New Proposed Economic Nexus Regulations for Texas Franchise Tax October 3, 2019
In the wake of South Dakota v. Wayfair, the Texas Comptroller has released proposed regulations to Comptroller Rule § 3.586, establishing an economic nexus policy for the state franchise tax….Read More
Josh Veith Named Vice Chair of SALT Committee of Texas Bar Assn.’s Tax Section September 17, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas – Ryan Law Firm, PLLC, is proud to announce that Josh Veith has been named a Vice Chair of the SALT Committee within the Tax Section of the…Read More
PROPOSED COMPTROLLER RULE CHANGES TO THE TEXAS FRANCHISE TAX BASED ON WAYFAIR August 20, 2019
The Texas Comptroller, in response to the Wayfair decision, issued draft proposed amendments to Comptroller Rule § 3.586 concerning franchise tax nexus. Historically, the Comptroller has applied a physical presence…Read More
RYAN LAW FIRM, PLLC ACHIEVES REVERSAL AND REMAND FOR POTOMAC EDISON May 10, 2019
POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY V. MARYLAND COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY The Maryland Court of Special Appeals has recently reversed and remanded the Circuit Court of Baltimore City’s decision that Potomac Edison…Read More
DAVID HUGIN JOINS RYAN LAW FIRM AS PARTNER April 11, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas – Ryan Law Firm, LLP, a leading tax litigation practice, announced today that David Hugin has joined the firm as Partner in its Austin office to represent the…Read More
THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS DENIES THE COMPTROLLER’S PETITION FOR REVIEW IN BADGER TAVERN April 1, 2019
Badger Tavern v. Hegar The Texas Supreme Court has recently denied the Comptroller’s Petition for Review in Badger Tavern. In denying the Comptroller’s Petition for Review, the Supreme Court of…Read More
THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS REQUESTS FULL BRIEFING ON THE MERITS FOR RYAN DIRECTIONAL January 29, 2019
NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO RYAN DIRECTIONAL SERVICES, INC. V. HEGAR Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc., successor by merger to Ryan Directional Services, Inc. (“Ryan Directional”),…Read More
Texas Legislature Introduces Substitute Sales and Use Tax Bill January 21, 2019
On January 4, 2019, Rep. Matt Krause (R) introduced a bill that would allow local taxing jurisdictions to substitute a local sales and use tax for the property tax. Under…Read More
RYAN LAW FIRM, LLP WINS FRANCHISE TAX CASE FOR XEROX January 9, 2019
XEROX CORPORATION V. HEGAR The Travis County District Court has recently ruled that Xerox Corporation (“Xerox”), represented by Doug Sigel and Rich Moore, was eligible for the 0.5% franchise tax…Read More
As part of the Comptroller’s Wayfair implementation, amendments to Rule 3.286, concerning seller’s and purchaser’s responsibilities, will be effective January 1, 2019. The amendments establish a safe harbor for remote…Read More
Doug Sigel, Overall Chair for Sales Tax Education, Speaking at ABA/IPT Advanced Sales and Use Tax Seminar in New Orleans, LA (March 12-13, 2019) December 17, 2018
Doug Sigel, Practice Group Leader for Sales & Use and Income Tax, is the Chair of the Planning Committee for the ABA/IPT Advanced Sales and Use Tax Seminar, taking place…Read More
RYAN LAW FIRM, LLP WINS SALES AND USE TAX CASE FOR GOLD’S GYM December 3, 2018
GOLD’S TEXAS HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. V. HEGAR The Travis County District Court has recently ruled that Gold’s Texas Holdings Group, Inc. (“Gold’s”), represented by Doug Sigel and Rich Moore, was…Read More
AUSTIN COURT OF APPEALS DENIES COMPTROLLER’S MOTION FOR REHEARING December 3, 2018
Earlier this year, the Austin Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Appellant Badger Tavern, represented by Ryan Law Firm LLP, in Badger Taven v. Hegar. In that case, the…Read More
RYAN LAW FIRM, LLP WINS SALES TAX CASE FOR EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY November 8, 2018
El Paso Electric Company v. Hegar The Travis County District Court has recently ruled that El Paso Electric Company (“El Paso”), represented by Doug Sigel, Rich Moore, and Roman Alexander,…Read More
Ryan Law Wins Appeal Challenging Retroactive Comptroller Rule September 17, 2018
Badger Tavern, L.P v. Hegar On September 11, 2018 the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin ruled that Appellant, Badger Tavern, brought a proper Administrative Procedures Act (APA)…Read More
Texas Supreme Court’s Decision In GRAPHIC PACKAGING CORP. V. GLENN HEGAR February 27, 2018
On December 22, 2017 the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision regarding the Texas Franchise Tax in Graphic Packaging Corp. v. Hegar. Background: Graphic Packaging Corporation sold consumer product packaging…Read More
Doug Sigel And Josh Veith Co-Write IPT Insider Article February 27, 2018
Doug Sigel and Josh Veith of Ryan Law, LLP have co-written an article that was featured in the August 2017 edition of IPT Insider. The article is linked below and…Read More
Key Changes To The Comptroller’s Administrative Rules February 27, 2018
Both taxpayers and practitioners should examine these rule changes carefully. These key changes have a significant impact on the procedure aspects of the Texas administrative process. For a full version…Read More
Ryan Law Firm Welcomes Rich Moore February 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce the addition of Rich Moore to Ryan Law. Mr. Moore is licensed to practice law in Texas. Mr. Moore will assist in federal, state, and…Read More
Taxpayer Victory In American-Multi Cinema February 27, 2018
On January 6, 2017, the Austin Court of Appeals denied the Texas Comptroller’s Motion for Rehearing in American Multi-Cinema, Inc. v. Hegar. The Court’s opinion can be found here. Ryan Law’s Doug…Read More
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