Tax

  • March 04, 2026

    11th Circ. Shouldn't Apply 3M Ruling To Coke, Gov't Says

    The Eleventh Circuit should not apply the reasoning used by the Eighth Circuit in its October ruling for 3M Co. to allow Coca-Cola to indefinitely defer taxes it owes under IRS transfer pricing regulations, the U.S. government said Wednesday.

  • March 04, 2026

    US To Hike Global Tariffs To 15% This Week, Bessent Says

    The U.S. will "likely" raise the rate of its global tariff regime to 15% this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, all but ensuring that the country's total tariff rates will exceed agreed-upon limits in many key trade deals.

  • March 04, 2026

    Texas Couple Owes $1.8M From Nix Of Farming Deduction

    A Texas couple that had claimed three years of farming losses owes deficiencies of just over $1.8 million for 2015-18, the U.S. Tax Court said in an order and decision upholding IRS computations in the case.

  • March 04, 2026

    Tax Court Urged To Restore $20M Easement Deduction

    A partnership belonging to two conservationists challenged the Internal Revenue Service's rejection of its $20 million tax deduction for donating a protective easement in South Carolina, telling the U.S. Tax Court that land values around the property had risen substantially.

  • March 04, 2026

    Ga. Property Tax Overhaul Fails To Gain House Super Majority

    A proposed Georgia constitutional amendment for placement on the November ballot that would have reduced property tax rates over time failed to get the 120 votes necessary to pass the state House of Representatives. 

  • March 03, 2026

    7th Circ. Expedites Bank Appeal Of Ill. Swipe-Fee Law

    The Seventh Circuit granted banking and credit union trade groups' bid to fast-track their appeal over the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act after they asked to schedule the case for a decision before the law banning swipe fees on tax and tip payments takes effect July 1.

  • March 03, 2026

    Wash. Panel Reverses $11M Tax Award To Insurance Co.

    A Washington state appeals panel handed a win to Washington's Department of Revenue on Tuesday, reversing a lower court's order that the department owed a $10.9 million tax refund to a title insurance and settlement services company.

  • March 03, 2026

    DC Circ. Urged To Aid Discovery In ICE-IRS Data-Sharing Case

    A taxpayer group challenging the legality of a deal allowing the Internal Revenue Service to share taxpayer location information with immigration authorities asked the D.C. Circuit to remand part of the case to investigate the IRS' admission that it improperly shared addresses under the agreement.

  • March 03, 2026

    UK Tribunal Blocks Firm From Reviving Wage Subsidy Claim

    A flooring company cannot challenge a lower court's ruling that HM Revenue & Customs correctly used a lower salary figure than provided to determine payments under a wage subsidy scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Tribunal said in a decision released Tuesday.

  • March 03, 2026

    Gov't Goes After $19M In Biofuel Tax Credit Fraud Case

    A businessman who owes more than $19 million to a company subject to forfeiture over its involvement in a $511 million biofuel tax credit fraud must hand over the money to the federal government now that a catfishing scheme targeting him is resolved, the government told a Utah federal court.

  • March 03, 2026

    Judge Says Okla. Court Can't Confirm Tribe's Reservation

    An Oklahoma federal judge has denied a bid by the Osage Nation for an order that would vacate a decades-old Tenth Circuit decision that determined its reservation boundaries had been disestablished, saying the district court is no longer active in the case and must continue to rely on precedent.

  • March 03, 2026

    Tenn. Lawmakers OK Expanding Assessment Division's Duties

    Tennessee would expand the duties of the state comptroller's office's division of property assessments under a bill approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.

  • March 03, 2026

    Feds Lose Fight To End NY Congestion Pricing

    A Manhattan federal judge ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation acted unlawfully when it purportedly terminated a federal agreement that gave New York's congestion pricing the green light, handing the state a decisive victory against the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate the program.

  • March 02, 2026

    4 Things That Likely Sealed Fate Of SCOTUSblog Founder

    When 12 "guilty" verdicts were read aloud by the jury in SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein's tax evasion and mortgage fraud trial last week, it was the culmination of a 16-day trial that took jurors deep into Goldstein's ultra high-stakes poker playing, his lavish lifestyle and his former law firm's accounting. Here, Law360 looks at four key pieces of evidence that likely moved jurors to their decision.

  • March 02, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Quickly Releases Mandate In Trump Tariff Case

    Businesses and states that successfully challenged President Donald Trump's global tariff regime can proceed with their efforts to seek refunds, as the Federal Circuit expedited the release of its mandate in the case to the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday.

  • March 02, 2026

    7th Circ. Urged To Nix Wisconsin Homeowners' Tax Appeal

    A Wisconsin school district is asking the Seventh Circuit to reject an appeal by a group of homeowners that claims the Menominee Indian Tribe joined forces with it and other municipalities to increase their tax burden, arguing that the property owners' claims are not redressable in the federal court.

  • March 02, 2026

    FedEx Customers Seek Refunds For Passed-On Tariff Costs

    A proposed class action in Florida federal court looks to make sure FedEx refunds customers for the costs of tariffs the shipping giant passed on to them as the company looks to recoup its payments made under President Donald Trump's illegal tariff regime.

  • March 02, 2026

    Minn. Tax Court Erred In Valuing Hotel, Minn. Justices Told

    The Minnesota Tax Court improperly lowered the value of a Minneapolis hotel and convention center and should not have disregarded the minimum assessment agreement that existed between the county and the property owner, the county told the Minnesota Supreme Court.

  • March 02, 2026

    Mass. Board Raises, Lowers Boston Building Tax Values

    A Massachusetts board trimmed the valuation of a Boston office building for one tax year while boosting it for two others in a decision released Monday, rejecting larger changes sought by the parties.

  • March 02, 2026

    Guernsey Weighs Wider Access To Beneficial Ownership Info

    Guernsey is considering allowing people who can demonstrate a "legitimate interest," such as journalists, nongovernmental organizations and due diligence service providers, to access beneficial ownership information about companies in its jurisdiction, according to the government.

  • March 02, 2026

    Spanish Official To Lead OECD Tax Transparency Forum

    A Spanish tax official has been appointed to lead the secretariat of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.

  • March 02, 2026

    Justices Decline To Hear Challenge To NJ Royalty Tax System

    The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a tobacco company's claims that New Jersey's method of taxing royalty income discriminates against interstate commerce by basing a deduction on the amount of business activity a royalty recipient conducts inside the state.

  • February 28, 2026

    2nd Circuit Says IRS Can Apply Foreign Biz Reporting Penalty

    The Internal Revenue Service may use administrative assessment to collect penalties from a taxpayer for failing to report control of a foreign business from 2005 to 2009, the Second Circuit held Friday, vacating a U.S. Tax Court ruling.

  • February 27, 2026

    Goldstein Testimony 'Solidified' Case, Juror Says

    One of the 12 jurors who convicted SCOTUSblog founder Thomas Goldstein on a slew of tax and mortgage charges on Feb. 25 told Law360 that the key moment in the 16-day trial was when the famed U.S. Supreme Court lawyer took the stand, with the juror calling the testimony "a performance."

  • February 27, 2026

    Washington 'Millionaires Tax' Clears House Panel With Tweaks

    A proposal for a nearly 10% tax on income above $1 million cleared the Washington State House of Representatives' Finance Committee on Friday, with members opting for a few changes but rejecting a proposed amendment that would have required voter approval.

Expert Analysis

  • Unpacking The New Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive Program

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    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought several improvements to the opportunity zone tax incentive program that should boost investments in qualified funds, including making it permanent, increasing federal income tax benefits in rural areas, redesignating the qualified zones, and requiring more in-depth reporting, says Marc Schultz at Snell & Wilmer.

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    Teaching Trial Advocacy Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    Teaching trial advocacy skills to other lawyers makes us better litigators because it makes us question our default methods, connect to young attorneys with new perspectives and focus on the needs of the real people at the heart of every trial, say Reuben Guttman, Veronica Finkelstein and Joleen Youngers.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Energy Changes

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    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's deferral of begin-construction deadlines and the phaseout of certain energy tax credits will provide emerging technologies with welcome breathing room, though other changes, like the increased credit rate for sustainable aviation fuel, create challenges for developers, say attorneys at Weil.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw

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    As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.

  • Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession

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    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.

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    Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes

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    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes

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    The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

  • NY Tax Talk: ALJ Vacancy, Online Sales, Budget

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    Among the most notable developments in New York tax law last quarter, an administrative law judge vacancy continued affecting taxpayers, a state court decision tested the scope of the Interstate Income Act, and Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the 2025-2026 fiscal budget containing key tax-related provisions, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

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    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

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