Tax

The taxing and regulating of a new product that's ingested into the lungs to deliver nicotine is dealt with under federal, state and local laws. William Cox explains Kroll Bond Rating Agency's thoughts about vaping and the associated revenues for governments. John Hallacy hosts.

A Senate committee has approved a bill requiring remote sellers to collect the state's 6% sales tax. It could generate $700 million in new revenue.

The municipal market continues to flex its muscles even as the U.S. economy seems to be slowing, which could lead to an even flatter yield curve.

The first opportunity for repeal of the SALT cap prior to its December 2025 sunset date would be in early 2021 if Democrats can gain majority control of both chambers of Congress as well as the White House in the November 2020 election.

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.