In Department of Taxation v. FJ Management, Inc., the Virginia Court of Appeals recently concluded that the apportionment factors of a partnership in which a taxpayer held a minority interest could not flow up to the partner because there was no unitary relationship between the partner and the partnership. As state scrutiny over apportionment of corporate partners … Continue Reading
Join Christopher Lutz, a partner on the state and local tax team, for his presentation “Tax Landscape Across the States” at the WV Society of CPAs‘ 2024 Legislative Seminar in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 9. The seminar will provide CPE and CLE credits and allow participants to meet with and hear updates from local … Continue Reading
Jeffrey Birdsong presented at Tulane University Law School‘s 73rd Annual Tax Institute on November 13. Jeff’s presentation “State & Local Tax Rundown” discussed key updates and recent topics in Louisiana SALT, including the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, tax reform, transfer pricing, ITEP developments, and litigation.… Continue Reading
Effective January 1, 2025, Hillsborough County businesses face critical sales tax adjustments following a Florida Supreme Court ruling and legislation passed during the 2024 Regular Session. This issue arose in November 2018, when Hillsborough County voters approved a 1% transportation surtax. In 2021, the Florida Supreme Court invalidated the surtax due to constitutional issues. During … Continue Reading
Join Alysse McLoughlin during her presentation at the NYCPA – The New York State Society of CPAs New York and Tri-State Taxation Conference in New York, New York, on November 20, 2024. Her presentation will cover new decisions, rulings, and administrative releases affecting New Jersey. Find more information and register at the link below.https://bit.ly/4fDf6FQ… Continue Reading
Last week, South Carolina Governor McMaster signed into law Act No. 113 in a much needed reproach to the Department of Revenue’s aggressive attempts to undermine the state’s separate reporting regime for apportioning corporate income. While the law creates a new paradigm for how and in what manner the state or taxpayer may obtain alternative … Continue Reading
Jones Walker SALT Team Partners Jay Adams, Bill Backstrom, and Andre Burvant presented a Louisiana update during the state & local section at the Tax Executives Institute Houston Chapter Meeting. Presentations included updates on state and local taxes and energy tax planning. We are always excited to speak at TEI Houston and to connect with … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading