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New York may lead the charge on implementation of data excise taxes (i.e., “data mining taxes”) which will impose taxes on businesses that collect personal data. These data excise taxes primarily target large tech companies...more
At the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, the South Carolina General Assembly passed The Comprehensive Tax Cut Act of 2022 (the “Act”). Among a number of other significant tax changes, the Act effectively...more
The commonwealth of Virginia plans to reset how data center equipment, fixtures and supporting supplies are taxed throughout the state. Given that Northern Virginia, also known as Data Center Alley, is home to the largest...more
The world is at a crossroads. The early 1990’s saw the internet opening to the general public, followed shortly thereafter by online sales platforms (Book Stacks Unlimited—1992, Amazon.com—1994, and eBay—1995), and social...more
On 8 October 2021, the OECD released a further statement in relation to the BEPS 2.0 proposals, aimed at addressing taxation of the modern digital economy. This is the latest development in the attempts to more equally share...more
DC Business & Policy Practice Group Leader Jon Bouker speaks with Co-Leader David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon about what you can expect from the DC budget process during this historic year....more
Plus de deux ans après le dernier budget fédéral, la ministre des Finances du Canada a présenté le budget fédéral de 2021 (le « Budget 2021 »), le 19 avril 2021 (le « jour de dépôt du budget »). Certains commentateurs ont...more
More than two years after the last federal budget, Canada’s Finance Minister presented the 2021 budget (Budget 2021) on April 19, 2021 (Budget Day). Some commentators speculated that Budget 2021 might include increases in the...more
During the 2021 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed key legislation, including conformity to the federal tax law, the elimination of deference to subregulatory interpretations of the Department of...more
After a very difficult 2020, Illinois school districts received a well-deserved present on December 24 when the First District Illinois Appellate Court issued a decision rejecting a tax rate objection and upholding the...more
Four hundred and fifty-six days after it was approved by more than 57% of the Hillsborough County electorate, legal challenges to a county charter amendment that added a 1% sales tax designed to finance the county’s...more
New York is gearing up to become the 12th US state to legalize recreational cannabis, and the 2nd US state to do so by way of legislative measure (as opposed to voter initiative), as Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to legalize...more
On January 8, SB 2 was introduced to establish a new digital advertising gross revenue tax of up to 10% on “annual gross revenues of a person derived from digital advertising services in the state.” This uncharted new tax...more
With the growth of Airbnbs and web-based lodging platforms, Mount Dora and Lake County are both looking at common sense solutions to bring regulations up-to-date regarding B&B operations and tax collections. As this Orlando...more
As the economy shifts to a digital one, we are finding that states are turning toward unconventional revenue options. One trend we’re seeing is the surprising comeback of the gross receipts tax (GRT): • Oregon’s new...more
We are taking a break from our multi-post coverage of Opportunity Zones to address a recent, significant piece of Oregon tax legislation. On May 16, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law legislation imposing a new...more
• On May 31, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly adopted the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Act) – legalizing the sale, possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes by adults over age 21 starting Jan. 1,...more
Just before Christmas, the influential Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), the nonpartisan think tank headquartered at Samford University, released its annual report, How Alabama Taxes Compare. The contents...more
This is Part Two in our series regarding the California Ballot for November, 2018. In this series, we provide a synopsis for each of the 11 propositions voters in this state will see on the ballot, and summarize the primary...more
Competing special purpose tax measures are on the San Francisco June ballot, both of which would raise the tax on gross receipts from the lease of commercial space in San Francisco. ...more
The well-respected Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), the non-profit think tank headquartered at Samford University in Birmingham, recently published its periodic report, How Alabama Taxes Compare, which...more
Don’t let the episode title scare you away! Matt welcomes colleague Leanne Reagan to discuss how the House’s proposed tax reform bill impacts compensation arrangements and how, if passed into law, it could completely...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Testimony on Tax Surcharge Bills - This week, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee heard...more
The 2017 Budget was presented by Minister Pravin Gordhan before Parliament on 22 February 2017. The 2017 tax proposals are projected to raise ZAR28 billion, and increase the tax burden from 26% of GDP in 2016/17 to 26.7%...more
The Department of the Treasury estimates the annual federal “tax gap” (the difference between what taxpayers should have paid and what they actually paid on a timely basis) exceeds $450 billion. IR-2012-4 (January 6, 2012). ...more