The States of New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a federal court lawsuit this week challenging the constitutionality of the new $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction
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State and Local Taxes
IRS Cautions Taxpayers Regarding Efforts to Bypass New State and Local Tax Deduction Caps
Today the Internal Revenue Service notified taxpayers that it will soon be issuing regulations addressing the deductibility of state and local tax payments for federal income tax purposes. The IRS…
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Minnesota Joins Widening Crackdown on “Zappers” With Announcement of State’s First Criminal Convictions for Using Sales Suppression Devices
The State of Minnesota has joined the growing list of states that are criminally prosecuting business owners for using “zapper” programs to commit tax evasion. Yesterday the Minnesota Department of…
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U.S. Senators Ask Supreme Court to Overturn Quill
A number of parties have filed amicus curiae briefs in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a case that could substantially reshape the state sales tax landscape. See here. Perhaps…
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Florida Court Holds That Taxpayer’s Change of Domicile Does Not Work Out
As clients reach retirement age, many often consider a change in their domicile as part of their retirement plan. Aside from the warmer winters, Florida is a popular state for…
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New Jersey Announces Possibility of Tax Amnesty
The New Jersey legislature may enact a law that would create a tax amnesty program for New Jersey taxes. If enacted, the amnesty program would not exceed 45 days or…
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State Crackdown on “Zappers” Continues: Washington State AG Files $5.6 Million Criminal Tax Case Against Restauranteur
Calling it the largest sales suppression software case in state history, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the filing of criminal charges last week against the owner of six…
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U.S. Supreme Court Schedules Oral Arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for April 17 in South Dakota v. Wayfair, a case that could dramatically reshape the sales tax landscape for online retailers. …
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Pennsylvania to Begin Issuing Penalty Assessments to Taxpayers Who Ignored 2017 Amnesty Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue this week will start mailing “non-participation penalty assessments” to delinquent taxpayers who failed to participate in the 2017 Tax Amnesty program, Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell