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A “Source” of Consternation? The Taxation of Telecommunications Companies in Florida

Like many states, Florida’s corporate income tax regime has special rules applicable to telecommunications companies. The tricky part about taxing the telecommunications industry is how to source receipts earned from providing interstate telecommunications services. Put differently, when is a state permitted to tax an interstate phone call? For corporate income tax purposes, the only receipts … Continue Reading

It’s None of My Business! Arkansas Court Rules on Business v. Non-Business Income Distinction

Income received by a multistate business is either “business income” or “non-business income.” Although this labeling appears innocuous, the distinction between these two categories of income matters greatly to taxpayers and state departments of revenue alike. While business income is apportionable to the various states in which the taxpayer conducts business, non-business income is allocable … Continue Reading
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