State & Local
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September 03, 2025
Local Biz Tax Counts Toward Taxable Sales, Calif. OTA Says
A California tax agency correctly included a local business license tax in a cannabis corporation's measure of taxable sales, the state Office of Tax Appeals said.
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September 03, 2025
Calif. Assembly Panel OKs IRS Energy Tax Credit Conformity
California would conform to certain Internal Revenue Code provisions governing renewable energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act under a bill unanimously approved by the state Assembly's Appropriations Committee.
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September 03, 2025
Ohio Justices OK Arguments Before Full Court In Car Tax Row
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a West Virginia car dealer's request for the justices to hear oral arguments in a case centering on a gross receipts tax assessment that an Ohio board voided for sales of vehicles to Ohio residents.
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September 03, 2025
Ore. Vote On $4.3B Transportation Tax Plan Delayed 2 Weeks
The Oregon Legislature's final word on a transportation bill with $4.3 billion in tax and fee increases will wait until Sept. 17 following the postponement of votes Wednesday until the expected return of a Democratic lawmaker facing a health issue.
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September 03, 2025
Texas Tax Revenues Through August Beat Forecast By $513M
Texas tax revenues through September 2024 through August beat estimates by $513 million, according to the state Comptroller.
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September 03, 2025
Tax Court Must Reconsider Medtronic Pricing, 8th Circ. Says
The U.S. Tax Court should reconsider its use of a hybrid approach for pricing intangibles that Medtronic licensed to a Puerto Rican affiliate, the Eighth Circuit said Wednesday, vacating the ruling and directing the court to revisit the IRS' pricing method.
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September 03, 2025
W.Va. Revenues Through Aug. Beat Forecast By $17M
West Virginia's general fund revenue in July and August outpaced estimates by roughly $17 million, the state Department of Revenue reported.
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September 03, 2025
Calif. Senate Panel OKs Property Tax Break For Tribes
Native American tribes in California would be eligible for open space exemptions to property taxes under legislation approved by a state Senate panel that's heading for a final vote.
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September 03, 2025
Texas Bill Would OK More Sales Tax For Property Tax Relief
Texas would allow local governments to impose supplemental sales and use tax to raise additional revenue for property tax relief if the sales and use tax is approved by voters under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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September 03, 2025
Ark. August Revenue Collections Beat Estimate By 8.9%
Arkansas' net general revenue in August exceeded the state's fiscal forecast by 8.9%, or $46.6 million, the state Department of Finance and Administration reported Wednesday.
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September 03, 2025
Pa. General Revenue In Aug. Up Slightly From Last Year
Pennsylvania collected $3 billion in general fund revenue in August, a slight increase from last year's collections for the same month, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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September 02, 2025
Calif. OTA Upholds Couple's Debt Relief Tax Assessment
A California tax agency appropriately included debt relief in the over $103,000 tax assessment of a couple that sold their membership interest in a limited liability company, the state Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Tuesday.
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September 02, 2025
Calif. OTA Rules Entertainer's Residency Merits $2.1M Tax Bill
An entertainer who had properties in both California and Nevada spent more time in California, and was considered a resident there, the California Office of Tax Appeals said in an opinion released Tuesday, upholding more than $2.1 million in tax and penalties over three tax years.
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September 02, 2025
Colorado Pipeline Co. Challenges $314M Property Valuation
Colorado assets of a petroleum pipeline company were wrongly valued by the state for property tax purposes at $314 million, the company said, challenging its valuation for at least the third straight year.
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September 02, 2025
Mich. Offers Tax Extensions In Counties Affected By Flooding
Michigan businesses and individuals in two counties that were adversely affected by severe storms and flooding in July can request extensions to file and pay their state tax liabilities without penalties or interest, the state Department of Treasury announced Tuesday.
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September 02, 2025
Del. Tax Receipts Start Fiscal Year $219M Higher
Delaware's total receipts in July outpaced last year's total by $219 million, the state Department of Finance said.
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September 02, 2025
Calif. Senate Committee OKs Reversing Cannabis Tax Hike
California would reverse a cannabis excise tax increase from July and return to a 15% rate under a bill advanced by the state Senate's Appropriations Committee.
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September 02, 2025
Maine General Revenues Up $34M In July
Maine's general fund revenue during the first month of the 2026 fiscal year outperformed budget forecasts by $34 million, according to the state Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
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August 29, 2025
Colo. Man Has Extra Time To Redeem Property, Court Says
A Colorado man whose property was subject to a tax auction is allowed to redeem the property outside the three-year statute of limitations, a state appeals court said, finding he had a disability that qualified him for an extended, nine-year time period.
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August 29, 2025
Ore. GOP Starts Session With Calls For Broader Budget Look
Oregon legislators contemplating a $5.8 billion, 10-year transportation funding package should take a broader look at the state's budget in light of a recent report predicting a drop in revenues, Republican lawmakers said Friday.
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August 29, 2025
NY Tenants Claim Cos. Hiked Rents, Abused Tax Exemption
A multifamily real estate company and a property owner were accused by a proposed class in New York state court of illegally raising rents for Long Island City residential tenants by taking advantage of the state's 421-a tax-exemption program.
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August 29, 2025
Wis. Revenues Through Fiscal Year $88M Over Estimate
Wisconsin's general fund revenue collection from June 2024 through July beat estimates by $88 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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August 29, 2025
Taxation With Representation: White & Case, Paul Weiss
In this week's Taxation With Representation, private equity firm Sycamore Partners completes its $24 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., telecommunications company EchoStar sells wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T and Keurig Dr Pepper acquires JDE Peet's in a deal that aims to create a "global coffee champion."
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August 29, 2025
Mich. General Revenue Jumps $851M From Last Year
Michigan's general fund revenue from October through July outpaced the same period last year by $851 million, according to the state Budget Office.
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August 28, 2025
COST Asks Calif. High Court To Review Utility Tax Case
The California Supreme Court should decide whether AT&T unit Pacific Bell and other telecommunication companies can be taxed at a different property tax rate from nonutilities, the Council on State Taxation told the California justices.
Oregon House OKs Tax Boosts In Transportation Bill
Oregon would boost its gas tax and vehicle registration fees to support transportation infrastructure projects in a package approved by the state House of Representatives, in a move supporters said would head off cuts in services by the state transportation department.
State And Local Tax Takeaways From August
From the Fourth Circuit ruling that a provision in Maryland's digital advertising tax is unconstitutional to new combined reporting rules coming for the District of Columbia, August didn't slow down in the state and local tax arena. Here, Law360 looks at these and other state and local tax highlights from the past month.
Colo. Plugs Budget Gaps, Creates Rules For Future Shortfalls
Colorado enacted a series of tax changes and ordered a halt to certain services Thursday to fill holes that state leaders said were left in the state's budget by this summer's federal tax law, while also adopting requirements for how the governor can address future budget shortfalls.
Oregon House OKs Tax Boosts In Transportation Bill
Oregon would boost its gas tax and vehicle registration fees to support transportation infrastructure projects in a package approved by the state House of Representatives, in a move supporters said would head off cuts in services by the state transportation department.
State And Local Tax Takeaways From August
From the Fourth Circuit ruling that a provision in Maryland's digital advertising tax is unconstitutional to new combined reporting rules coming for the District of Columbia, August didn't slow down in the state and local tax arena. Here, Law360 looks at these and other state and local tax highlights from the past month.
Colo. Plugs Budget Gaps, Creates Rules For Future Shortfalls
Colorado enacted a series of tax changes and ordered a halt to certain services Thursday to fill holes that state leaders said were left in the state's budget by this summer's federal tax law, while also adopting requirements for how the governor can address future budget shortfalls.
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Law360 Will Track 2024 Ballot Measures On Real-Time Map
As citizens across the country weigh in on federal, state and local elections this November, Law360's 2024 ballot measure map will track election results for tax-related ballot measures in real time. Here, Law360 dives into what's on the ballots in Georgia, Nevada, Wyoming and Denver.
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Law360 Revenue Report Map Tracks Health Of State Coffers
As state coffers fluctuate because of federal pandemic aid drying up, demographics shifting and remote work becoming commonplace, Law360 Tax Authority is providing up-to-date coverage on state tax revenue with the launch of its Revenue Report Map.
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State And Local Tax Takeaways From August
From the Fourth Circuit ruling that a provision in Maryland's digital advertising tax is unconstitutional to new combined reporting rules coming for the District of Columbia, August didn't slow down in the state and local tax arena. Here, Law360 looks at these and other state and local tax highlights from the past month.
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The Tax Angle: Tariff Troubles, Tipped Income
From a look at the impact of rising tariffs on energy tax credits and issues arising from the deduction for taxes on tips, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few developing tax stories.
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State Tax Agencies Hiring IRS Departures To Boost Ranks
More than 20 state revenue departments have hired former IRS employees this year amid a 25% reduction in the federal agency's staff, a development that tax practitioners say could improve states' communication with taxpayers and may prompt auditors to probe federal information on state returns.
Expert Analysis
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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.
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What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI
After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.
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BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation
A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.
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Other People's Money: SALT In Review
From a proposed tax increase on higher incomes in Michigan to a move toward repealing Oregon's estate tax, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.