Property tax, or ad valorem tax, is a fact of life for people and businesses in Texas. As one of the few states in the United States without income tax, Texas counties rely on property tax as a source of revenue to pay for...more
It has been a busy year for developments in Alabama state taxation. In this tax alert we review many of the significant developments that have occurred over the last 12 months....more
Florida has long been known as a tax friendly state for retirees. The "Sunshine State" has no income tax on individuals and no estate taxes. The state has quite a different reputation for commercial real estate investors who...more
Even though Louisiana's 2015 legislative session has concluded, the dust may be far from settled as to how increases in tax burdens meant to balance the State's budget will impact taxpayers. At least one industry trade...more
Plagued with financial uncertainty and inadequate resources, debtors often fail to take the steps that are needed to minimize property taxes in the period leading up to bankruptcy. Tax protests go unfiled and valuations go...more
The 2014 regular session of the Alabama legislature has been underway for over two months and is nearing its end. The legislature is off this week for Spring Break, then returns on Tuesday, April 1, for three final meeting...more