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  • June 18, 2025

    La. Officials Probe Tax Dept.'s Capacity For Seller Audits

    More enforcement is needed to ensure proper collection of taxes on remote sales, members of Louisiana's remote sellers commission said Wednesday, while noting challenges the state's tax department may face should it take on audits for the commission.

  • June 18, 2025

    Square, Cash App Parent Wins Push To Slash Atlanta Tax Bill

    A trial court correctly ruled that the parent company of online payment systems Square and Cash App didn't owe around $540,000 in business occupation tax to Atlanta, the Georgia Court of Appeals found, agreeing that the company owed around $20,000 instead.

  • June 18, 2025

    Mich. Housing Co-Op Suit On Hold After Disclosure Exemption

    A Michigan federal judge hit pause on a lawsuit from a group of housing cooperatives to escape requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said it would give U.S.-based entities a break from the rules.

  • June 18, 2025

    Aramark's Agency Exclusion Claim Rejected By Ohio Justices

    Aramark can't claim an agency exclusion on its gross receipts tax calculations for reimbursements it received from clients for purchases, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, affirming the state tax agency's denial of a roughly $908,000 tax refund claim from the food services company.

  • June 18, 2025

    RI Revenue Collection Trails Forecast By $1.1M

    Rhode Island's general fund revenue collection for July through May underperformed an estimate by $1.1 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.

  • June 18, 2025

    Okla. Apartments Not Subject To Property Tax Bump Transfer

    An Oklahoma apartment complex is not subject to the county's increased tax assessment that is allowed when a property's title is transferred just because the limited partnership that owns the complex changed ownership, the state Supreme Court ruled. 

  • June 18, 2025

    NC Total Revenue Through May Up $980M From Last Year

    North Carolina's total revenue collection from July through May surpassed the amount collected during the same period last fiscal year by $980 million, according to the state controller's office.

  • June 18, 2025

    Okla. Gov. Nixes Betting Loss Exclusion From Deduction Cap

    Oklahoma's governor pocket vetoed a bill that would have exempted gambling losses that are deductible for federal income tax purposes from the state's cap on itemized deductions.

  • June 18, 2025

    Virginia General Revenue Collection Through May Up $1.6B

    Virginia's general fund revenue collection from July through May surged ahead of last year by $1.6 billion, according to a report by the state finance secretary.

  • June 17, 2025

    Florida Lawmakers Approve Ending Business Rent Tax

    Florida would eliminate its business rent tax and require a study on whether the state could eliminate or reduce residential property taxes under budget-related legislation the state Legislature approved.

  • June 17, 2025

    Wyden Vows To Fight For Energy Credits Facing GOP Repeal

    The top Senate Democratic tax writer vowed Tuesday to try to protect clean energy tax provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that would face an early repeal under the sweeping tax and budget legislation released by Republicans in the Senate Finance Committee.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ill. Increases Sports Betting, Tobacco Tax And Taxes Airbnbs

    Illinois increased its tax on sports betting and tobacco products and extended its tax on hotel operators to include short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos under a budget bill approved by the governor.

  • June 17, 2025

    La. Lawmakers OK Sourcing Change For Drop Shipments

    Louisiana would change its sourcing of drop shipments for state sales tax purposes under a bill passed by state lawmakers and sent to the governor.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ariz. House OKs Raising Biz Property Tax Exemption

    Arizona would increase its personal property tax exemption for property used in a trade or business or for agriculture to $500,000 and expand other tax breaks under a bill passed in the state House.

  • June 17, 2025

    Oregon SALT Cap Workaround Extension OK'd By Senate

    Oregon would extend its optional alternative tax on pass-through entities and corresponding individual income tax credits, a workaround to the federal deduction caps for state and local taxes, under legislation approved Tuesday by the state Senate.

  • June 17, 2025

    Sam's Club $310M Tobacco Tax Bill OK'd By Ill. Appeals Panel

    A Sam's Club outlet in Illinois was correctly assessed $310 million for its failure to pay county tobacco taxes on cigarettes it sold to out-of-county retailers, a state appeals panel said in a judgment, reversing a circuit court decision.

  • June 17, 2025

    Wisconsin Revenue Surges $896M Through May

    Wisconsin general revenue collection for July through May beat last year's collection by $896 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue released Tuesday.

  • June 17, 2025

    Arizona Voters To Decide On Mileage Tax Ban

    Arizona voters will decide whether to amend the state's constitution to bar state and local taxes on vehicle mileage under a resolution approved by state lawmakers.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ill. Revenue Through May Beats Budget Forecast By $225M

    Illinois general fund revenue from July through May outpaced a forecast by $225 million, according to a report by the Office of Management and Budget.

  • June 16, 2025

    Senate Bill Sticks With TCJA's $10,000 SALT Cap

    The Senate Finance Committee's tax portion of the chamber's budget reconciliation bill released Monday follows the House's lead on some provisions while breaking with the lower chamber's hard-won compromises on an increased state and local tax deduction and the phaseout of green energy credits.

  • June 16, 2025

    The Tax Angle: EITC Audits, UTPR, Energy Credits

    From a look at Republicans' efforts to audit the earned income tax credit, complaints about unfair foreign taxation under the OECD's Pillar Two framework and Democrats' push against Republican plans to strip the Inflation Reduction Act's energy credits from the code, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few developing tax stories.

  • June 17, 2025

    CORRECTED: Texas Tees Up Biz Property Tax Relief

    Texas teed up an increase to its business personal property tax exemption and its homestead exemption under two bills signed Monday by Gov. Greg Abbott.

  • June 16, 2025

    Mo. Enacts Tax Breaks For Home Disasters, Sporting Events

    Missouri will offer a tax credit for insurance policy deductibles incurred when homes are damaged by severe weather and increase a tax credit for tickets sold to certain sporting events under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 16, 2025

    NJ Adopts Rules Following MTC Stance On Internet Activities

    New Jersey will follow portions of the Multistate Tax Commission's guidelines on when a company's internet activities exceed a federal law's protection against state income taxes, according to final regulations the state's tax agency released Monday.

  • June 16, 2025

    Minn. Scales Down, Extends Tax Break For Data Centers

    Minnesota is repealing part of a tax break on purchases by large data centers while extending the remainder of the exemption under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz following a special session.

Expert Analysis

  • Firms Must Offer A Trifecta Of Services In Post-Chevron World

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    After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision overturning Chevron deference, law firms will need to integrate litigation, lobbying and communications functions to keep up with the ramifications of the ruling and provide adequate counsel quickly, says Neil Hare at Dentons.

  • 5 Tips To Succeed In A Master Of Laws Program And Beyond

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    As lawyers and recent law school graduates begin their Master of Laws coursework across the country, they should keep a few pointers in mind to get the most out of their programs and kick-start successful careers in their practice areas, says Kelley Miller at Reed Smith.

  • Portland's Gross Receipts Tax Oversteps City's Authority

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    Recent measures by Portland, Oregon, that expand the voter-approved scope of the Clean Energy Surcharge on certain retail sales eviscerate the common meaning of the word "retail" and exceed the city's chartered authority to levy tax, say Nikki Dobay at Greenberg Traurig and Jeff Newgard at Peak Policy.

  • How Law Firms Can Avoid 'Collaboration Drag'

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    Law firm decision making can be stifled by “collaboration drag” — characterized by too many pointless meetings, too much peer feedback and too little dissent — but a few strategies can help stakeholders improve decision-making processes and build consensus, says Steve Groom at Miles Mediation.

  • Assessing The Practicality Of Harris' Affordable Housing Plan

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    Vice President Kamala Harris' proposed "Build the American Dream" plan to tackle housing affordability issues takes solid recommendations into account and may fare better than California's unsuccessful attempt at a similar program, but the scope of the problem is beyond what a three-point plan can solve, says Brooke Miller at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process

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    Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.

  • What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires

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    Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years — a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round — in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.

  • Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support

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    A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.

  • Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where

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    During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

  • Specific Attacks On A Vague Tax Law: SALT In Review

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    From legal assaults on California's vague new sales-factor law to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on tax policy, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Law Firms Should Move From Reactive To Proactive Marketing

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    Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

  • The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address

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    A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.

  • It's Time For A BigLaw Associates' Union

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    As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.

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