Tax

  • March 12, 2026

    Temp Agency Manager Hid $3.5M In Revenue, Feds Say

    The former manager of a Massachusetts temporary employment agency failed to report more than $3.5 million in business revenue, leading to almost $1 million in taxes going unpaid, federal prosecutors said.

  • March 12, 2026

    IRS Allows 15% Of KFC Parent's Domestic Production Claim

    The IRS and the parent of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell agreed that the company's total deductions for domestic production activities during 2013-2015 were $1.6 million — roughly 15% of the $10.7 million the company had claimed as deductions for the three years.

  • March 12, 2026

    TV Network Founder, IRS Seek Settlement In $18M Tax Case

    The owner of a broadcasting company whose deal to sell $75 million in assets fell through is headed to settlement negotiations with the federal government over $18 million in taxes related to his father's estate, according to Michigan federal court filings.

  • March 12, 2026

    NM Bars Local Gov'ts From Levying Tax On Child Care Homes

    New Mexico barred local governments from imposing certain taxes on registered child care homes under a bill signed by the governor.

  • March 11, 2026

    Costco Owes Shoppers Refunds For Voided Tariffs, Suit Says

    Costco shoppers are owed back the higher costs they paid as a result of President Donald Trump's global tariffs that the nation's highest court has since declared unlawful, according to a putative consumer class action filed Wednesday in Illinois federal court.

  • March 11, 2026

    Tax Fraudster Asks 4th Circ. To Undo 20-Year Prison Term

    The head of an investment firm who was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after admitting to tax fraud in connection with a $20 million Ponzi scheme asked the Fourth Circuit to vacate his sentence, saying it was unreasonable and far longer than average.

  • March 11, 2026

    Cos. Ask Court To Toss Trump's Revamped Global Tariffs

    Two companies are challenging President Donald Trump's revamped global tariff regime, telling the U.S. Court of International Trade that the circumstances required to justify the regime cannot exist.

  • March 11, 2026

    Wyo. Amends Property Tax Break For Long-Term Homeowners

    Wyoming amended a property tax exemption for long-term homeowners in the state so that it applies to an eligible property's fair market value instead of its assessed value under a bill signed by the governor that also establishes a limit on the exemption.

  • March 11, 2026

    NM Authorizes Property Tax To Pay Bonds, Interest, Costs

    New Mexico authorized the imposition of a property tax to repay principal, interest and costs for state-issued bonds, which are subject to voter approval, under a bill signed by the governor.

  • March 11, 2026

    Minn. Justices Reject Homeowner's Valuation Claims

    The Minnesota Tax Court had full jurisdiction over a homeowner's property tax case and properly dismissed his challenge to the county's valuation, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

  • March 10, 2026

    Ill. Tax Preparer Gets 10 Years For $14M PPP Loan Fraud

    An Illinois federal judge's decision to impose a 10-year prison sentence on a man for his role in a $14 million fraud scheme where he took kickbacks for preparing false applications for pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program loans drew surprised outbursts in the courtroom Tuesday from both the defendant and his attorney.

  • March 10, 2026

    Conn. Court Says Day Care On Church Property Tax-Exempt

    A Connecticut church that leases part of its property out to a private for-profit day care should be allowed a property tax exemption for the entirety of its property, the state Appellate Court affirmed. 

  • March 10, 2026

    Feds Urge End To IRS Wind, Solar Safe Harbor Fight

    The Trump administration has told a D.C. federal judge there's no basis to sustain a lawsuit challenging an IRS notice eliminating a safe harbor test that wind and solar projects could use to qualify for clean energy tax credits.

  • March 10, 2026

    Tax Court Can't Review Marijuana's Drug Status, IRS Says

    The U.S. Tax Court is not authorized to examine and change marijuana's controlled substance status, the Internal Revenue Service said, rebuking a bid from a New Mexico dispensary operator seeking relief from a provision prohibiting it from claiming business deductions.

  • March 10, 2026

    Kan. House Bills Seek To Limit School Property Taxes

    Kansas would impose a cap on the ad valorem taxes that school districts could impose under bills introduced in the state House.

  • March 10, 2026

    PE Group Asks 3rd Circ. To Overturn Fund's $100M Tax Bill

    The U.S. economy could face damaging consequences if the Third Circuit upholds a U.S. Tax Court decision finding a Cayman Islands hedge fund liable for a $100 million tax bill as a securities dealer, a private equity lobbying group told the court.

  • March 10, 2026

    DOJ Defends Tying Loan Forgiveness To Employer Conduct

    The Trump administration is asking a D.C. federal judge to toss a lawsuit challenging a new rule that could strip some nonprofits of Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, claiming that the plaintiffs in the suit have no standing because they aren't engaged in any illegal activities.

  • March 10, 2026

    Ex-Moses & Singer Partner Admits Tax Crimes, Will Pay $2.8M

    A former Moses & Singer LLP partner admitted to practice in New York and North Carolina courts has pled guilty to three counts of failing to file personal income tax returns and will pay $2.8 million in restitution, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced Monday.

  • March 10, 2026

    Easement Case Didn't Need Appraiser Witness, 10th Circ. Told

    The U.S. Tax Court should have considered a partnership's appraisal before rejecting its claim to a nearly $12 million tax deduction for a conservation easement donation, the partnership told the Tenth Circuit, arguing that its valuation report didn't require the appraiser's testimony as the court had claimed.

  • March 10, 2026

    Colo. Broadens Farm, Ranch Definitions For Property Taxes

    Colorado broadened its definitions of farms and ranches for property tax purposes to allow more agriculture producers to qualify for tax advantages under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis.

  • March 09, 2026

    Kate Hudson's Activewear Co. Sued For Tariff Refunds

    Fabletics, the activewear company cofounded by actress Kate Hudson, faces a proposed class action from customers who say the company passed the cost of President Donald Trump's illegal 2025 tariffs onto customers and should be forced to refund those overages.

  • March 09, 2026

    Intuit Faces MLA Suit Over 'Refund Advance' Loans

    TurboTax distributor Intuit Inc. and several of its partners were hit with a proposed class action alleging their process for distributing tax refund advance loans comes with high costs and arbitration clauses that are prohibited by the Military Lending Act.

  • March 09, 2026

    FIFA May Be No Match For Town In World Cup Permit Spat

    A small Massachusetts town may have a reliable 12th man in the courts if it ends up being sued by FIFA for failing to grant a license to host several World Cup matches, experts say, as the town holds all the power despite its potential foe's deep pockets.

  • March 09, 2026

    Tax Court OKs IRS Partnership Procedures In Easement Fight

    The IRS properly notified a partnership of tax deficiencies tied to a 2018 conservation easement deduction under the 2015 centralized partnership audit regime, the U.S. Tax Court unanimously ruled Monday, saying the entity failed to prove that agency mistakes had hindered its audit response.

  • March 09, 2026

    Colo. Justices Nix TABOR Expansion Ballot Plan

    A proposed Colorado ballot measure that would potentially subject more fees to voter approval under its Taxpayer's Bill of Rights unlawfully contains more than a single subject, the state Supreme Court found Monday, reversing a state board.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes

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    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes

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    The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

  • NY Tax Talk: ALJ Vacancy, Online Sales, Budget

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    Among the most notable developments in New York tax law last quarter, an administrative law judge vacancy continued affecting taxpayers, a state court decision tested the scope of the Interstate Income Act, and Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the 2025-2026 fiscal budget containing key tax-related provisions, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

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    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

  • Rebuttal

    BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation

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    A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.

  • 5 Ways Lawyers Can Earn Back The Public's Trust

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    Amid salacious headlines about lawyers behaving badly and recent polls showing the public’s increasingly unfavorable view of attorneys, we must make meaningful changes to our culture to rebuild trust in the legal system, says Carl Taylor at Carl Taylor Law.

  • Legal Jeopardy Looms Over Trump's Trade Negotiation Plans

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    Even as the Trump administration announces one trade deal after another, the legal authority of the executive branch to impose tariffs under consensual arrangements with leading trading partners is just as debatable as the unilateral imposition of U.S. tariffs under the president's executive orders, says Jeffrey Bialos at Eversheds Sutherland.

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    Hiking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    On the trail, I have thought often about the parallels between hiking and high-stakes patent litigation, and why strategizing, preparation, perseverance and joy are important skills for success in both endeavors, says Barbara Fiacco at Foley Hoag.

  • Opportunity Zone Overhaul Is Good News For Investors

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    Recently enacted reforms making the qualified opportunity zone program permanent, restoring the basis step-up for capital gains and adding flexibility to the zone designation process enhance the program’s appeal for long-term investment, says Steven Hadjilogiou at McDermott.

  • What US-India Trade Deal Will Mean For Indian Pharma

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    Complicated by newly imposed tariffs from the U.S., the outcome of the U.S.-India trade talks is poised to reshape not just trade policy, but also the strategic alignment of the two countries' pharmaceutical ecosystems, says Jashaswi Ghosh at Holon Law Partners.

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