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  • April 16, 2025

    NM Gov. Vetoes Bill Creating Quantum Facility Tax Credit

    New Mexico's tax package proposing a new tax break for quantum facilities and reworking its earned income tax credit was vetoed by the governor.

  • April 16, 2025

    Miss. Revenue Collection Through March Sinks $18M

    Mississippi's general revenue collection from July through March dropped $18 million from the total for the same period last fiscal year, the state Department of Revenue reported.

  • April 16, 2025

    Ohio House Bill Would Allow Biz Tax Credit For Parental Leave

    Ohio employers would be able to claim a nonrefundable income tax credit for parental leave benefits offered to employees under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives. 

  • April 16, 2025

    Ala. House Panel OKs Remote Worker Tax Exemption

    Certain workers who spend 30 days or less per year performing their duties in Alabama would be exempt from the state's income tax under a bill approved Wednesday by the state House Ways and Means Education Commitee.

  • April 16, 2025

    Neb. Revenue Falls $12.7M Short Of Estimate

    Nebraska's general fund revenue collection from July through March totaled $12.7 million less than an estimate for the period, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.

  • April 16, 2025

    NY Tax Collections In Fiscal Year Up $11B Over Previous

    New York's tax collections from April through March beat last year's revenue by roughly $11 billion, the state Department of Taxation and Finance reported.

  • April 16, 2025

    NJ General Revenue Collection Through March Up $1.6B

    New Jersey's revenue collection from July through March outpaced collections last year by $1.6 billion, the state's Department of the Treasury reported.

  • April 15, 2025

    CarMax's Intercompany Deals Assailed In SC Appeals Court

    CarMax used intercompany transactions to distort an entity's business activity and thus its tax burden in South Carolina, the state's tax agency told an appeals court, arguing that because of this distortion, the state was correct in requiring CarMax to use an alternative apportionment method.

  • April 15, 2025

    Georgia Cuts Income Tax Rates, Offers Rebates

    Georgia's income tax rate for both individuals and corporations will fall and individuals also will get an income tax rebate under a pair of bills signed Tuesday by Gov. Brian Kemp.

  • April 15, 2025

    La. House Panel OKs Changes To Drop Shipment Sourcing

    Louisiana would retroactively alter the sourcing of drop shipments for state sales tax purposes under a bill the state House tax-writing committee advanced Tuesday in response to a recent law change that could source the sales to other states.

  • April 15, 2025

    Ind. Boosts Business Property Tax Exemption

    Indiana will increase its de minimis exemption for business property to $2 million and rework its homestead exemption under a bill signed by the state's governor Tuesday.

  • April 15, 2025

    Mich. Tribunal Rejects Hotel's Challenge To $10M Valuation

    A hotel owned by a Hilton franchisee was valued at $10 million by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, agreeing with a local assessor and reducing a previous valuation by $2.2 million but rejecting a further reduction sought by the owner.

  • April 15, 2025

    Colorado Judge Tosses Counties' Suit Over $25M Tax Transfer

    A Colorado state judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by seven counties challenging the transfer of $25 million from a state fund aimed at offsetting the impacts of extractive industries, finding in an order that the state Legislature had full authority to move the dollars.

  • April 15, 2025

    Mo. House OKs Earnings Tax Break In Opportunity Zones

    Individuals and businesses that perform work in opportunity zones in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, would be exempt from those cities' earnings taxes under a bill approved by the state's House of Representatives.

  • April 15, 2025

    NY Manufacturers Highly Gloomy Amid Tariffs, Fed Says

    New York manufacturers in early April became pessimistic about general business conditions over the next six months to an extent rarely matched in the history of a monthly survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, coinciding with the imposition of tariffs, the bank reported Tuesday.

  • April 15, 2025

    DC Maintains, Expands Tax Exemptions For NBA, NHL Arena

    The District of Columbia maintained and expanded tax breaks for the property and airspace of Capital One Arena, home to the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals, as part of legislation that became law, according to a notice published in the district's register.

  • April 15, 2025

    La. Panel Advances New Measure To Eliminate Inventory Tax

    Louisiana voters would be offered another chance to permit local governments to eliminate inventory taxes under legislation the state House tax-writing committee approved Tuesday, less than a month after voters defeated a more comprehensive measure that included a similar proposal.

  • April 15, 2025

    Tenn. Delays State Tax Filing Deadlines After Storms

    Tennessee will allow taxpayers affected by storms and floods earlier this month to have an extension to file state tax returns, according to a notice published by the state Department of Revenue.

  • April 15, 2025

    La. House Panel Votes To Ban Class Suits Against Tax Agency

    Louisiana would bar class actions from being brought against the state's tax department under a bill advanced Tuesday by the state House Ways and Means Committee.

  • April 15, 2025

    Arkansas House Panel OKs Ending Sales Tax On Groceries

    Arkansas would exempt groceries from statewide sales and use taxes under legislation approved Tuesday by a House panel.

  • April 14, 2025

    The Tax Angle: TCJA Lobbying, IRS Staff Cuts

    From a look at a report on corporate tax lobbyists working to renew the 2017 tax law to another assessing the impact of IRS budget cuts and staff reductions on audit activity, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few of the week's developing tax stories.

  • April 14, 2025

    Ark. Expands Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Data Centers

    Arkansas expanded a sales and use tax exemption for data centers under a bill signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

  • April 14, 2025

    NC Tax Revenue Collection Through March Up $476M

    North Carolina's general revenue collection from July through March outpaced last year's total for the same period by $476 million, according to a report the Office of the State Controller released Monday.

  • April 14, 2025

    Ohio Revenues Through March Beat Estimates By $297M

    Ohio's general revenue collection from July through March outpaced forecasts by $297 million, according to a report by the Office of Budget and Management.

  • April 14, 2025

    Ark. Creates Tax Credit For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Makers

    Arkansas created an income tax credit for qualified manufacturers of sustainable aviation fuel under a bill signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Expert Analysis

  • The Legal Industry Needs A Cybersecurity Paradigm Shift

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    As law firms face ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks and ransomware incidents, the legal industry must implement robust cybersecurity measures and privacy-centric practices to preserve attorney-client privilege, safeguard client trust and uphold the profession’s integrity, says Ryan Paterson at Unplugged.

  • As Promised, IRS Is Coming For Crypto Tax Evaders

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    The IRS is fulfilling its promise to crack down on those who have neglected to pay taxes on cryptocurrency earnings, as demonstrated by recently imposed prison sentences, enforcement initiatives and meetings with international counterparts — suggesting a few key takeaways for taxpayer compliance, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.

  • 5 Reasons Associates Shouldn't Take A Job Just For Money

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    As a number of BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ firms increase salary scales for early-career attorneys, law students and lateral associates considering new job offers should weigh several key factors that may matter more than financial compensation, say Albert Tawil at Lateral Hub and Ruvin Levavi at Power Forward.

  • The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Djerassi On Super Bowl 52

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    Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy Djerassi discusses how Super Bowl 52, in which the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the New England Patriots, provides an apt metaphor for alternative dispute resolution processes in commercial business cases.

  • Envy, Regressivity And Other Sins: SALT In Review

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    From a California official's remarks on a star athlete's contract to another study documenting the regressivity of tax policies across the land, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Success

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    Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.

  • 6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • 7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond

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    The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.

  • Other Views On Administration And Land Tax: SALT In Review

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    From another take on ranking the states' tax agencies to the latest proposal on a different approach to land values, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2024

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    Over the next year and beyond, litigation funding will continue to evolve in ways that affect attorneys and the larger litigation landscape, from the growth of a secondary market for funded claims, to rising interest rates restricting the availability of capital, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

  • 4 Legal Ethics Considerations For The New Year

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    As attorneys and clients reset for a new year, now is a good time to take a step back and review some core ethical issues that attorneys should keep front of mind in 2024, including approaching generative artificial intelligence with caution and care, and avoiding pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines, say attorneys at HWG.

  • What The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Of The Future Will Look Like

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    As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Group.

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