Taxes July 18, 2023
State and Local Taxes Changing At Rapid Pace
Over the past 60 years, in times of adverse economic cycles, sales taxes have provided a more resilient method of funding relative to income and property taxes.
Taxes February 23, 2023
Hotel-Based State and Local Tax Revenues Continue Increase
Average U.S. hotel occupancy is projected to reach 63.8% in 2023 – just shy of 2019’s level of 65.9%. Staffing is expected to remain a challenge for many U.S. hotels in 2023, as the industry continues to grow its workforce back to pre-pandemic levels.
Taxes January 13, 2023
New Jersey Governor Says Tax Cuts are Coming This Year
During an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday, Murphy was asked if he can pledge no new taxes in New Jersey...
Taxes January 13, 2023
Michigan Expects $9B Budget Surplus, May Cut Income Taxes
State treasury officials estimate Michigan government will see a $9.2 billion surplus at the end of this fiscal year, increasing the likelihood that all that cash could trigger a permanent cut in the state income tax.
Taxes January 3, 2023
SALT Cap Foes Poised to Influence House GOP Tax Agenda
Wins in high-tax states were key to Republicans' new House majority but complicate their plans on a signature issue.
Taxes December 16, 2022
States Tax Vape Products Very Differently
More and more governments are imposing new regulations and taxes on e-cigarettes, vaping products, and similar products.
Sales Tax November 7, 2022
Louisiana Adds More Compliance Regs to Wineries and Fulfillment Houses
Louisiana has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for beverage alcohol fulfillment houses and wineries that use them.
November 4, 2022
The Tax Revenue Implications of Gas Vehicle Bans
Electric vehicle mandates are surfacing at the federal, state, and local levels. They raise a number of questions about fuel tax revenue, electricity infrastructure, and more.
April 6, 2021
States Start Taxing Digital Advertising
Digital advertising taxes have been introduced in Connecticut, Indiana, Montana, New York, and Washington, though the Montana measure has already been tabled.
March 25, 2021
Will Digital Advertising Taxes Spread in 2021?
As Maryland prepares to enforce the first digital advertising tax in the nation, Massachusetts and several other states are pursuing digital advertising taxes of their own.
March 24, 2021
Retailers Still Challenged by Wayfair and Marketplace Sales Tax Laws
The United States Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. set off an avalanche of economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws. More than two years later, retailers of all sizes are still grappling with the debris.