State & Local
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May 07, 2025
Arizona Extends Forest Gear Sales Tax Break
Arizona is extending its sales and use tax exemption for purchases of certain equipment by participants in a state forestry effort for two years under legislation signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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May 07, 2025
NY Assembly Bill Seeks Tax Credit For Cannabis Processors
New York would establish a tax credit for eligible cannabis processors under a bill introduced in the state Assembly.
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May 06, 2025
Actor Voight, Film Biz Adviser To Trump, Floats Tax Incentives
Actor Jon Voight, whom President Donald Trump tapped as an adviser on the Hollywood film industry, told Trump that tax incentives, international treaties and limited tariffs could revitalize production, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom separately floated a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit, according to statements shared Tuesday with Law360.
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May 06, 2025
Tenn. Will Tax Vapor Products At 10% Of Wholesale Price
Tennessee will add vapor products to its taxable tobacco products and impose a 10% tax on their wholesale price under a bill signed by the governor.Â
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May 06, 2025
Tenn. Allows Excise Tax Add-Backs From Federal Deductions
Payers of Tennessee excise tax can add back amounts taken as federal income deductions to their net earnings in the state under a bill signed by the governor.Â
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May 06, 2025
Vermont Revenue Grows By $177M Through March
Vermont's total general fund revenue from July through March outpaced last fiscal year's collection for that period by $177 million, according to the state Agency of Administration.
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May 06, 2025
4th Circ. Prods Maryland On Digital Ad Tax Constitutionality
The Fourth Circuit questioned Tuesday the constitutionality of a provision of Maryland's digital advertising tax, asking the state comptroller to explain the state's legitimate interest in barring certain communications to customers by the companies paying the tax.
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May 06, 2025
Ark. Revenues Through April Up $52M From Forecast
Arkansas' net revenue collection from July through April outperformed forecasts by $52 million, according to a report by the state Department of Finance and Administration.
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May 06, 2025
Alabama Net Tax Collections Through April Up $184M
Alabama's net general revenue collection from October through April beat last year's by $184 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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May 06, 2025
Texas Net Revenues Through April Up 4% From Last Year
Texas net revenue collection from September through April outpaced the previous year's by nearly 4%, according to a report by the state Office of the Comptroller.
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May 06, 2025
ND Provides Tax Credit For Employer Child Care Contributions
North Dakota established an income tax credit for employers that help pay for their employees' child care costs under a bill signed by the governor.
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May 06, 2025
Ind. Extends Data Center Tax Break To Quantum Computing
Indiana expanded a sales and use tax exemption for data centers to include investments in quantum computing research projects under a bill signed by the governor.
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May 05, 2025
Calif. Resident Wins Tax Refund After Storm Extension
A California resident who had been denied a claim for a refund because he filed his taxes too late can have the refund because the state granted additional time after severe winter storms, the Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Monday.
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May 05, 2025
Minn. Tribe Looks To Weigh In On 3,000-Acre Land Trust Row
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has asked a Minnesota federal judge to let it file a friend of the court brief in a county's case claiming the U.S. government wrongly accepted more than 3,000 acres of land into trust for the tribe.
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May 05, 2025
California REIT Co-Founder Owes $1M In Tax, OTA Says
A California co-founder of a real estate investment trust owes about $1 million in additional franchise and income tax for 2003 after selling stock in the trust and other entities and collecting capital gains, the state Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Monday.
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May 05, 2025
AT&T Drops Challenge To NJ's Denial Of $78.5M R&D Credit
An AT&T entity has moved to drop its protest of New Jersey's denial of its attempt to carry forward nearly $78.5 million in research and development tax credits from closed tax years to an open tax year, according to a state tax court filing.
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May 05, 2025
Calif. Couple Lose Tax Fight Over Out-Of-State Credits
The California Franchise Tax Board correctly reduced the amount of out-of-state tax credits it allowed a couple to claim, the state's Office of Tax Appeals ruled, saying they failed to provide evidence to the contrary.Â
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May 05, 2025
Trump Admin Defends Tariff Power In Toy-Makers' Challenge
President Donald Trump's administration urged a D.C. federal court to deny a request by toy companies to halt global tariffs, arguing the government is authorized to impose trade measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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May 05, 2025
Hawaii Legislature OKs Increase To Transient Lodging Tax
Hawaii would increase its transient accommodation tax and use the additional revenue to fund climate change mitigation efforts in the state under a bill passed by the Legislature and sent to the governor.
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May 05, 2025
Fla. Voters To Decide On Property Tax Exemption For Ag Land
Florida will have voters decide via a statewide ballot measure during the state's next general election on a proposed amendment to the state constitution to exempt property on designated agricultural land from taxes under a House joint resolution approved by lawmakers.
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May 05, 2025
Colo. Senate Approves Employee Biz Ownership Tax Breaks
Colorado would allow new tax breaks, including a $1 million state income tax deduction, to promote employee ownership of businesses under legislation the state Senate approved Monday.
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May 05, 2025
Mass. Income Tax Cap Plan Halted By Legislative Panel
A proposal for a Massachusetts ballot measure to cap the state's income tax rate at 6.25% was stalled by a state legislative panel.
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May 05, 2025
Ariz. Gov. Vetoes Tax Law Change, Warns Of Political Risks
Legislation to mandate that Arizona's tax department notify lawmakers if a proposed new interpretation or application of law would adversely affect taxpayers was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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May 02, 2025
Charter Ineligible For Tech Tax Break, NY Tells Appeals Court
New York's tax agency urged a state appeals court to affirm its determination that Charter Communications Inc. is ineligible for a reduced tax rate offered to certain technology businesses because some members of its combined group didn't have property in the state.
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May 02, 2025
State & Local Tax Takeaways From April
The federal law that shields businesses from a state's tax on net income when their only business activities in that state are soliciting orders of tangible personal property was the focus of significant attention in April. Those events were part of another busy month in the state and local tax world. Here, Law360 presents state and local tax developments to know from the past month.
Expert Analysis
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Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware
Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out
In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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California Supreme Court's Year In Review
Attorneys at Horvitz & Levy highlight notable decisions on major questions from the California Supreme Court's last term, including voter initiatives, hostile work environment and the economic loss rule.
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Meeting A New Tax Across The River: SALT In Review
From New York's revised congestion pricing for lower Manhattan to the reality of artificial intelligence in tax administration, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
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The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.
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States, Taxes And Scorecards: SALT In Review
From the latest noteworthy rankings of the states' business tax regimes to results of ballot measures across the country, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?
Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.
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Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
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Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Considering Chevron's End Through A State Tax Lens
States took the lead in encouraging Chevron's demise, turning away from Chevron-type deference in state tax administration ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision, a trend likely to accelerate as courts take a more active role in interpreting tax laws, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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Kentucky Tax Talk: Finally Better Online Records At Revenue?
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has not taken significant visible steps toward complying with legislation requiring it to post administrative guidance on its website starting no later than Nov. 15, and refusal to do so would widen the transparency gap between the state and its more business-friendly neighbors, say attorneys at Frost Brown.