A Texas Court of Appeals held that the federal Anti-Head Tax Act (“AHTA”) preempts Texas from imposing its franchise tax on American Airlines’ revenues from baggage fees, passenger ticket sales, and freight transportation. The case presented an issue of first
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All bets are off: Indiana’s add-back statute doesn’t cover intrastate wagering excise taxes paid to other states
In PENN Entertainment, Inc. v. Indiana Department of State Revenue, a unanimous Indiana Supreme Court reversed the tax court’s grant of summary judgment for the Indiana Department of Revenue requiring PENN Entertainment to add back approximately $2 billion in wagering…
Matson’s Musings: Thoughts from SEATA 2026 Conference
SALT trivia – July 8, 2026
Calling all trivia fans! Don’t miss out on a chance to show off your SALT knowledge!
We will award a prize for the smartest (and fastest) participant.
This week’s question: New York City recently adopted its fiscal year 2027 budget…
California Court of Appeal holds Texas radiologist not a unitary business
The California Court of Appeal held that a Texas radiologist did not owe California personal income tax because it did not operate a unitary business in the state. During the years at issue, a medical corporation sent the Texas radiologist…
Cloud cover: Tennessee court shields software license receipts from business tax
In a recent decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals addressed the business tax treatment of software licensing, cloud hosting, and cloud-based services, delivering a split decision with significant implications for taxpayers.
Background
SAP America, Inc. is a Delaware corporation engaged…
SALT trivia – July 1, 2026
Calling all trivia fans! Don’t miss out on a chance to show off your SALT knowledge!
We will award a prize for the smartest (and fastest) participant.
This week’s question: The U.S. Supreme Court recently considered a tax foreclosure case involving…
Welcoming Greg Matson: A pretty slick SALT career
2026 Southeastern Association of Tax Administrators (SEATA) Annual Meeting
SALT Partner Jeff Friedman is looking forward to speaking during the 2026 Southeastern Association of Tax Administrators (SEATA) Annual Meeting, held this year in Greenville, SC. The annual meeting brings together leaders from SALT agencies to address the most…


