How Much Deference is Owed? Court of Appeals Reverses State Tax Administrator’s Use of Federal Tax Concepts

Tax is statutory. No one owes tax unless a statute imposes that liability. Thus, all tax cases begin with the applicable statute. However, tax statutes sometimes are written in general terms, requiring that important details be filled in either by reference to other authorities, administrative rules or guidance issued the state agency.  Further, state tax … Continue reading How Much Deference is Owed? Court of Appeals Reverses State Tax Administrator’s Use of Federal Tax Concepts