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In June, the Appellate Court of Illinois upheld an assessment of over $314 million against Sam’s Club for unpaid county cigarette excise taxes, including a 10% late fee, a 25% penalty, and accrued interest. The assessment...more
House Bill 1687 has been introduced which would amend the law concerning the tax exemptions applicable to a water authority. The Bill was introduced by Representative Kendra Moore of Lincoln and Senator Bart Hester of...more
This Alert summarizes all the material amendments to Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes ratified to date during the General Assembly’s 2024 short session....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
Gaming - During her “State of the State” address, Governor Ivey announced that the much-anticipated gaming legislation will be a priority during this year’s legislative session. The legislation was filed by Representative...more
State and local taxes impact almost every taxpayer, and developments in any one jurisdiction can be frequent and sometimes confusing. ln this newsletter edition, we will briefly summarize selected state and local tax (SALT)...more
State and local taxes impact almost every taxpayer, and developments in any one jurisdiction can be frequent and sometimes confusing. In this newsletter edition, we will briefly summarize certain state and local tax (SALT)...more
On June 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed budget trailer bill Assembly Bill 195 (AB-195) into law. AB-195 contains several significant reforms to California’s cannabis laws. The most noteworthy changes are outlined below,...more
This week, the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a challenge to the recently enacted payroll expense tax in Seattle, WA. Seattle Metro. Chamber of Commerce v. City of Seattle, No....more
Transfers of real property to certain qualifying entities will no longer be subject to real estate excise tax in Washington State, effective on January 1, 2023. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed House Bill...more
The Washington State capital gains tax, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, has been held unconstitutional by the Douglas County Superior Court. Created in 2021, the tax was ostensibly labeled an “excise” tax in an...more
While it is always a good idea to focus on maintaining a healthy regulatory compliance program, the start of a new year seems like a particularly good time to review your tobacco company’s corporate hygiene with respect to...more
On July 16, 2021, Governor Baker approved a $47.6 billion fiscal 2022 budget, but sent back a provision the Massachusetts Legislature passed creating a workaround for the federal cap on the state and local tax deduction. ...more
On March 20, Gov. Lee signed into law SB 2158/HB 2227, which amends the Tennessee statute governing franchise and excise (F&E) tax credits available for brownfield redevelopment. Effective July 1, 2020, the law creates...more
The tech explosion in West Coast cosmopolitan areas has exacerbated homelessness in the region, prompting state and local governments to enact or at least propose new taxes on large metropolitan businesses....more
The recent $43.4 billion budget bill passed by the Connecticut General Assembly includes a number of changes to the Connecticut tax laws. The budget will be sent to Governor Ned Lamont who is expected to sign it....more
One of the hottest topics under the Gold Dome came to a head today. Certificate of Need (“CON”) law revisions have been discussed in both chambers with proponents and opponents to change wrangling over various proposals. ...more
With no legislation on the House or Senate floors today, Legislative Day 13 felt much more like a committee work day under the Gold Dome, and legislative committees in both chambers took advantage of the opportunity to hear...more
On July 31, the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR or Department) released its long-awaited and quite comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (otherwise known as “federal tax reform”) on...more
Businesses in the legalized cannabis sector face a daunting task in complying with st ate and Federal tax laws. This Guide is designed to assist in tax compliance by providing quick access to the relevant tax provisions in...more
In addition to Tennessee’s passage of the IMPROVE Act (Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy) also known as the “2017 Tax Cut Act,” 2017 Tenn. Pub. Acts 181, featured in our State and...more