In this episode of GeTin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by Peter Blocker, Vice President of Policy at the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), for a discussion of the recently passed California budget. Although California Governor Gavin Newsome stated he would reject tax increases, the budget as passed includes significant tax increases. Peter and Nikki discuss those tax increases, including the NOL suspension and credit cap as well as the sweeping changes made to California's apportionment provisions. Peter also provides an overview of what is anticipated for the rest of California's legislative session. Finally, the two discuss their guilty pleasure roadtrip foods!

GeTtin' SALTy will take a short summer hiatus for the July 4 holiday. We will be back in mid-July with more state tax policy updates.

In this episode of GeTin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by two MultiState Associate superstars—Morgan Scarboro (V.P. of Tax Policy) and Ryan Maness (Director and Tax Counsel) for a midyear SALT legislative recap. Nikki, Morgan, and Ryan discuss state revenues to date, significant SALT proposals that have been debated this year, and the political landscape both to date and post-election. As always, the three end their lively conversation with a surprise non-tax question—this one focused on woodland creatures.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Ryan Minnick, Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA), to catch-up on Ryan's work at the FTA. Ryan and Nikki also discuss FTA's mission and work, and how integral its meetings (national and regional) are to its mission and work. Finally, Ryan and Nikki discuss their favorite things about San Antonio! And, of course Frankie has some opinions along the way!

In this episode of GeTtin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Ryan Minnick, Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA), to catch-up on Ryan's work at the FTA. Ryan and Nikki also discuss FTA's mission and work, and how integral its meetings (national and regional) are to its mission and work. Finally, Ryan and Nikki discuss their favorite things about San Antonio! And, of course Frankie has some opinions along the way!

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Brad Scott, Director of Finance at Halstead Beads, to discuss where sales tax collection requirements are at six years after the landmark Wayfair decision. Brad and Nikki discuss Halstead's Louisiana litigation and its implications, how small businesses are continuing to deal with the Wayfair decision and his continued advocacy on the burdens created post-Wayfair. Frankie--the pup--continues to voice her opinion! And, Brad and Nikki wrap up with a discussion of upcoming travel plans.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by GT Shareholder Shail Shah for a discussion of some recent decisions released by the California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA). Shail provides an overview of what is likely the OTA's most significant case to date, in which the OTA ruled that a water's-edge filing taxpayer was entitled to include 100 percent of certain dividend income under IRC 965 in its sales factor despite California allowing for a 75 percent dividends-received deduction. Shail also discusses his--and many others--surprise that this decision has initially been marked non-precedential and what could be done to change that. Finally, Nikki and Shail discuss summer cocktails. And, of course, Frankie has a few things to say during the conversation as well.

In this episode of GeTin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Jared Walczak, Vice President of Special Projects at the Tax Foundation. Jared catches Nikki up on Tax Foundation's impression of 2023, and then the two discuss what Jared has been focused on this legislative session. Jared and Nikki then delve into property tax "relief," which seems to be the topic de jour for many state policy makers. Finally, with spring in the air, Jared and Nikki discuss upcoming travel and what they are most looking forward to now that the weather is warming up.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Vice President of Policy at the California Taxpayers Association, Peter Blocker, to discuss the California 2024 legislative session. Peter provides an update of the revenue outlook and goes on to discuss the Governor's budget as well as other ideas being considered by the legislature. Nikki and Peter specifically discuss the California digital advertising tax proposal and the informational hearing that Nikki testified at earlier this month. Finally, Peter provides some highlights from CalTax's recent Annual Meeting, including the presentation of the David R. Doerr Medal, which was presented to Barry Weissman this year.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by GT colleague Samantha Trencs to discuss a potpourri of 2024 SALT legislative hot topics. Sam walks through several east coast bills of interest, including Virginia's budget bill, a Maryland bill that would expand the sales tax base to virtually all services, and the New Jersey governor's proposal to basically bring back the corporate surtax. And, then Nikki and Sam catch up on the California Senate Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation, which is holding an informational hearing on a digital advertising tax proposal, and a few Oregon and Washington highlights. Finally, they discuss something near and dear to Sam's heart-- her favorite thing to do in Charleston, South Carolina!

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined once again by Jeff Newgard, Principal at Peak Policy, for a chat about Oregon. First, Jeff provides an overview of the 2024 Oregon legislative session and the tax bills to watch this, including the reconnect bill and a bill that would ensure taxpayer confidentiality at the local level. Jeff and Nikki also discuss the "super-majority" vote issue that policy makers have been trying to tinker with the last few sessions. A philosophical SALT issue that Jeff and Nikki recently wrote about in Tax Notes State (Bills for Raising Revenue: Whittling Oregon's Supermajority Requirement). Finally, the two share some of their favorite things about their furry friends!