The Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that guidance issued by the Department of Revenue required the Department to allow a dividends-received deduction for cash distributions received by a taxpayer from a foreign partnership that was classified as a corporation for federal purposes. The taxpayer based its claim to the deduction on published guidance in effect
Successfully Changing California Residency For Tax Purposes
It goes without saying that an individual is free to move about the country and to change their state of residency/domicile for state income tax purposes. However, that change is potentially complex under the law, especially when an individual who is a longtime resident/domiciliary of California plans to become a nonresident.
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Georgia Advances 2021 IRC Conformity Legislation
Georgia’s income tax conformity bill, HB 265, unanimously passed the state House on February 9, 2021, and is now pending the Senate’s review. Georgia’s conformity to the federal Internal Revenue Code (IRC) is updated annually to adopt the most recent federal tax law changes. As such, HB 265 seeks to conform Georgia’s tax code
Illinois Department of Revenue Plans Significant Expansion of Audit Fast Track Resolution Program
After a successful trial-run, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) recently announced plans to expand its Audit Fast Track Resolution (FTR) program to general income tax disputes in October.
The FTR program allows for the expedited resolution of audit disputes through a conference with a neutral mediator while a case is still under the jurisdiction
Recent CA, TX and UT Tax Rulings on Income Tax, Unclaimed Property and Electricity Taxes
In this episode we discuss three recent developments, including an electricity tax matter in California (City of Arcata v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.) a Texas unclaimed property matter (CKD Homes Direct, Ltd v. Comptroller) and a Utah income tax matter.
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California Court of Appeal Finds That Sourcing of Income for Individuals Applies to Trusts
The California Court of Appeal held that California income tax applies to the entire amount of trust income that is derived from California sources, even though a trust is managed in part by a non-resident trustee. The taxpayer had requested a refund on income taxes paid on capital gains, claiming that the income was incorrectly
That’s None of Our Business – Idaho Supreme Court Rules Holding Company’s Gain from Sale of LLC Interest is Nonbusiness Income
On May 22, 2020, the Idaho Supreme Court held that the gain realized by a corporate holding company on the sale of its 78.54 percent ownership interest in an LLC was nonbusiness income and therefore not subject to apportionment in Idaho. The LLC was formed in 2003 and manufactured and sold tangible personal property. The
What Makes a California Resident?
California imposes an income tax on the entire taxable income of state residents. For those individuals seeking to avoid taxation by the state, the question becomes: what makes a California resident for income tax purposes? In this podcast we provide a brief overview of the various legal concepts involved in and tests applied during the
There’s No Turning Back: New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal Holds Retroactive Application of Statutory Amendments Violates Due Process
The New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal struck down the retroactive application of legislative amendments to a taxpayer who reasonably relied on a precedential decision of the Tribunal that was final and irrevocable at the time the taxpayer sold his shares in an S corporation.
On July 31, 2009, the non-resident taxpayer sold shares in
What Makes a California Resident?
California imposes an income tax on the entire taxable income of state residents. Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 17041. For those individuals seeking to avoid taxation by the state, the question becomes: what makes a California resident for income tax purposes? Below we provide a brief overview of the various legal concepts involved in