State & Local
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 03, 2025
Texas Gives Some Property Owners More Time To Pay Taxes
Some Texas property owners whose taxing authorities allow bills to be paid in two installments will get more time to make their initial payment under legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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June 03, 2025
Ind. Cities Can't Tax Streaming Video, Court Says
Streaming video services in Indiana provided by Netflix, Disney and Hulu, as well as services from DirecTV and Dish Network, are not subject to local franchise fees imposed on cable systems and others, a state appeals court ruled.
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June 03, 2025
DC Judge Agrees To Pause Tariff Injunction
A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday agreed to stave off a preliminary injunction that blocked the Trump administration from collecting tariffs on two toy makers while the government appeals the ruling.
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June 03, 2025
Montana Revenues Through May Up $43M, Dept. Says
Montana's general fund revenue collection from July through May beat last year's total for the same time frame by $43 million, according to a report by the state Department of Revenue.
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June 03, 2025
Oregon Sen. OKs Extending Brownfields Property Tax Break
Oregon would extend its program of local property tax incentives for brownfield development for six years under legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate on Tuesday.
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June 03, 2025
Okla. To Cut Top Income Tax Rate, Reduce Brackets
Oklahoma will lower its top marginal income tax rate by a quarter of a percentage point and reduce its number of tax brackets under a bill signed by the governor.
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June 03, 2025
Ark. Revenue Through May Tops Forecast By $17M
Arkansas' net general fund revenue from July through May outperformed an estimate by $17 million, the state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday.
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June 03, 2025
Calif. Says Man Stuck With $6.6M Tax Bill In Domicile Dispute
A man must pay nearly $6.6 million in taxes and penalties to California after he and his spouse failed to prove they abandoned their domicile in the state when they moved to Nevada, California's Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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June 03, 2025
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms
A rebound in client work sent the nation’s largest law firms into growth mode last year, driving a wave of hiring, mergers and strategic moves that reshaped the top tier of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½360 400. Here's a preview of the 100 firms with the largest U.S. attorney headcounts.
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June 03, 2025
W.Va. Revenues Through May Beat Forecast By $237M
West Virginia's general fund revenue collection for July through May outpaced budget forecasts by $237 million but underperformed last year's total by $158 million, according to the State Budget Office.
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June 02, 2025
Montana Tribal Tariff Dispute Will Stay In US Trade Court
A Montana federal judge won't reconsider an order to transfer a challenge to President Donald Trump's Canada tariff orders by members of the Blackfeet Nation to the U.S. Court of International Trade, saying the CIT has historical jurisdiction over claims by tribal members on import and duty-related actions.
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June 02, 2025
White House Asks DC Circ. To Halt Tariff Injunction
The White House on Monday asked the D.C. Circuit to hit pause on a lower court ruling that found President Donald Trump's tariffs unlawful, arguing the "legally indefensible preliminary injunction" would impede sensitive trade negotiations if left unchecked.
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June 02, 2025
Ill. Budget Increases Taxes On Tobacco, Online Sports Books
Illinois' Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed a $55 billion budget for fiscal 2026, including about $800 million in targeted tax hikes on tobacco, vaping and online sports betting.
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June 02, 2025
Calif. Construction Co. Owes Tax On Materials, OTA Says
A California construction company owes tax on sales of materials and other goods after failing to prove its assessment should be lowered, the state Office of Tax Appeals said in a ruling released Monday.
Expert Analysis
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield
Recent executive orders targeting BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.
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Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind
As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.
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What Is Right And What Is Not: SALT In Review
From an important ruling by a judge in Arkansas to a disclosure proposal in Minnesota, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence
As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½
Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.
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Firms Still Have Lateral Market Advantage, But Risks Persist
Partner and associate mobility data from the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that we’re in a new, stable era of lateral hiring where firms have the edge, but leaders should proceed cautiously, looking beyond expected revenue and compensation analyses for potential risks, say Julie Henson and Greg Hamman at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.
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Making The Opportunity Zones Program Great At Last
As the opportunity zone program approaches its expiration, the Republican-led government could take specific steps to extend and improve the program, address its structural flaws, encourage broader participation and enable it to live up to its promised outcomes, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment
As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession
For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.
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4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy
This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.
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Paycheck Politics And A Bagful Of Arrogance: SALT In Review
From Seattle's new tax on large paychecks to one Maryland county's measure addressing grocery bags, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.
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Why NY May Want To Reconsider Its LLC Transparency Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Against the backdrop of the myriad challenges to the federal Corporate Transparency Act, it may be prudent for New York to reconsider its adoption of the LLC Transparency Act, since it's unclear whether the Empire State's "baby-CTA" statute is still necessary or was passed prematurely, say attorneys at Pillsbury.