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IRS guidance on carryover basis for 2010 decedents By Ryan A. Walsh Federal Taxation, December 2011 Form 8939, the basis allocation form required to be filed by executors opting out of the estate tax, is now due January 17, 2012.
Potential presidential Republican candidates’ federal income tax proposals By Lauran Corcoran Federal Taxation, December 2011 A brief summary of the plans set forth by Rick Perry and Herman Cain.
A review of the 31st Annual National Conference of State Tax Judges By Hon. Alexander P. White State and Local Taxation, December 2011 Judge Alexander P. White highlights the events of this year's Conference, which was held on September 22. 
Illinois state and local sales tax sourcing—Will the current long standing local sales tax sourcing test be changed in Illinois? By David J. Kupiec & Natalie M. Martin State and Local Taxation, November 2011 As of the drafting of this article, this sales tax sourcing issue remains the focus of pending Illinois legislation and litigation.
A taxing endeavor: Understanding how to apply Illinois sales tax By John J. Tufano, Jr. Business and Securities Law, November 2011 The increasing spotlight upon Illinois sales tax serves as a reminder for businesses to evaluate the ways in which they conduct sales transactions and to which counties they pay the retailers' occupation tax.
IRS collection issues By William M. Gasa Federal Taxation, September 2011 A summary of the report to given to Congress addressing issues associated with IRS collection.
Recent tax-related legislation By William Seitz State and Local Taxation, September 2011 A synopsis of tax-related bills recently signed into law.
Section 7430—Awarding of costs and certain fees: Proposed technical corrections By George E. Marifian Federal Taxation, September 2011 Due to recent amendments, a current disparity in Section 7430 of the Internal Revenue Code gives rise to the result that, in practice, a taxpayer who settles an entire case in IRS Appeals even though he has received a 30-day letter, is entitled to no reimbursement.
Specific examples of why tax reform is needed By Michelle L. Heller Federal Taxation, September 2011 A summary of specific examples illustrating why tax reform is needed.
Tax Code reform By Leonard S. DeFranco Federal Taxation, September 2011 It is the belief of the Federal Tax Section Council that tax code modernization is essential for economic growth. Our collective goal is to suggest methods to effective and efficient tax practices.
Tax Web site By Donna F. Hartl Federal Taxation, September 2011  Need tax research assistance? Want free help? Look no further! The Federal Tax Section of the ISBA maintains a Web site of helpful federal, state and local tax tools that go well beyond the basic links to the Internal Revenue Code and corresponding regulations. Check us out at <http://www.isba.org/sections/fedtax/links>.
Business results from the fall and spring sessions By William A. Price Business Advice and Financial Planning, August 2011 Recent changes in Illinois taxes affecting business lawyers.
Lurking sales/use tax issues in performing contract installation work for big box stores By David R. Reid State and Local Taxation, August 2011 Construction contractors should include provisions in the contract to allow for reimbursement or a higher cost for services to include use tax payments.
Personal property replacement taxes and public libraries By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, August 2011 If a library existed before 1978, it should be receiving personal property tax replacement funds, either directly from the State or through its host municipality or township.
Illinois sales tax legislation enacted—Amends definition of “retailer maintaining a place of business in the state” By David J. Kupiec & Natalie M. Martin State and Local Taxation, July 2011 The law amends Section 2 of the Illinois Use Tax Act, 35 ILCS 105/2, by requiring all online retailers who contract with an “affiliate” in Illinois to collect sales tax on customer purchases beginning July 1, 2011.
Tax increment financing: A public financing tool for private redevelopment By Nancy Hyzer Real Estate Law, May 2011 The first in a series of articles exploring the creation and evolution of tax increment financing utilized by municipalities and developers over the past 34 years throughout the State of Illinois.
Estate and gift tax update By James C. Krupp Federal Taxation, April 2011 A summary of recent cases.
Income tax recent cases and rulings By Philip D. Speicher Federal Taxation, April 2011 A summary of recently decided cases relating to income tax.
Negotiating tax increment financing redevelopment agreements By Herbert J. Klein Local Government Law, April 2011 As redevelopment agreements typically exist for a number of years, care should be taken to address all known and reasonably anticipated issues in a clear and unambiguous manner. Here's a look at some of the items the agreement should address.
Proving undocumented expenses, shifting burdens and avoiding penalties: A look at audit issues By Gregory A. Zbylut Federal Taxation, April 2011 In general, once the IRS issues a notice of deficiency, that notice is presumed correct, and you’re on the hook to prove that it’s not.
Recent changes to the omitted assessment tax law By William Seitz State and Local Taxation, April 2011 A look at the amendments to Public Act 96-1553, which attempt to give taxpayers more meaningful appeal opportunities, and an opportunity to put the Cook County Assessor on notice of omitted assessments.
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Tax “holiday”—Emancipation Day By Nancy Franks-Straus Federal Taxation, April 2011 Find out the reason for this year's tax deadline extension.
Wirtz et al. v. Quinn et al. By David P. Dorner State and Local Taxation, April 2011 A summary of the case, currently on appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Written policies required for non-profits By Donna F. Hartl Federal Taxation, April 2011 A list of written policies that the IRS is asking each tax-exempt organization to disclose this year.
2011 Illinois income tax increase—An overview of the provisions of Public Act 96-1496 (SB 2505) By David J. Kupiec & Natalie M. Martin State and Local Taxation, March 2011 A look at some of the new provisions, which took effect on January 13th of this year.
Illinois completes 2010 tax amnesty period By Kathleen M. Lach State and Local Taxation, March 2011 An overview of the most recent tax amnesty period.
IDOR Practitioners Meeting, January 28, 2011: Questions submitted for response By Stanley R. Kaminski & David I. Curkovic State and Local Taxation, February 2011 Questions and answers from the Illinois Department of Revenue's recent meeting.
A note from the Co-Editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, February 2011 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Section 1983 complaint against Board of Review members for alleged violation of equal protection rights is premature while state law appeal of assessment is still available; Board of Review members are entitled to absolute immunity for their decisions By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, February 2011 A look at the recently decided case of Heyde v. Pettinger.
Straight from the horse’s mouth: IRS Meeting Summary with Attorney Liaison By Robert Weber Trusts and Estates, February 2011 A summary from the December meeting between IRS representatives and members of the Practitioners Liaison.

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