State Tax Talks with Joe Tantillo
Taxes can be interesting! Taxes can be fun! Taxes can also cost people and businesses a lot of money if they’re not paid or collected properly. That’s why the Hodgson Russ LLP State & Local Tax Practice is ready to un-complicate some of New York State’s most complicated tax laws and requirements for you. Subscribe to our podcasts for instant access to the latest episodes of “State Tax Talks with Joe Tantillo.” *This podcast does not provide legal advice.
Episodes
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Knowledge is power.” When it comes to taxes in New York State, we couldn’t agree more!
*This podcast does not provide legal advice.
In Episode One of “State Tax Talks with Joe Tantillo,” Joe provides an overview of the development of SALT legal practice, as told by experts, Paul Comeau and Mark Klein (or as we call them, the “Tax Titans”).
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*This podcast does not provide legal advice.
In Episode Two of “State Tax Talks with Joe Tantillo,” Joe and the "Tax Titans", Paul Comeau and Mark Klein, continue their discussion of the development of SALT legal practice.
*This podcast does not provide legal advice.
In this episode, Joe sites down with Tim Noonan in the first part of our discussion on tax residency. Changing your tax residency is not as simple as spending six months and a day in a new state. Tim and Joe discuss the ins and outs of New York State’s tax residency tests, and share thoughts on what factors tend to trip up taxpayers looking to make a move out of state.
In a continuation of their discussion on tax residency, Tim and Joe dive into the ins and outs of tax residency audits, including a high level discussion of audit procedure. The pair talk about what taxpayers can expect if they get an audit notice, and highlight some of the realities of a New York tax audit.
Welcome to the first edition of the Happy Minute: a laid back, round-table style discussion of contemporary tax issues that pique our interest. Joe is joined by guests, Chris Doyle and Dan Kelly, to discuss the Convenience of the Employer Rule used by New York and a handful of other states to tax the wage income of remote employees. This is a nonresident allocation rule that can be confusing to many taxpayers, especially those work...
Joe and guests Chris and Dan continue their conversation about New York State’s Convenience of the Employer Rule. They focus their discussion on one of the most famous court cases to ever challenge the Convenience Rule, Matter of Zelinsky v. Tax Appeals Tribunal of the State of New York. They also discuss Professor Zelinsky’s renewed challenge to the Convenience Rule, the challenge’s chances of success, and the best arguments again...
A major win for taxpayers, the decision in Matter of Obus v. New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal is final! Joe is joined by guests Tim Noonan, Andrew Wright, and Emma Savino to discuss this landmark tax case, which will dramatically shift the rules for New York’s statutory residency test. We break down the cases that led up to this point, what actually happened in Obus, why the impact of the case is significant, and what the future...
Joe is joined by sales tax expert and SALT attorney, Joe Endres, for the first part of our Introduction to Sales Tax Series. The pair discuss one of the most important issues in the world of sales tax: nexus. Often a threshold issue for companies trying to determine the taxability of their sales, nexus is the connection between a seller and a state that requires the seller to register then collect and remit sales tax in the state. ...
Joe sits down with SALT attorneys Chris Doyle and Mario Caito to discuss some highlights from the New York State Legislature’s proposed Revenue portions of the State’s 2023-24 Budget (Assembly Bill 3009/Senate Bill 4009)(the “Budget”). The group also highlights some of the proposed tax rate increases and wealth tax proposals that have been floated by state legislators.
The two Joes continue their sales tax discussion by venturing into the topic of taxability. They discuss the basics of the taxation of sales of tangible personal property versus sales of services. And Joe Endres poses some interesting hypotheticals about the applicability of the New York State sales tax.
Our introduction to sales tax series comes to a close with an in depth discussion on the audit process. Have you ever wondered what happens in a New York State sales tax audit? Joe Tantillo and Joe Endres break down the ins and outs of the audit process. They discuss the rights of the taxpayer, audit procedure, and potential outcomes.
Joe is joined by Hodgson Russ Attorneys Andrew Wright and Chris Doyle to begin his series on nonresident allocation and apportionment. The group dives into the very basics of the topic, and answers the all-important question of what distinguishes allocation from apportionment.
Joe is joined by esteemed legal scholar, Professor Edward Zelinsky of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and Hodgson Russ colleagues Elizabeth Pascal and Timothy Noonan to discuss Professor Zelinsky’s ongoing legal battle against New York State’s Convenience of the Employer Rule. Professor Zelinsky shares stories about his original convenience rule court case and provides insight into how his legal theory evolved for his newest...
Joe, Chris, and Drew continue their series on allocation and apportionment. In this episode, the panel breaks down the nuts and bolts of nonresident wage allocation, and the impacts of telecommuting on the workday allocation fraction. The trio also discuss the difference between allocating salary and bonus income.
In the final part of our allocation and apportionment series, Joe, Chris, and Andrew discuss the nuts and bolts of apportioning business income. The apportionment and allocation of business income often varies based on the type of business entity, which can create confusion for business owners. The panel tries to simplify this process by taking a look at New York’s rules for corporate and partnership apportionment.
Joe is joined by Hodgson Russ LLP partners Michael Hecker and Joseph Endres to discuss the ins and outs of New York State’s Brownfield Program. Federal and State Brownfield Cleanup Programs (BCPs) present unique opportunities for revival of contaminated properties in economically blighted communities and turning barriers to development into productive commercial or industrial sites. These programs also serve as one of the tools tha...
Joe continues his conversation with Hodgson Russ partners Michael Hecker and Joseph Endres, as the trio discusses the dynamic Brownfield Program. The conversation shifts to the sizeable tax credits available to developers looking to take advantage of the Brownfield Program. Joe Endres highlights how these credits are calculated, claimed, and what scrutiny the tax department may use when reviewing Brownfield credit claims.
Have you ever really looked into some of the distinctions between what makes an item taxable or nontaxable in New York? Well, we have, and some of the rules are just plain outrageous. Joe is joined by Mark Klein, Joe Endres, and Josh Lawrence to discuss some of New York State’s silliest sales tax rules. You’ll be shocked at how the tiniest difference can result in a hefty sales tax bill. The panel shares stories about some of the n...
The administrative law judge in the Zelinsky case issued a determination in favor of the tax department. Andrew Wright and Brandon Bourg join Joe Tantillo to discuss the analysis in the determination and break down what this means for the case moving forward. For now, the convenience rule remains good law, but will the analysis hold on appeal? Tune in to hear our thoughts.
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