In this installment of A Pinch of SALT for Tax Notes State, Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Jeff Friedman and Cyavash Ahmadi examine Egon Zehnder, a case they argue demonstrates why New York’s False Claims Act should never have been expanded to tax cases. The case reflects fundamental problems that go to the heart of
Extending by implication – states redefine indirect tax base
State and local authorities recently have used decisions and enforcement to go beyond the language in tax statutes.
In this edition of “A Closer Look” in Bloomberg Tax, Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Jeff Friedman and Liz Cha look at examples of these attempts to expand the tax base and the challenges faced by those who
5 proof of domicile takeaways from Calif. Tax Appeals ruling
A recent significant precedential and unanimous decision by the California Office of Tax Appeals, Matter of the Appeal of Beckwith, provided more guidance on how to determine California domicile and residency for state personal income tax purposes.
In his article for Law360, Eversheds Sutherland Senior Counsel Eric Coffill provides five domicile takeaways and
Pass/Fail: Evaluating the test for D.C. statutory residency
The District of Columbia occupies a unique position among subnational jurisdictions in the United States given its status as a nonstate, federal enclave. The District’s status allows it to impose individual income tax on only residents under the district clause of the US Constitution, the Home Rule Act of 1973, and implementing statutes that are
A rose by any other name – Maryland to rename appellate courts
On November 8, 2022, Maryland voters approved a constitutional amendment to change the names of Maryland’s appellate courts from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court of Maryland and from the Court of Special Appeals to the Appellate Court of Maryland. New York is now the only state to designate its highest court as
Keep it close and approximate: New rules for market sourcing
Approximately 34 states require market sourcing to source sales of other than tangible personal property. Many states adopted market-sourcing rules in recent years and are only now beginning to finalize regulations regarding their implementation. A number of states have also adopted market-sourcing regulations attempting to provide additional clarity through more detailed rules.
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An interview with BOE Executive Director Yvette M. Stowers
In his latest installment of Across State Lines for Tax Notes State, Eversheds Sutherland Senior Counsel Eric Coffill interviews the executive director of the California State Board of Equalization, Yvette M. Stowers.
Read the full article here.
State income taxation of nonresident equity-based compensation
The increase in people who work remotely means some financial planners may need to reassess clients’ income sources to avoid a tax surprise.
In his article for Journal of Financial Planning, Eversheds Sutherland Senior Counsel Eric Coffill examines key issues related to the state income taxation of nonresident equity-based compensation and how to avoid
Exploring the ‘affirmative’ Commerce Clause
In this episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast, Eversheds Sutherland Associate Jeremy Gove breaks down the ‘affirmative’ Commerce Clause with Partner Eric Tresh. Eric recently authored an article in Tax Notes State on the topic with Partner Maria Todorova and Associate Fahad Mithavayani, which you can read here. 
Eric speaks to tax
SALT discrimination under the ‘affirmative’ Commerce Clause
The principle of nondiscrimination plays a pivotal role in the field of state and local taxation. Discriminatory taxes are said to deter cross-border activity, distort competitive neutrality, and hinder economic efficiency by placing a thumb on the scale of the competitive marketplace. Recognizing these issues, federal and state governments have prohibited discrimination since the founding