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What’s Next for the Evolution of Public Law 86-272?

For over 65 years, Public Law 86-272 has dictated a state’s ability to assert income tax on an out-of-state business. While the 1959 federal law predated the emergence of e-commerce and digital services and could not have anticipated the way businesses would operate today, P.L. 86-272 has nonetheless remained the law of the land. P.L. … Continue Reading

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

Illinois DOR Proposes to Change Income Tax Liability for Businesses that Make Sales to Foreign Countries

The Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR” or “Department”) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment to amend its Regulation (86 Ill. Admin. Code § 100.3200) governing the “throwback” and “throwout” apportionment provisions (the “Amendments”). 46 Ill. Reg. ___ (Apr. 15, 2022), at 5856. If adopted, the Amendments would change the Illinois income tax burden imposed … Continue Reading

Alabama Tax Amnesty – Catching the Wave or Sliding in Before the Doors Close?

Limited tax amnesty programs gain popularity every few years and this is one of those years. The Alabama legislature has joined the growing list of states providing amnesty programs for taxpayers with unreported tax liabilities.  The Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of 2018 was recently passed and will be in effect from July 1, 2018, to … Continue Reading
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