State & Local
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August 08, 2025
NH Total Receipts In July Trail Forecast By $4.4M
New Hampshire's total receipts in July, the first month of the 2026 fiscal year, underperformed estimates by $4.4 million, according to the state Department of Administrative Services.
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August 08, 2025
Missouri Revenues In July Grew $6M From Last Year
Missouri's total collections in the first month of the 2026 fiscal year surpassed that time frame in the previous year by $6 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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August 08, 2025
NJ Tax Court Denies Co.'s Atty Fees Bid After Settlement Deal
A New Jersey restaurant can't seek to recoup attorney fees from the state tax agency after agreeing to settle a sales and income tax dispute, the New Jersey Tax Court ruled in a decision posted online Friday.
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August 08, 2025
Taxation With Representation: Latham, Alston & Bird, Orrick
In this week's Taxation With Representation, fiber optic connector systems maker Amphenol Corp. buys CommScope's connectivity and cable solutions business, Blackstone acquires Enverus from private equity firms, investors buy a majority stake in medical device company HistoSonics Inc., and ESPN swaps an equity stake for the National Football League's NFL Network and other intellectual property.
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August 07, 2025
Meta Can't Ax 'Pen Register' Claim In Tax Data Tracking Row
A California federal judge overseeing a consolidated class action accusing Meta of unlawfully collecting sensitive information from several tax filing websites has refused to cut a claim that the social media giant's tracking pixel qualifies as a "pen register" device prohibited by the state's wiretap law. Â
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August 08, 2025
Midyear Review: A Look At The Tax Trends Shaping 2025
Tax professionals had a lot to keep up with in the first half of 2025, from congressional action to extend the 2017 GOP tax overhaul to a tumultuous international trade scene. And the back half of the year is poised to be just as busy, with litigation over how the IRS handles employee retention tax credits, an Amazon suit in South Carolina over sales tax, and an uncertain future for global minimum tax rules. Here, dive into our slate of analysis pieces to help guide you through evolving tax litigation and policy.Â
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August 07, 2025
Texas Senate OKs Lower Voter-Approval Property Tax Rate
Texas would reduce its voter-approval property tax rate, the maximum rate a local government may adopt without voter approval, for large taxing units under a bill passed by the state Senate.
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August 07, 2025
Calif. AG Allows OTA To Decline To Enforce Tax Agency Regs
California's Office of Tax Appeals has the authority to decline to apply tax agency regulations if it concludes applying them would present a conflict with state statute, the California attorney general's office said in an opinion.
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August 07, 2025
Ore. Gov. Pitches Gas, Payroll Tax Boosts For Transportation
Oregon would raise fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees and its payroll tax under a proposal Thursday from the governor ahead of a special legislative session called to raise revenue for a state transportation funding package.
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August 07, 2025
Hodgson Russ Adds Former NY Tax Pros To SALT Group
Hodgson Russ LLP has announced that two former New York state and city tax professionals have joined the firm's state and local tax practice in New York City, advising the team on complex regional tax issues.
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August 07, 2025
Neb. Golf Course's Value Merits Reduction, Tax Board Finds
A Nebraska golf course's assessed value should be reduced by $20,000, the state Tax Equalization and Review Commission found after the county appraiser submitted evidence that the quality of the property was lower than originally stated.
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August 07, 2025
Wis. Tax Agency Affirms Biz Deduction Denial For Traders
A Wisconsin couple purporting to be stock traders can't claim their losses as business deductions because they weren't operating a commercial enterprise, the state tax appeals commission ruled, though adding that they presented evidence supporting their charitable deduction claim.
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August 07, 2025
Texas Bill Seeks Two-Thirds Vote To Exceed Max Tax Rate
Texas would require two-thirds approval from voters to allow local taxing entities to increase property taxes beyond a maximum rate permitted by law without a vote under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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August 07, 2025
Ohio Property Sale Too Old To Sway Valuation, Board Says
The sale of a commercial property was not close enough in time to its tax valuation date to be relied on as evidence of its value, an Ohio board said, upholding a local assessment.
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August 06, 2025
COST Asks Mich. Justices To OK Nationwide's Unitary Tax Win
The Council on State Taxation backed entities of Nationwide in the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday, saying the justices should affirm an appellate court's decision that said the insurance company's affiliates are entitled to file their taxes as a combined group of businesses.
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August 06, 2025
Ex-Homeowners Seek OK On Tax Foreclosure Suit Deal
A proposed class of former property owners asked a Michigan federal judge Tuesday to give initial support to a settlement with several counties that would allow the ex-homeowners to receive the surplus profits they allege the county treasurers made selling their tax-delinquent properties.
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August 06, 2025
Colo. Title Board Advances TABOR Expansion Initiatives
The Colorado Taxpayer's Bill of Rights could apply to a broader range of fee and tax increases under three proposed ballot measures advanced Wednesday by a state board.
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August 06, 2025
Pa. House Bill Would Quadruple Film Tax Credit Cap
Pennsylvania would quadruple the amount of film production tax credits the state may award annually and boost the percentage of production expenses that qualify for credit under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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August 06, 2025
Pa. House Bill Seeks To Legalize, Tax Adult-Use Cannabis
Pennsylvania would legalize adult-use cannabis and impose a tax on its sale and cultivation under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.
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August 06, 2025
Vermont Revenue Grows $295M From Prior Year
Vermont's general fund revenue from July 2024 through June topped the previous fiscal year's collection by $295 million, according to the state Agency of Administration.
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August 06, 2025
Colo. Gov. Calls Special Session To Address Federal Tax Bill
Colorado lawmakers will return Aug. 21 for a special legislative session called Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis to address what he said will likely be a revenue loss of about $1.2 billion from tax changes under the recent federal budget reconciliation bill.
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August 06, 2025
Troutman Adds Former Fannie Mae Associate GC In DC
The former associate general counsel at the Federal National Mortgage Association, who spent the past decade as a tax partner with Morris Manning & Martin LLP, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the nation's capital, the firm announced Wednesday.
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August 06, 2025
Mass. Tax Collections In July Rise $7M From Last Year
Massachusetts tax collections in July outpaced the amount collected in July 2024 by $7 million, the state's Department of Revenue reported.
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August 06, 2025
Alabama Net Tax Collections Through July Up $376M
Alabama's net tax collections from October 2024 through July outpaced last year by $376 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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August 05, 2025
State & Local Tax Takeaways From July
From litigation in state high courts to an exemption for capital gains in Missouri and state and federal communication about the new tax overhaul law, July was a hot month in the state and local tax arena. Here, Law360 looks at these and other highlights from last month.
Expert Analysis
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Going The Extra Miles: SALT In Review
From a dispute about the borders of Florida's airspace to proposals that would exempt tips from taxes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents
Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.
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Maryland 'Rain Tax' Ruling May Offer Hope For Tax Credits
A Maryland state appellate court's recent decision in Ben Porto v. Montgomery County echoes earlier case law upholding controversial stormwater charges as a valid excise tax, but it also suggests that potential credits to reduce property owners' liability could get broader in scope, says Alyssa Domzal at Ballard Spahr.
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Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.
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How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step
From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Shake-Ups For Courts In Different Fields: SALT In Review
From the end of Chevron deference in the courts to the planned sale of the NBA's reigning champion, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Kentucky Tax Talk: Appeals Court Revisits Leases' Tax Effects
With better facts and greater emphasis on the Kentucky Constitution, Walgreen Co. may succeed in its latest Kentucky Court of Appeals challenge to a tax assessor's method of valuing leaseholds on real property for purposes of determining ad valorem tax, say Mark Sommer and Elizabeth Ethington at Frost Brown Todd.
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Lead Like 'Ted Lasso' By Embracing Cognitive Diversity
The Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” aptly illustrates how embracing cognitive diversity can be a winning strategy for teams, providing a useful lesson for law firms, which can benefit significantly from fresh, diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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Now More Than Ever, Lawyers Must Exhibit Professionalism
As society becomes increasingly fractured and workplace incivility is on the rise, attorneys must champion professionalism and lead by example, demonstrating how lawyers can respectfully disagree without being disagreeable, says Edward Casmere at Norton Rose.
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Reading Between The Lines Of Justices' Moore Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent Moore v. U.S. decision, that the Internal Revenue Code Section 965 did not violate the 16th Amendment, was narrowly tailored to minimally disrupt existing tax regimes, but the justices' various opinions leave the door open to future tax challenges and provide clues for what the battles may look like, say Caroline Ngo and Le Chen at McDermott.