Lawsuit Challenges Comptroller Rule The City of Round Rock filed an action in Travis County District Court on Monday challenging the validity of the Comptroller amendment of Rule §3.334 concerning local sales tax sourcing scheduled to become effective October 1 (5/21/20 TTARA Tax Front Update). The rule when implemented would switch the sourcing of online…

In this issue Comptroller Public Hearing on R&D Rules Best Buy amicus Joinder The Comptroller’s office held a public hearing this morning on their proposed research and development rules: 3.340 – Qualified Research (sales tax), and 3.599 – Margin: Research and Development Activities The hearing was in response to a request by the Associated General…

In this issue TTARA Session Reports Now Available Special Session Set for July 8 TTARA State Tax Meeting Set for October 6 Other Upcoming Meetings & Events   TTARA Session Reports Now Available At the end of each regular session, TTARA publishes three publications that summarize 1) tax and fiscal legislation, 2) school finance, and…

In this issue Public Hearing on Comptroller’s R&D Rules Proposal Reminder: TTARA 87th Regular Session Wrap-Up Meeting – June 10 Public Hearing on Comptroller’s R&D Rules Proposal In prior emails, webcasts, and meetings, TTARA has discussed two rules the Comptroller’s office proposes to adopt concerning the franchise tax credit (34 TAC §3.599) and the sales…

In this issue Legislative Session Update Bills of Interest by Policy Area TTARA 87th Regular Session Wrap-Up Meeting – June 10 The ticking clock of the 87th Legislative Session is a welcome relief for many– it brings both clarity and death. Of the 7,148 bills and constitutional amendments introduced, 6,206 have failed to advance for…