelligence in legal contexts, the first randomized controlled trial studying its impact on basic lawyering tasks shows mixed but promising results, and underscores the need for attorneys to proactively engage with AI, says Daniel Schwarcz at University of Minnesota Law School.

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