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State & Local

  • June 05, 2025

    Ohio House OKs Small-Biz Employee Healthcare Tax Credit

    Small businesses in Ohio would be able to claim a personal income tax credit for providing employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement under a bill passed by the state House of Representatives.

  • June 05, 2025

    Iowa Revenue Through May Falls $745M From Last Year

    Iowa's general fund revenue collection for July through May dropped $745 million from last fiscal year's collection during that period, according to a report by the state Department of Management.

  • June 05, 2025

    Calif. Assembly OKs Exemption For Returned Tribal Land

    California land that is transferred to a federally recognized Native American tribe would be exempt from state real estate transfer tax under a bill passed in the state Assembly. 

  • June 05, 2025

    Vt. Revenues Surge $225M, Income Taxes Lead Growth

    Vermont's general fund revenue collection from July through April outpaced last year for the same period by $225 million, according to the state Agency of Administration in a report released Thursday.

  • June 05, 2025

    Ore. Senate OKs Barring Farm Tax Break For Illegal Pot Grows

    Oregon would disqualify land from special agricultural tax assessments if the owner is found to be illegally growing marijuana on it under legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate and headed to the House.

  • June 05, 2025

    La. Lawmakers OK State, Local Sales Tax Break Requirement

    Louisiana would require new sales and use tax exemptions to apply to both state and local sales tax under a bill approved by state lawmakers and headed to the governor.

  • June 05, 2025

    Justices Fault Wis. For Denying Tax Break To Charities

    Wisconsin discriminated against a group of Catholic charities when it denied them an unemployment tax exemption, the U.S. Supreme Court said Thursday, rejecting the state's argument that the charities were not operated primarily for religious purposes.

  • June 04, 2025

    Judge Ponders If Netflix's Tax Theory Is 'Too Philosophical'

    A Colorado appellate judge on Wednesday wondered if Netflix's argument for why its subscriptions are not subject to state sales tax is "too philosophical" and doesn't reflect its actual transactions with customers, at a hearing in the state's appeal.

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

  • How Cannabis Rescheduling May Alter Paraphernalia Imports

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    The Biden administration's recent proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana use raises questions about how U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforcement policies may shift when it comes to enforcing a separate federal ban on marijuana accessory imports, says R. Kevin Williams at Clark Hill.

  • Fishing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Atop the list of ways fishing makes me a better lawyer is the relief it offers from the chronic stress of a demanding caseload, but it has also improved my listening skills and patience, and has served as an exceptional setting for building earnest relationships, says Steven DeGeorge​​​​​​​ at Robinson Bradshaw.

  • A Healthier Legal Industry Starts With Emotional Intelligence

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    The legal profession has long been plagued by high rates of mental health issues, in part due to attorneys’ early training and broader societal stereotypes — but developing one’s emotional intelligence is one way to foster positive change, collectively and individually, says attorney Esperanza Franco.

  • To Make Your Legal Writing Clear, Emulate A Master Chef

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    To deliver clear and effective written advocacy, lawyers should follow the model of a fine dining chef — seasoning a foundation of pure facts with punchy descriptors, spicing it up with analogies, refining the recipe and trimming the fat — thus catering to a sophisticated audience of decision-makers, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • Circuit Judge Writes An Opinion, AI Helps: What Now?

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    Last week's Eleventh Circuit opinion in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance, notable for a concurrence outlining the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate a term's common meaning, is hopefully the first step toward developing a coherent basis for the judiciary's generative AI use, says David Zaslowsky at Baker McKenzie.

  • Ohio Tax Talk: The Legislative Push For Property Tax Relief

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    As Ohio legislators attempt to alleviate the increasing property tax burden, four recent bills that could significantly affect homeowners propose to eliminate replacement property tax levies, freeze property taxes for longtime homeowners, adjust homestead exemptions annually for inflation, and temporarily expand the homestead exemption, say Raghav Agnihotri and Rachael Chamberlain at Frost Brown.

  • Looking South With A Smile: SALT In Review

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    From Mississippi's long walk toward repealing its personal income tax to a welcome stroke for open government in Kentucky, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Trauma-Informed Legal Approaches For Pro Bono Attorneys

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    As National Trauma Awareness Month ends, pro bono attorneys should nevertheless continue to acknowledge the mental and physical effects of trauma, allowing them to better represent clients, and protect themselves from compassion fatigue and burnout, say Katherine Cronin at Stinson and Katharine Manning at Blackbird.

  • How Attys Can Avoid Pitfalls When Withdrawing From A Case

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    The Trump campaign's recent scuffle over its bid to replace its counsel in a pregnancy retaliation suit offers a chance to remind attorneys that many troubles inherent in withdrawing from a case can be mitigated or entirely avoided by communicating with clients openly and frequently, says Christopher Konneker at Orsinger Nelson.

  • Using A Children's Book Approach In Firm Marketing Content

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    From “The Giving Tree” to “Where the Wild Things Are,” most children’s books are easy to remember because they use simple words and numbers to tell stories with a human impact — a formula law firms should emulate in their marketing content to stay front of mind for potential clients, says Seema Desai Maglio at The Found Word.

  • Tax Assessment: Recapping Georgia's Legislative Session

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    Jonathan Feldman and Alla Raykin at Eversheds Sutherland examine tax-related changes from Georgia’s General Assembly — such as the governor’s successful push to accelerate income tax cuts — and suggest steps to take before certain tax incentives are challenged in the state's next legislative session.

  • Geothermal Energy Has Growing Potential In The US

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    Bipartisan support for the geothermal industry shows that geothermal energy can be an elegant solution toward global decarbonization efforts because of its small footprint, low supply chain risk, and potential to draw on the skills of existing highly specialized oil and gas workers and renewable specialists, say attorneys at Weil.

  • Bad Ideas That Won't Go Away: SALT In Review

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    From California's latest move toward a digital ad tax to Kansas' proposed tax credits for film production, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

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