New York Lawmakers Push Crypto Mining Tax to Lower Energy Costs

New York Democrats are pitching a new tax on crypto mining facilities that lawmakers say are driving up energy costs in New York.

Amazon Ruling Sparks Concern About Retroactive Tax Obligations

The South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling upholding Amazon Services LLC’s multi-million dollar sales tax obligations has the potential to empower other courts to reinterpret older tax laws to fit modern business models, taxpayer advocates warn.

Georgia Approves Gas Tax Holiday, Conformity to Federal Tax Code

Georgia taxpayers will be treated to a 60-day gasoline tax holiday as energy prices continue to spike, under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed into law Friday.

Whistleblower Targets Tax Shelter Promoting Do-Good Technology

A whistleblower is urging federal authorities to investigate a tax shelter that allegedly allows wealthy Americans to claim large charitable tax deductions after donating digital technology to small 501(c)(3) organizations. The company promoting the strategy told the Senate Finance Committee it’s done nothing wrong.

New York Tax Push on Startup Investments Draws Tech Sector’s Ire

A proposal by New York lawmakers to raise taxes on startup investment gains is setting off a fight with the tech industry, which says the move would drive venture capital out of the state.

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Louisiana AG Issues Opinion on Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

The Louisiana Attorney General (AG) issued an opinion determining that a disabled veteran who co-owns and occupies their primary residence with a spouse under a community property regime is entitled ...

Washington Enacts Law to Standardize Cash Transaction Rounding for Taxes

The Washington Governor signed a law which would allow businesses and state agencies to round in-person cash transactions to the nearest five-cent increment, eliminating the need for pennies while maintaining ...

Washington Authorizes Certain Tax Increment Financing Port District Indebtedness

The Washington Governor signed a law that includes authorizing port districts that have established a tax increment financing area to contract indebtedness or borrow money for district purposes and issue ...

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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Play the Tax Shelter Game

Tax shelter promoters, unlike tax preparers, aren’t named on their customers’ tax returns. And whether the tax-cutting strategy they recommend is allowable can be an open question until the IRS weighs in, which can take years, even when the agency is at full strength. Today, headcount at the IRS is down roughly 25% since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

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