State and Local Tax

Maryland’s Pass-through Entity Tax Election: Is There a Benefit for Restaurants, Hotels, Distributors and Retailers?

Recent IRS and Maryland publications have provided additional guidance and clarification on Maryland’s pass-through entity (PTE) tax election. The election…

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Tennessee Issues Ruling on Survival of Net Operating Losses After Merger

When engaging in corporate mergers and acquisitions, including internal reorganizations, it is important for companies with state tax benefits, such…

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New York Rules that Fees for Access to an Online Course Library are Not Subject to Sales Tax

With the rise in online learning, businesses offering these products and services need to be aware that the features offered…

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IRS Approves Deduction for Entity-Level Income Tax Payment Made by Pass-Through Entities

In response to the $10,000 SALT deduction limitation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, several states enacted pass-through entity-level…

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Partner is Subject to California $800 LLC Fee Based on Flow-Through of Partnership Factors

When determining if a limited liability company is doing business in California and owes the $800 LLC Tax, it must…

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Maryland Comptroller Clarifies GILTI Treatment

On April 17, 2019, the Comptroller of Maryland issued a Tax Alert to provide guidance to taxpayers on the state’s…

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Donations of Food Inventory Equals Sizeable Charitable Deductions for Restaurants

Restaurants that donate food inventory to charitable organizations could have the opportunity to claim tax deductions for charitable contributions, which…

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Virginia is for Lovers—and Internet Sales Tax

Virginia became the latest jurisdiction to implement an economic nexus standard for sales and use tax, which will require many…

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Virginia Amends Residency Definition for Estates and Trusts

On February 15, Virginia amended its estate/trust residency statute by removing one of the definitions used to determine whether an…

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