Join industry tax peers to hear sessions covering important state tax updates and state tax issues nationally and in the Southeast states.
Great opportunity to network with your Charlotte and surrounding area state and local tax peers.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
COST Policy State Tax Policy Matters Update
COST advocacy update, including its tax burden study.
On June 1, the Florida Legislature convened in a special session to consider the property tax reform proposal outlined by Governor DeSantis late last week. Prior to legislative committee meetings, a legislative staff analysis estimated that the Governor’s proposal could impact local government revenues by more than -$8 billion (at least -$3.4 billion school taxes
Join Jones Walker SALT partners Jay Adams, Bill Backstrom, and Jeff Birdsong at the American Petroleum Institute (API) Excise Tax Forum in Houston, Texas on June 2. We are looking forward to a great program focusing on motor fuel tax issues, state sales and use, IRS updates, and audit discussions.
First, it was traditional manufacturing. Next, it was data centers. Now, Louisiana is opening its doors to the aerospace industry with new tax incentives. Louisiana’s executive and legislative leaders are openly and aggressively pursuing businesses in the aerospace industry.
During the ongoing 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, Rep. Tony Bacala sponsored House Bill
Jones Walker SALT Partner, French Brown, will speak at the Florida Bar’s Tax Section Annual Meeting on May 15, 2026.
French will cover the Florida Property Tax session by helping attendees understand the framework and unique procedures of the property tax system. This includes the various state and local entities engaged in the administration
WHEN: Thursday, October 08, 2026
WHERE: Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Please Save the Date for Jones Walker’s Annual State & Local Tax Seminar!
Be sure to check back for upcoming program details! This program is intended for industry tax professionals and will be recommended for Texas CPE and CLE.
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Senate Bill No. 196 of the 2026 Regular Session, which has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives, is headed back for Senate acceptance of minor amendments and will soon be headed to the Governor for signing.
The Bill extends the deadlines to appeal an assessment of taxes at both the state and parish level
On March 27, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued guidance in RIB No. 26-011 on changes to the Inventory Tax Credit established during the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session and the 2025 Regular Session. The RIB reiterates that C corporations will no longer earn inventory tax credits (ITC) for ad valorem taxes paid on or after
Mississippi’s proposed legislation to exempt student-athletes’ NIL income from state taxation has officially been shelved, halting what would have made Mississippi one of the few states offering such a targeted incentive. The bill’s failure reflects the broader trend of states (particularly with schools in the SEC) considering tax-based incentives to stay competitive in recruiting. For