The California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) held that severance payments and employer-paid medical premiums received following an employee’s termination constituted income from intangible personal property and were therefore sourced to the taxpayer’s Nevada domicile. The taxpayer, a former California-based
SALT Shaker
Shaking things up in state and local tax
The SALT Shaker blog, published by Eversheds Sutherland LLP, focuses on state and local tax (SALT) issues, including legislative developments, tax litigation, administrative changes, and emerging revenue streams. It covers topics such as tax policy updates, court rulings affecting state and local taxation, digital economy tax challenges, and practical implications for businesses and taxpayers. The blog also features interactive content like trivia to engage readers on SALT knowledge. It serves as a resource for understanding evolving tax regulations, enforcement trends, and strategic considerations in the state and local tax landscape.
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Matson’s Musings: Are all MTC members the same?
Special industry apportionment rules – refresh or fade away?
In this installment of “A Pinch of SALT,” published by Tax Notes State, Partners Michele Borens and Jeremy Gove examine the evolving role of special industry apportionment rules and the Multistate Tax Commission’s efforts to modernize them.
The authors explore the history…
SALT Scoreboard – Second Quarter 2026
SALT trivia – August 12, 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: Which state currently has the highest average combined state and…
Matson’s Musings: Portal peril
Tax argument kicked to the curb: Nebraska Supreme Court holds charge on off-airport parking operator is a lawful fee
In Park ‘N Go of Nebraska v. Airport Authority of the City of Omaha, the Nebraska Supreme Court considered whether a charge imposed on off-airport parking operators was an unconstitutional tax or a permissible user fee. A 2021 Airport Authority…
SALT trivia – August 5, 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 Chamber of Digital Commerce recently filed a lawsuit challenging…




