In this episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast focused on policy issues, host and Eversheds Sutherland Partner Nikki Dobay hosts a full house for a West Coast legislative update. Nikki welcomes back Rob Gutierrez, President and CEO of the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), and Jeff Newgard, Principal and Owner of Peak Policy and also
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SALT partners to present at OSCPA State & Local Tax Conference
On January 7, Eversheds Sutherland Partners Nikki Dobay and Tim Gustafson will present webinars during the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) State & Local Tax Conference, covering metro taxes and a California tax update.
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The quadcast: An East/West/Middle comparative look at protesting an assessment
In this episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast, host and Eversheds Sutherland Associate Jeremy Gove rolls out a new discussion format—East/West/Middle. Joining Jeremy for this discussion are Partners Nikki Dobay and Breen Schiller, and Counsel Michael Hilkin, and the four discuss the similarities and differences of protesting an assessment in New York (East),…
SALT team continues presentations for key industry organizations, associations
This week, members of the Eversheds Sutherland SALT team will continue presentations for several key industry organizations and associations:
- Tax Executives Institute (TEI) – Iowa chapter
- On September 21, Jonathan Feldman, Michael Hilkin and Alla Raykin will present a SALT litigation update and digital tax update.
- Council on State Taxation (COST) Property tax workshop
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Oregon DOR provides guidance on new Oregon CAT fiscal year filing requirement
Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed Senate Bill 164 (SB 164), which provides a fiscal-year filing option for Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) taxpayers who use a fiscal tax year rather than a calendar year for federal tax purposes. SB 164 provides that for a fiscal tax year ending during 2021, taxpayers will be required…
Oregon CAT technical corrections bill clears second chamber and will now head to the Governor
Just days before Oregon’s legislature is set to adjourn, SB 164, the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) “technical corrections” bill, cleared its final hurdle in the Oregon legislature and will now be sent to the Governor for signature. Specifically, on June 24, SB 164 passed the House of Representatives by a unanimous vote of those in…
Taxpayers take a bath in Oregon statute of limitations dispute
On May 24, 2021, the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court denied a taxpayer’s motions for summary judgment, finding the taxpayer’s claim for refund was filed beyond the statute of limitations. Specifically, on December 4, 2015, the taxpayer filed its Oregon corporation excise tax return for tax year end February 28, 2015. The taxpayer…
Oregon CAT Technical Corrections Bill—passes Senate & assigned to House Revenue
On June 8, the Oregon Senate passed SB 164, which is the 2021 Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) “technical corrections” bill. SB 164 has moved to the House, where it has been referred to the House Revenue Committee. To become law—which is expected—SB 164 will be required to pass out of the House Revenue Committee and…
The “Rocky Mountain High” state and Oregon have something else in common
In this episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast policy series, Erica Kenney, West Coast Counsel of the Council On State Taxation (COST) and Jeff Newgard, Principal and Owner of Peak Policy, join host and Partner Nikki Dobay for a discussion of proposed legislation in Oregon and Colorado. Who knew they would be sharing…
SB 164 Emerges as the 2021 Oregon CAT Technical Corrections Bill
On May 7, three amendments were posted to Oregon SB 164, which as introduced made only minor changes to a specific exclusion for certain receipts of vehicle dealers from the Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT). The amendments, if incorporated into the bill, would provide clarification to insurance companies regarding Oregon’s “in lieu of” provision…