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Snowbirds’ Wings Clipped by New York Tax Appeals Tribunal

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In a recent decision, the New York Tax Appeals Tribunal issued a sharp reminder to ‘snowbirds’ that changing domicile is about substance, not paperwork. In Matter of John J. Hoff & Kathleen Ocorr-Hoff, DTA No. 850209 (N.Y....more

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Billion-Dollar Question: California Initiative Targets the Ultra-Wealthy with One-Time Tax

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Proponents have filed a California ballot initiative proposing a one-time wealth tax on individuals with more than $1 billion in net worth. The “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” would impose, for tax year 2026, a 5% tax on “all...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Trick or Treat? October 31 Deadline for Washington State Tax Approaches

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Welcome, taxpayers and soon-to-be trick-or-treaters, to our annual Washington State October 31 reconciliation reminder....more

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5 Key Takeaways | The Illinois Franchise Tax: A Trap for the Unwary - and Even the Wary

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The Illinois Franchise Tax is an archaic set of laws that often traps well-intentioned taxpayers in the uncomfortable position of not being in compliance and/or not in good standing with the State of Illinois. Kilpatrick’s...more

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5 Key Takeaways | The Illinois Franchise Tax: A Trap for the Unwary - and Even the Wary

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The Illinois Franchise Tax is an archaic set of laws that often traps well-intentioned taxpayers in the uncomfortable position of not being in compliance and/or not in good standing with the State of Illinois. Kilpatrick’s...more

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Big Changes to Washington State Department of Revenue’s Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) Program

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At last week’s Washington State Tax Forum, the Washington Department of Revenue announced, in a presentation led by Ballard Spahr’s Aaron Johnson, that the Department is making significant and meaningful changes to its...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

The Risk of California FTB Audits is Increasing

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Did you know that the number of California FTB audits is increasing when compared to the trend of IRS audits in 2025? The California Franchise Tax Board, or FTB, has recently invested in advanced data processing systems and...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

What to know about Illinois’s 2025 amnesty programs

On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2755, which contains three amnesty programs the state estimates will substantially increase its coffers. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill into law...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

You Need an Experienced Tax Attorney when Tax Issues Strike

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Why do you need an experienced tax attorney when tax issues strike? What do you need to know about communications with the IRS and California's tax agencies?...more

Freeman Law

Risks in Avoiding State Tax Obligations

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When a business has been hit with substantial tax liability, it can often be tempting to pack things up and abandon the business. Often, taxpayers consider the possibility of opening a new business in its place, as a means...more

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Does My Company Qualify for Wisconsin’s Voluntary Disclosure Program?

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Taxes and their applicable laws can be confusing for even the most savvy businesspeople. For any number of reasons, businesses and individuals fall out of compliance with tax reporting requirements and become exposed to...more

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Responding to NYS Tax Department Letters: Key Steps for Taxpayers

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Earlier this month, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance published a press release explaining what taxpayers should do when they receive a letter from the Tax Department. The press release outlined several...more

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Posts, Profits, & Penalties | Tax Law & Social Media | Part 3

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The IRS Has Eyes - Having any presence on social media—even sans influencer following or income—can and may be used against you by the IRS. Have you ever Googled yourself? You will likely be shocked at how much...more

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Let the Shakedowns Begin: Tax False Claims Legislation in California

Legislators in Sacramento, California, are mulling over one of the most (if not the most) troubling state and local tax bills of the past decade. Senate Bill (SB) 799, introduced earlier this year and recently amended,...more

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New York Sales Tax: When a Responsible Person Acts Irresponsibly

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Late last year, the Office of the State Comptroller (the “OSC”) estimated that sales and use tax receipts would increase by 2.3% in the SFY 2024-2025. The OSC also projected that collections from sales and use taxes would...more

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N.Y. Sales Tax – Responsible Person Liability

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NY Needs the Revenue- A couple of weeks ago, the Tax Foundation released its latest “State Business Tax Climate Index,” which assesses a state’s tax system and compares it to that of other states. New York seems to be a...more

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