On February 21, 2024, Governor Jeff Landry issued Executive Order No. JML 24-23 (EO No. 23-24) providing for the conditions for participation in the state’s Industrial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program (ITEP). The ITEP provides for a property tax exemption for manufacturing facilities. Under the Louisiana Constitutional, art. 7, Section 21(F), subject to terms
The Board of Directors for the Council On State Taxation (COST) is thrilled to announce that Patrick Reynolds has been appointed as the new President and Executive Director of COST, effective March 1, 2024. He will succeed Doug Lindholm, who has served in this role since 1999. The Board and staff are eager to collaborate
Here are a few of the king cakes we have been enjoying! We hope you have a happy and safe Mardi Gras!
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Mississippi Taxpayers should keep a very close eye on the Toolpushers Supply sales tax case just granted certiorari by the Mississippi Supreme Court. This case addresses important sales tax issues related to wholesale sales and the extent to which a seller must audit its purchaser’s downstream use of the goods on purported resale transactions. More
Jones Walker LLP announced the firm has reestablished its Tallahassee, Florida, office effective immediately. The new office expansion is the direct result of a successful and long-standing strategic alliance with Florida’s Dean Mead law firm. A total of nine attorneys and government relations professionals have joined Jones Walker, including partner French Brown and special counsel
Alysse McLoughlin, a partner on the state & local tax team will speak during the tax section of the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Alysse’s panel will address new developments in New York State tax law. Click here for the tax section agenda and to register.
Governor-elect Jeff Landry announced today appointments to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
“I am happy to make these announcements today, and I look forward to working
Jones Walker LLP is proud to announce partner and Tax Practice Group leader Bill Backstrom received the 2023 Council On State Taxation (COST) Paul Frankel Excellence in State Taxation Award at a ceremony during the COST Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 19, 2023. The Paul Frankel Excellence in State Taxation Award is
Thank you to all of our friends in Houston for making this year’s seminar a huge success. We cannot wait to see everyone again in 2024!
The Jones Walker LLP State and Local Tax Team is back live and in-person with a day-long program on September 28, 2023, titled Jones Walker: Live from TV Land! This state and local tax seminar will address all the relevant issues that have been picked up for a new season, as well as discuss and