Wayfair Doesn't Buoy NJ's 86-272 Rules, Biz Group Argues
New Jersey's tax agency incorrectly relied on U.S. Supreme Court sales tax precedent to support regulations outlining when a company's internet activities exceed P.L. 86-272's federal protections against state income taxes, a business trade group argued in the state Tax Court.
5th Circ. Finds Ban On Home Distilling Unconstitutional
A federal ban on home distilleries that dates to the early temperance movement violates the U.S. Constitution's limits on congressional taxing power, the Fifth Circuit said in siding with hobbyists, including one who said he wants to experiment with apple-pie vodka recipes in his garage.
Details On Electricity Tax Relief Coming In May, EU Chief Says
The president of the European Union's executive arm said Monday that work was advancing on plans to modify electricity taxes amid the fuel price spike caused by the U.S.-Iran war, adding that a legislative proposal will be presented in May.
Wayfair Doesn't Buoy NJ's 86-272 Rules, Biz Group Argues
New Jersey's tax agency incorrectly relied on U.S. Supreme Court sales tax precedent to support regulations outlining when a company's internet activities exceed P.L. 86-272's federal protections against state income taxes, a business trade group argued in the state Tax Court.
5th Circ. Finds Ban On Home Distilling Unconstitutional
A federal ban on home distilleries that dates to the early temperance movement violates the U.S. Constitution's limits on congressional taxing power, the Fifth Circuit said in siding with hobbyists, including one who said he wants to experiment with apple-pie vodka recipes in his garage.
Details On Electricity Tax Relief Coming In May, EU Chief Says
The president of the European Union's executive arm said Monday that work was advancing on plans to modify electricity taxes amid the fuel price spike caused by the U.S.-Iran war, adding that a legislative proposal will be presented in May.
Federal More
A New York business owner asked the Second Circuit to rethink a panel's decision that held the IRS could automatically assess and administratively collect certain foreign information reporting penalties, argui... (more story)
The U.S. Tax Court considered a property's potential for mineral mining when it shaved more than $21 million from a North Carolina partnership's tax deduction for donating a conservation easement, the IRS told... (more story)
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP announced two additions to its private funds platform on Monday, one from Kirkland & Ellis and the other from DLA Piper.
A Georgia federal judge won't allow a conservation easement entity to litigate tort claims against its insurance broker while arbitrating a dispute with its insurer over coverage for an IRS settlement, ruling ... (more story)
A social media finance influencer who pled guilty to wire fraud and abetting a false tax filing tied to a $20 million real estate Ponzi scheme was sentenced Friday to six years in prison by an Ohio federal judge.
An Ohio couple and their Minnesota corporation are disputing combined tax deficiencies of $3.9 million, most of it related to the Internal Revenue Service's determination that they lacked basis in S corporatio... (more story)
The first phase of an electronic system allowing U.S. importers to claim refunds for tariffs paid under the global regime struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court will launch April 20, U.S. Customs and Border Pro... (more story)
State & Local More
Maine Adopts High-Earner Tax, Updates Fed. Tax Conformity
Maine will create an income tax surtax on those earning more than $1 million, adopt a pass-through entity tax and credit and conform with some federal tax changes under a supplemental budget signed by the state's governor.
Ore. Decouples From 1st-Year Depreciation Of Biz Property
Oregon will decouple from the federal first-year depreciation of certain business property and from a tax break for small-business stock gains under legislation signed by the governor.
American Airlines Wins Fight With Texas Over Franchise Tax
The Texas comptroller's office wrongly levied franchise tax on American Airlines' baggage fee revenue, a state appeals court ruled, upholding a refund for the airline after finding a federal law barred how the... (more story)
Calculating Damages In IEEPA Tariff Refund Litigation
To calculate damages in the spate of refund litigation triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision invalidating tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the central qu... (more story)
Taxation With Representation: Goodwin, CMS, Wilson Sonsini
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Gilead Sciences Inc. acquires clinical-stage biotechnology company Tubulis GmbH, private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners closes a multibillion-dollar fund... (more story)
Drug Co. Drops Challenge To La. Remote Seller Tax Rules
A pharmaceutical distribution company has dropped its claims that Louisiana's decentralized sales tax system imposes unconstitutional burdens on remote sellers, according to orders the state Board of Tax Appea... (more story)
Alpine Skiing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Skiing has shaped habits I rely on daily as an attorney — focus, resilience and the ability to remain steady when circumstances shift rapidly — and influences the way I approach legal strategy, client counseli... (more story)
Maine will create an income tax surtax on those earning more than $1 million, adopt a pass-through entity tax and credit and conform with some federal tax changes under a supplemental budget signed by the state's governor.
Oregon will decouple from the federal first-year depreciation of certain business property and from a tax break for small-business stock gains under legislation signed by the governor.
The Texas comptroller's office wrongly levied franchise tax on American Airlines' baggage fee revenue, a state appeals court ruled, upholding a refund for the airline after finding a federal law barred how the... (more story)
To calculate damages in the spate of refund litigation triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision invalidating tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the central qu... (more story)
In this week's Taxation With Representation, Gilead Sciences Inc. acquires clinical-stage biotechnology company Tubulis GmbH, private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners closes a multibillion-dollar fund... (more story)
A pharmaceutical distribution company has dropped its claims that Louisiana's decentralized sales tax system imposes unconstitutional burdens on remote sellers, according to orders the state Board of Tax Appea... (more story)
Skiing has shaped habits I rely on daily as an attorney — focus, resilience and the ability to remain steady when circumstances shift rapidly — and influences the way I approach legal strategy, client counseli... (more story)
International More
Fire Alarm Biz Boss Banned Over £327K Tax Dodging
The owner of two fire alarm companies has been banned from running businesses for six years after dodging more than £327,000 ($444,000) in income tax and value-added tax owed to the U.K.'s tax authority, the I... (more story)
EU Biz Plan Aims To Avoid Unanimous Tax Vote, Official Says
The European Commission purposefully stopped short on prescribing tax changes in its EU Inc. company support proposal to avoid having to put the plans to a unanimous vote that may have delayed or derailed the ... (more story)
Starbucks Claims £13.7M Tax Credit Amid Sales Growth
Starbucks received a £13.7 million ($18.4 million) corporate tax credit in the U.K. in 2025, according to company filings, offsetting losses even as its sales increased 6% in the country.
Reform UK Leader Defends Deputy On Claims Of Unpaid Tax
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Monday that he is "satisfied" that his deputy Richard Tice's company paid the "full amount of tax" in response to allegations that Tice's property company failed to pay £120,... (more story)
EU Probing Czech Cos. Over Suspected €113M VAT Evasion
Authorities in Slovakia have conducted searches connected to an investigation of Czech companies suspected of evading €113.3 million ($133 million) in value-added taxes, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
'Zombie Appeal' Of Moot Case Tossed By Canada Tax Court
A Canadian company can't bring a "zombie appeal" of a resolved dispute with revenue authorities to seek a judicial interpretation of regulations that could affect a business conflict with its insurer, the Tax ... (more story)
US Biz Group Presses EU To Curtail Pillar 2 Clashes
A group representing U.S. business interests in the European Union called on bloc lawmakers to reduce overlaps between EU tax policy and the global minimum tax initiative from the Organization for Economic Coo... (more story)
The owner of two fire alarm companies has been banned from running businesses for six years after dodging more than £327,000 ($444,000) in income tax and value-added tax owed to the U.K.'s tax authority, the I... (more story)
The European Commission purposefully stopped short on prescribing tax changes in its EU Inc. company support proposal to avoid having to put the plans to a unanimous vote that may have delayed or derailed the ... (more story)
Starbucks received a £13.7 million ($18.4 million) corporate tax credit in the U.K. in 2025, according to company filings, offsetting losses even as its sales increased 6% in the country.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Monday that he is "satisfied" that his deputy Richard Tice's company paid the "full amount of tax" in response to allegations that Tice's property company failed to pay £120,... (more story)
Authorities in Slovakia have conducted searches connected to an investigation of Czech companies suspected of evading €113.3 million ($133 million) in value-added taxes, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
A Canadian company can't bring a "zombie appeal" of a resolved dispute with revenue authorities to seek a judicial interpretation of regulations that could affect a business conflict with its insurer, the Tax ... (more story)
A group representing U.S. business interests in the European Union called on bloc lawmakers to reduce overlaps between EU tax policy and the global minimum tax initiative from the Organization for Economic Coo... (more story)