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Public Law 86-272 – Federal Law Seeks to Giveth what the States Continue to Taketh Away with a Retroactive Twist

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The U.S. states’ tireless attempts at diminishing protections afforded under Public Law 86-272 (“P.L. 86-272”) have been headlining the state tax press for the last several years. For example, we saw, among other developments: (1) the MTC publish its revised Statement of Information (“MTC Statement of Information”) outlining proposed protected and unprotected activities under P.L. 86-272, including certain activities conducted over the Internet; (2) states (including California, New Jersey and New York) publish guidance seeking…

The Illinois Appellate Court Boots False Claims Suit Against Foreign Tailor

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The Illinois False Claims Act (“IFCA”) has been perpetually abused by parasitic litigants seeking to force businesses into unwarranted tax claims. In the latest example, The People ex rel. Stephen B. Diamond v. Henry Poole & Co., Ltd., the Illinois Appellate Court (the “Court”) rejected an action filed by a well-known IFCA litigant against a UK-based tailor, Henry Poole & Co (“Poole”), for failure to collect Illinois use tax on custom clothing sold and shipped…

Plot Twist: New York Legislation Would Give the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Appeal Rights Following Certain Adverse Tribunal Decisions

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As part of the New York Budget Legislation (“S.B. 4009 / A.B. 3009”),  the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (“Commissioner”) will be given the right to appeal certain types of decisions from the New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal (“Tribunal”).  Currently, only taxpayers have the right to appeal Tribunal decisions.  This provision is on the cusp of becoming law after clearing both legislative chambers on May 1, 2023.  As…

Governor Hochul Vetoes Expanded False Claims Act Legislation

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Governor Hochul rang in the new year by vetoing a bill that expanded the New York State False Claims Act (“FCA”) to permit claims against non-filers. Specifically, on December 31, 2021, Governor Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S4730 (Assembly Bill A2543), explaining in Veto Message No. 83 that “the language in the bill is broader than impacting only non-filers, and would implicate more tax filing controversies to the False Claims Act than just non-filers. This would…

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