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In response to the risk of California’s film industry jobs moving to other states like Georgia and New Mexico, where tax incentives are stronger and costs are lower, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature...more
For manufacturers located in New York State, the employment of out-of-state telecommuters can greatly expand the available talent pool. That said, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed when considering this...more
The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) decided that the Tax on Services’ (ISS) non-levy on toll commissioned manufacturing activities, whenever these activities refer to the intermediary activities of a production cycle. The...more
Kilpatrick’s David Hughes and Kylan Memminger recently led a session at the firm's Retail & Consumer Goods Summit. The presentation, “State Sales Tax in 2024: What Every Retailer Needs to Know,” highlighted current sales tax...more
Manufacturing, as often noted, is the backbone of the American economy. Manufacturers not only innovate and create products that contribute to the betterment of our way of life but are also critically fundamental to our...more
In this post, we take a closer look at state tobacco and nicotine product licensing considerations. When approaching state licensing issues, it may be helpful to establish a checklist to help manufacturers, importers,...more
We’ve previously discussed the general rule that Texas sales and use tax are imposed on sales of “tangible personal property” or “taxable services,” [1] and that the Texas Tax Code and Comptroller’s Rules set out exemptions...more
A couple of years ago we posted an overview of state licensing and excise tax considerations for tobacco companies. In this post, we take a closer look at state excise tax considerations. When approaching state excise tax...more
On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 4104 into law. The most significant change it introduces is the adoption of single-sales-factor apportionment (SSF) for all corporate taxpayers, not...more
The South Carolina General Assembly passed tax reform legislation providing targeted relief to individuals and to manufacturers, including (i) a one-time rebate of up to $700 in 2021 taxes for individuals; (ii) cuts to the...more
In Quality Driven Copack, Inc. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, No. 879 F.R. 2013 (decided December 29, 2021) (opinion not reported), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court (the “Commonwealth Court”) held that for the Taxpayer...more
How does the manufacturing exemption apply when the end product starts off as real property? Matt Hunsaker breaks down the Texas Court of Appeals opinion in Texas Westmoreland Coal Co. and its implications....more
In this episode, Matt Hunsaker explores the sales tax manufacturing exemption to demonstrate why sales tax becomes more complex as you peel back the layers of the onion....more
Tobacco manufacturers and distributors have long made refund/rebate payments to retailers for the retailer’s purchase of cigarettes and other tobacco products from the manufacturer, provided the retailer reduces the price of...more
A quieter bond market was music to the markets’ ears on Monday, and they responded with their best day since last June...more
In this light-hearted episode, Matt Hunsaker explains how Wayfair, marketplace facilitator laws, false claims acts, economic nexus, the manufacturing exemption, and other issues apply to Santa Claus....more
In these challenging times, businesses might seek to evaluate whether certain local tax incentives offered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are available to them. “Manufacturing Corporations,” for example, receive a...more
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“Department”) recently promulgated a proposed amended regulation governing the classification of corporations as “manufacturing corporations” for corporate excise tax purposes (the...more
South Carolina has some of the highest business property taxes in the Southeast, particularly for manufacturers. Property for manufacturers is taxed at: (1) the fair market value of land and buildings, and the depreciated...more
South Carolina has some of the highest business property taxes in the Southeast. The state generally taxes land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and furniture and fixtures, but does not tax inventory, pollution control...more
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AND MASSACHUSETTS: OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES BEWARE - In Massachusetts, the concept of manufacturing has evolved. Smoke stacks and assembly lines, once common in the Commonwealth, continue to...more
Indiana allows an exemption from sales and use tax for items directly used or consumed in the direct production of tangible personal property. The Indiana Tax Court last month concluded that a Taxpayer’s grinding and...more
Welcome to King & Spalding's economic development news bulletin, Investing in Georgia. In this edition, you will find: - Analysis of the issues that will impact midterm elections, as well as a special preview edition...more
Any "eligible manufacturing business" is reminded that, effective April 30, 2014, an exemption from Florida sales and use tax is available for purchases of industrial machinery and equipment used at a fixed location in...more
Originally published in State Tax Notes. Many states have created special treatment for manufacturers, including tax exemptions, credits, and special income tax apportionment rules. In this edition of A Pinch of SALT, we...more