Tax

Four states in the eastern U.S. lost a legal challenge to a provision of the 2017 law that limited write-offs for state and local taxe

Mismanagement of real-property related taxes may be shortchanging an MTA revenue stream, said city Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Only Florida and Louisiana remain among the sales tax states that have not enacted laws to require remote collection to reap the benefit of the June 2018 Supreme Court ruling in Wayfair v. South Dakota.

Bank holdings in municipal securities continue to decline, as retail investors and mutual funds increase their holdings.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will issue senior-lien bonds with a Green Evaluation from S&P Global Ratings.

Two incentive programs expired on July 1, and Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill to extend them unchanged.

Oklahoma’s economic expansion appears to be slowing, state Treasurer Randy McDaniel said.

Thirty seven states and the District of Columbia now have laws requiring remote sales tax collection, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Close proximity and presence in small states allows Josh Larson to "kick the tires" when analyzing new and existing credits

As health risks associated with e-cigarettes have gained attention, some states are trying to deter minors from the product through taxation.

The evolution of muni advocacy has been in progression for years, though it was further galvanized by the shock and dismay at the 2017 tax reform.

The latest report from the state comptroller says $876.8 million was distributed to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts.

U.S. stocks dropped like a stone in response as Treasuries strengthened in a flight-to-quality bid.

With its population and economy growing, Texas marked its 21st straight monthly record for sales tax collection.

It is time for more creative thinking about finding more solutions to fund improvements for the city instead of political squabbles.

The ruling on tax assessments orders Philadelphia to repay $48 million, with $34 million coming from the school district.

Fitch Ratings has developed two indices tracking LGIPs.

The lawsuits were filed a day after 11 Democrats in the Senate and a bipartisan group of 47 House lawmakers announced a long-shot effort to repeal the regulation using the Congressional Review Act.

The IRS regulation is targeted at ending workarounds by state and local governments that have been enacted since the cap was included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Austin is telling investors that a $319 million airport bond sale is critical to meeting growing demand for service.