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Family Investment Vehicles in Limbo: Awaiting Department of Revenue Guidance

The legal landscape for family investment vehicles in Washington shifted dramatically after the Antio LLC v. Department of Revenue decision of the Washington Supreme Court. In Antio the taxpayers were a group of investment...more

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Section 1202 and QSBS: A Survey of States That Don’t Conform to the Federal Treatment

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Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code provides a capital gains exclusion for certain qualified small business stock (QSBS) when a stockholder sells the same. This gain exclusion impacts venture-backed startups, angel...more

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Washington State Budget Triggers Higher Business, Capital Gains and Estate Taxes in 2025

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Thanks to three primary revenue bills that were signed into law earlier this year, taxes are going up in the state of Washington, in particular for large service businesses, estates and individuals earning capital gains. ...more

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Missouri Eliminates Capital Gains Tax

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On July 10, 2025, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 594, which will exclude both short- and long-term capital gains from Missouri individual income tax and, in certain circumstances, corporate income tax....more

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Sticker Shock at Closing Tables for Dealership Sellers

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Selling an auto dealership in New Jersey just got more expensive — and more complicated. As of July 10, 2025, changes to New Jersey’s so-called “Mansion Tax” have shifted the burden of this transfer tax onto the seller. A...more

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Salt Provisions In The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Mirage Rather Than A Panacea Of Relief For High-Income Earners

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law ushering in sweeping federal tax changes. The legislation notably expands the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction for professionals...more

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New Jersey Increases Mansion Tax Rates and Shifts Payment Obligation to Sellers

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On June 30, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A5804 into law, amending N.J.S.A. § 46:15-7.2-7.4; N.J.S.A. § 54:15C-1, and introducing significant changes to New Jersey’s realty transfer tax structure. These changes — effective...more

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Assessing the Impact of Georgia House Bill 586 on Loan Intangible Taxes

For anyone operating in the commercial real estate sector in Georgia, one of the most impactful legislative developments of 2025 is the enactment of HB 586, which amends the state's intangible recording tax. Historically,...more

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What to know about Illinois’s 2025 amnesty programs

On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2755, which contains three amnesty programs the state estimates will substantially increase its coffers. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill into law...more

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New Rhode Island Tax on Non-Owner-Occupied Properties Assessed at $1 Million or More

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Rhode Island’s 2026 budget bill contains a "Non-Owner-Occupied Property Tax Act," which is popularly referred to as the “Taylor Swift Tax.” This law imposes a new statewide tax on non-owner-occupied residential properties...more

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Corporate Tax Changes In Illinois FY 2026 Budget Package

The 2025 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on June 1, 2025. The General Assembly passed a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget package which includes corporate tax changes that will significantly impact...more

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For Whom the Tax Tolls: Maryland’s Budget Bill and Its Fiscal Effects

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently signed the $67 billion state budget for 2026 (HB 352) that will make significant changes to the state’s tax system. Among other changes, the budget bill notably establishes a new tax on IT...more

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Alabama Legislature Wraps Up Productive Session on Business Tax Bills

The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die near midnight on May 14, 2025, with the final legislative meeting day bogged down with filibusters by certain senators. Fortunately, a spate of tax bills had already passed both the...more

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WA Estate and Capital Gains Tax Changes Under SB 5813

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Facing a projected budget deficit of $12 to $16 billion, Governor Bob Ferguson signed several bills into law this week which will significantly increase taxes in Washington State. An overview of the increases to Business and...more

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Washington State Expands Sales and Use Tax to Digital Ads and High-Tech and IT Services

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On May 20, Washington state enacted SB 5814, expanding the sales and use tax base to include a range of high-tech and digital services, including advertising, software, and IT support. Signed into law by Governor Bob...more

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Washington State Passes Significant Tax Increases Affecting Both Businesses and Consumers

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Sweeping legislative changes are reshaping Washington state’s tax landscape. On May 20, 2025, Washington’s governor signed legislation significantly increasing the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax, sales tax, and more,...more

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Will Maryland Provide Value in Exchange for 2026 Tax Increases?

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign (if he has not by the date of this publication) House Bill 0350 in the coming weeks. The final version of the bill includes several major tax increases to address budget...more

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Payroll Tax, Amnesties and Related Developments for Health Practices

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Health practices across Australia have been paying increasing attention to their potential exposure to payroll tax. The importance of doing so continues, particularly with new legislation bringing some further certainty....more

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Washington State Tax Proposal Debates: What You Need to Know

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Washington’s legislators have less than two weeks to reconcile the budget and avoid a special session. Here is a quick overview of some of the major tax proposals we’re monitoring this legislative session and a reminder for...more

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Mobile Workforce/Remote Worker Legislation Could Impact Your Business

Well-respected House Ways & Means-Education Committee Chair Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) has introduced HB 379, a bill designed to provide guidelines and a safe harbor for employers who have traveling employees or remote...more

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No Tax on Tips Act: How Taxpayers Can Prepare

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Tipping has been part of the modern-day American restaurant experience for decades. Like most forms of income, these tips are taxable and subject to income tax. But what if this income was free from income tax liability?...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update | February 2025

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Welcome back to the buzz, our monthly cannabis news and policy update. Your at-a-glance source for regulatory developments, agency announcements, and trends impacting the cannabis industry. In this edition of the buzz,...more

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New Remedial Bill Concerning Connecticut Property Tax Exemption for Manufacturers in Certain Municipalities

Connecticut has adopted a variety of property tax exemptions for certain specified uses of real and personal property, including property used in manufacturing. The prerequisite filing obligations and deadlines associated...more

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The Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Department of Revenue Bring Some New Year Cheer to the State’s Taxpayers and Tax Community –...

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The Oregon Legislature, in House Bill 3373, created the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate within the Oregon Department of Revenue. The new law became effective on September 25, 2021. According to the Oregon Department of...more

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Maryland Takes a Beat on Its New Digital Advertising Tax

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Last week, we reported on Maryland’s new gross receipts tax on revenues derived from digital advertising services (the “Tax”), the first of its kind in the nation. Affected taxpayers and tax practitioners alike can breathe a...more

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