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Alysse McLoughlin to Present at NYSBA Annual Meeting
Join Alysse McLoughlin, a partner on the state and local tax team in the New York office, at the New York State Bar Association 2026 Annual Meeting on January 13.
Alysse will participate in the “New York State and City Tax” panel, which will address hot topics and recent developments in New York State
John Fletcher to Present at MSCPA Mississippi Tax Institute
Join John Fletcher at the MSCPA Tax Institute in Flowood, MS! John will co-present on the “Mississippi Tax Update” panel and also present the “Multi-State Overview” session. The Mississippi Tax Institute is designed to help attendees manage and thrive in the ever-changing state tax environment. Jones Walker is proud sponsor this event.
Join Us at the NYU 44th Institute on State and Local Taxation
Join Alysse McLoughlin and Chris Lutz, partners on the state and local tax team, at the NYU 44th Institute on State and Local Taxation, in New York, New York, on December 8-9, 2025.
Alysse serves as the program co-chair for the event. Chris will present on “The Intersection of Important International Issues” panel
Deferrence in Mississippi Tax Appeals – What Does “Official” Really Mean?
DOR “Fact Sheet” Was Not An “Other Officially Adopted Publication” And Was Not Owed Any Deference in Mississippi Tax Appeals
In an administrative tax appeal, Mississippi law requires the Board of Tax Appeals (the “BTA”) “give deference to the department’s interpretation and application of the statutes as reflected in duly enacted regulations and other officially
Florida Challenges California’s “Special Rule” Tax Apportionment Scheme in Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction Case
On October 28, 2025, Florida filed a motion for leave to file a bill of complaint in the United States Supreme Court challenging California’s business income tax apportionment regulation, alleging it unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state corporations. The case invokes the Court’s original jurisdiction over disputes between states, a mechanism reserved for matters of sufficient seriousness
SCOTUS Oral Arguments Today in a Federal Case That Could Have SALT Implications
Interesting SCOTUS oral arguments today in a federal case that could have SALT implications. Question is whether any time limit applies to a motion to set aside a default judgment for lack of personal jurisdiction, especially after improper or ineffective service of the original action. Apparently the 6th Cir. says that motion can be time
Alysse McLoughlin Quoted in Bloomberg Tax Article on Massachusetts Taxation of Foreign Income
Alysse McLoughlin, a partner on the state and local tax team in the New York office, was quoted in the Bloomberg Tax article “Massachusetts Targets Offshore Corporate Gains After GOP Tax Law”. In the article, Alysse discusses the potential constitutional challenges states could face when expanding taxation of foreign corporate income, noting that
Florida House Releases Property Tax Reform Proposals
[i]t is our position that the House does not need to limit itself in presenting one single plan, but instead allow the people of Florida the ability to
Jones Walker Partners to Present at Hartman SALT Forum – Register Now!
Join Jones Walker SALT Team partners Bill Backstrom, Alysse McLoughlin, and Kyle Brehm at the Paul J. Hartman State & Local Tax Forum on October 27-29, 2025 in Nashville, TN!
Kyle Brehm | Monday, October 27, 2025
“What is the Box and What’s in it?” – Sales tax isn’t always straightforward –