State & Local
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January 06, 2026
NJ Bill Aims To Earmark $2.5B In Development Tax Credits
New Jersey would earmark $2.5 billion in economic development tax credits, with up to $300 million designated for sports and entertainment projects, as part of a bill introduced in the state Assembly.
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January 06, 2026
Calif. Couple Owes Tax Avoidance Penalties, OTA Says
A California couple was properly assessed tax avoidance penalties, despite the wife's arguments that she was unaware that her husband made certain transactions, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 06, 2026
Calif. Company Ineligible For Charitable Exemption, OTA Says
A California company failed to prove it was improperly denied its charitable tax-exempt status by the state Franchise Tax Board, the California Office of Tax Appeals ruled.
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January 06, 2026
Texas Revenues Through Jan. Slightly Lower Than Last Year
Texas' general fund revenue collection from September through December dropped 0.35% from the same time frame last year, according to a report released by the state comptroller's office.
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January 06, 2026
W.Va. Revenue Beats Forecast By $128M Through December
West Virginia collected $128 million more than expected in general fund revenue from July through December, according to the state's budget office.
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January 06, 2026
NJ Bill Would Modify Qualified Costs For Film Tax Credits
New Jersey would modify which costs could be claimed as qualified production expenses under the state's film and digital media tax credit program as part of a bill introduced in the state Assembly.
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January 06, 2026
Iowa General Revenue Collection Through Dec. Down $662M
Iowa's general fund revenue collection from July through December lagged behind the same period last year by $662 million, according to the state Department of Management.
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January 06, 2026
Paul Hastings Adds Ex-Cravath Tax Pro To Growing M&A Team
After adding 20 partners to its mergers and acquisitions platform over the past two years, Paul Hastings LLP announced on Tuesday that it has hired a former Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP partner who advises on the tax elements of mergers and acquisitions.
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January 05, 2026
Calif. OTA Upholds Tax on Tribal Gaming Income
Gaming income received by a member of a Native American tribe is subject to California taxation, the state Office of Tax Appeals ruled in a pending precedential opinion released Monday.
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January 05, 2026
Calif. OTA Says Business Must Pay Minimum State Tax
A limited liability company that said it didn't earn income in California in 2020 should have still filed a state return and paid the state's minimum tax for that year, the state Office of Tax Appeals said in a ruling released Monday.
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January 05, 2026
CSX Prevails In Challenge To Ohio Receipts Sourcing Method
Railroad carrier CSX can largely source its receipts for Ohio tax purposes to where it delivered goods to customers, the state Board of Tax Appeals ruled, saying the state tax commissioner incorrectly sourced the receipts under a statute that applies to motor carriers.
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January 05, 2026
Colo. Gov. Pitches Adjusted $51B Budget With No New Taxes
Colorado would spend about $50.5 billion in the next fiscal year with no tax increases, a slight drop from an earlier proposal, under an updated request to lawmakers from Gov. Jared Polis.
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January 05, 2026
Mass. Committee Advances Bill To Study Vehicle Mileage Tax
Massachusetts would establish a task force to study ways to supplement the state's motor vehicle tax to offset declining collections under a bill advanced by the Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee.
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January 05, 2026
Calif. Ethiopian Restaurant, Store Denied Refunds, OTA Rules
A California Ethiopian restaurant and market failed to establish they were entitled to sales tax refunds in separate appeals, because it was not proved they were related entities, the state Office of Tax Appeals said in rulings released Monday.
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January 05, 2026
Gibson Dunn Adds Sidley Tax Pro In Silicon Valley
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP announced Monday that it has bulked up its tax practice group with a partner in Palo Alto, California, who previously co-led the global tax practice and headed up the West Coast tax group at Sidley Austin LLP.
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January 05, 2026
Wis. Senate Bill Would Exempt Movie Projectors From Tax
Wisconsin would exempt movie projectors sold to movie theaters from the state's 5% sales and use tax under a bill introduced in the state Senate.
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January 05, 2026
Ariz. Bill Would Nix Tax Break For New Data Centers
New data centers in Arizona would have only through the end of this year to seek a state sales tax break under legislation proposed in the state House of Representatives.
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January 05, 2026
Ind. House Bill Floats Transfer Tax On Real Estate Investment
Indiana would establish a transfer tax on entities that manage funds pooled from investors in single-family residences under a bill introduced Monday in the state House of Representatives.
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January 02, 2026
Ore. Voters To Have Say On Blocking Transportation Tax Hikes
A proposed Oregon referendum to block recently passed fuel and payroll tax hikes has enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot, state election officials said.
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January 02, 2026
Ore. Tax On Delta Intangibles Unlawful, High Court Told
Oregon's taxation of Delta Air Lines' intangible property violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution, a pair of business groups told the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to review an Oregon Supreme Court decision.
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January 02, 2026
Mass. Home Rightly Valued As Completed, Board Says
A Massachusetts home cannot have its property value lowered despite the homeowner's assertion that the home was not fully built at the time of the assessment, the state tax board ruled.
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January 02, 2026
Hilton Hotel Tax Valuation Rightly Cut, Minn. Justices Told
Minnesota's tax court was correct in reducing the tax valuations of a Hilton hotel and convention center, which included a $70 million drop in one year, the property owner told the Minnesota Supreme Court.
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January 02, 2026
Hawaii Property Tax Appeal Is Untimely, State Justices Affirm
A Hawaii vacation homeowner failed to appeal his property's tax assessment through the correct channels and is now time-barred from doing so, the Hawaii Supreme Court said.
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January 02, 2026
Ind. House Bill Would Allow Municipal Tax On Shorter Rentals
Indiana would authorize municipalities to impose an innkeeper's tax on the rental of rooms and other accommodations in hotels and motels for less than 30 days under a bill filed in the state House of Representatives.
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January 02, 2026
Mich. Revenue Through Nov. Up $279M From Last Year
Michigan's general fund revenue collection in October and November rose $279 million from the total for the same months last year, according to the state's budget office.
Expert Analysis
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Demystifying The Civil Procedure Rules Amendment Process
Every year, an advisory committee receives dozens of proposals to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, most of which are never adopted — but a few pointers can help maximize the likelihood that an amendment will be adopted, says Josh Gardner at DLA Piper.
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Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally
As kids head back to school, the time is ripe for lawyers who are parents to consider how they can incorporate their parenting skills to build a deep, meaningful and sustainable legal practice, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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Unpacking The New Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive Program
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought several improvements to the opportunity zone tax incentive program that should boost investments in qualified funds, including making it permanent, increasing federal income tax benefits in rural areas, redesignating the qualified zones, and requiring more in-depth reporting, says Marc Schultz at Snell & Wilmer.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Energy Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's deferral of begin-construction deadlines and the phaseout of certain energy tax credits will provide emerging technologies with welcome breathing room, though other changes, like the increased credit rate for sustainable aviation fuel, create challenges for developers, say attorneys at Weil.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw
As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.
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Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.
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Thank Goodness For The First Amendment: SALT In Review
From an important court ruling against Maryland's digital tax to petitions proposing tax cuts and limits in Massachusetts, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes
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The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling
The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.
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NY Tax Talk: ALJ Vacancy, Online Sales, Budget
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Among the most notable developments in New York tax law last quarter, an administrative law judge vacancy continued affecting taxpayers, a state court decision tested the scope of the Interstate Income Act, and Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the 2025-2026 fiscal budget containing key tax-related provisions, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.