On Monday, June 16th, the Florida Legislature is scheduled to vote on the final budget and annual tax proposal, bringing an end to the extended 2025 Regular Session. An amendment to House Bill 7031 has been filed containing the details
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Be Wary of Illinois’ New Remote Retailer Amnesty Program
With the recent passage of HB 2755, Illinois will be offering two different amnesty programs within the next 16 months, pending approval by the governor. The first program will run from October 1 through November 15, 2025. This program is…
Louisiana Legislation Prohibits Class Action Lawsuits Against the La. Department of Revenue
Yesterday, the Louisiana Legislature passed House Bill 416 and sent it to Governor Landry for his executive approval. If the bill becomes law, which is likely, it will prohibit class action lawsuits:
- Against the Louisiana Department of Revenue in the
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Alysse McLoughlin to Present at NYU SALT Program
Jones Walker SALT Partner Alysse McLoughlin will present “International Issues in State Taxation” on July 23, 2025 in New York. The Intermediate State and Local Taxation Conference presents in-depth analysis of complex problems state and local tax professionals regularly encounter…
Join JW SALT Partners at the IPT Annual Conference June 22-25 in Ft. Lauderdale
Join Jones Walker SALT Partners Jeff Birdsong, Katie Quinn, and Chris Lutz at the 49th Annual IPT Conference June 22-25, 2025 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Monday, June 23
“Don’t Crumble When They Bundle – Bundling in the Age…
Proud to Sponsor the American Petroleum Institute Excise Tax Forum in Houston, TX
We had a great time sponsoring the American Petroleum Institute’s 2025 Excise Tax Forum in Houston! This program offered meaningful insights on motor fuel tax issues, state sales and use, IRS updates, and audit discussions. Thank you for a wonderful…
Judge Jay Lobrano appointed Local Tax Judge at the Board of Tax Appeals
On May 23, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appointed Francis J. (Jay) Lobrano as the Local Tax Judge of the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals to complete the term of outgoing Local Tax Judge, now Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Cade…
JW SALT is Proud to Support IPT as a Foundational Partner
We are proud to be an IPT Foundational Partner for 2025, supporting IPT’s mission to provide top-tier education and resources for state and local tax professionals. Our partnership underscores our commitment to industry excellence and professional development. Learn more about…
That’s a Wrap on COST Spring in New Orleans!
Thank you to the Council on State Taxation (COST) for letting us host the opening reception at the 2025 Spring Conference! We had a great time celebrating, reconnecting, and meeting for insightful programming! We can’t wait to see everyone again…
Florida Legislature Will Need Extra Time to Negotiate Budget & Tax Relief
Today, the President of the Florida Senate announced that tax relief has stalled the budget negotiations for the 2025 Regular Session. This means the Florida legislature will likely have to return in a Special Session to resolve tax and budget…