Questions Submitted for Hearing on Mississippi Software Sales Tax Regulation
In anticipation of the upcoming public hearing on Mississippi’s proposed amendments to its sales tax regulation on Computer Equipment, Software and Services, Jones Walker recently submitted a letter to the Mississippi Department of Revenue summarizing a wide range of questions and issues raised by the proposal. These questions were compiled as a result of discussions
Louisiana Announces a New “Transfer Pricing Managed Audit Program”
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (the “Department”) released Revenue Information Bulletin No. 21-029 announcing the “Louisiana Transfer Pricing Managed Audit Program.” Beginning November 1, 2021, eligible corporations may request to participate in the program in order to resolve intercompany transfer pricing issues with the Department. Newly registered taxpayers, existing taxpayers, and taxpayers currently under audit
UPDATE: Mississippi Attempts to Significantly Increase Sales and Use Taxes on Internet-Based Business Services Via Regulatory Amendment
UPDATE: In response to widespread interest in these changes, the Mississippi Department of Revenue this afternoon scheduled a public hearing on the proposed amendments. The hearing is set for Wednesday, November 3 at 1:30. Interested parties are encouraged to identify specific questions and issues to present to the Department at the hearing. Jones Walker
Jones Walker SALT Team Members to Present at 28th Annual Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum – Register Now!
Jones Walker SALT Team members Jay Adams, Bill Backstrom, and Alysse McLoughlin will present at the 28th Annual Paul J. Hartman State & Local Tax Forum October 27-29, 2021 in Nashville, TN.
The Professor Paul J. Hartman Memorial State and Local Tax (SALT) Forum, sponsored in conjunction with the Vanderbilt University Law
Mississippi Attempts to Significantly Increase Sales and Use Taxes on Internet-Based Business Services Via Regulatory Amendment
On September 24, the Mississippi Department of Revenue filed a proposed amendment to its sales tax regulation on Computer Equipment, Software and Services. This amendment appears to reverse longstanding sales and use tax policy with respect to remote internet-based computer services, and could result in a significant non-legislative tax increase on Mississippi businesses. The notice
Jones Walker’s Annual State & Local Tax Seminar Goes Virtual – October 6
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | Zoom Webinar
Out of an abundance of caution and to better suit our attendees’ needs, we have decided to transition our October 6 SALT Seminar to a virtual format. We hope that you will be able to join us for our updated virtual program!
The Jones Walker LLP State and
Louisiana Secretary of State Announces Rescheduling of Upcoming Tax Reform Vote to November 13
Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has now announced the rescheduling of the upcoming tax reform constitutional amendment votes and other Fall elections, which were to be held October 9. The Fall elections and related tax reform votes are now scheduled to be held November 13.
This change was recommended by the Secretary of
Louisiana Tax Commission Online Appeals Portal is OPEN for the Tax Year 2021
The Louisiana Tax Commission Online Appeals Portal is OPEN for the Tax Year 2021 (2022 Orleans Parish) on the LTC website.
To file an appeal:
- Go to http://www.latax.state.la.us/Default.aspx
- Click Appeals
- Click File an Appeal
- Follow prompts and upload supporting documents. If supporting documents are a large file, please email them directly to: Malveaux@la.gov
If you
Property Damage Suffered as a Result of Hurricane Ida Must be Considered by Assessors into Determining the Fair Market Value
In response to the pandemic, the Jones Walker SALT team published an article regarding La. R.S. 47:1978.1 and its mandate that property damaged, destroyed, or rendered nonoperational due to an emergency declared by the governor was subject to reassessment, including the consideration of additional obsolescence, as a result of that physical and financial damage.
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