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A Deep Dive into the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax Ruling

2026/09/01

The Maryland Tax Court recently struck down the state's tax on digital advertising services as unconstitutional. What does this mean for Maryland and other states considering similar taxes? Harley Duncan and Jeff Cook explore the details on this latest TWIST podcast from KPMG.

Data Center Dilemma: Are States Reconsidering Tax Incentives?

2026/08/11

As the demand for AI drives a data center boom, states are hitting the brakes on once-generous tax incentives. On this latest TWIST podcast, Harley Duncan and Jeff Cook discuss the legislative flurry aimed at curbing these programs and what it may signal for the future.

Downloading a new tax in the Golden State - California's new software tax explained

2026/07/31

Host Harley Duncan and guest Jim Kuhl discuss the major changes enacted in California on the taxation of prewritten software - effective January 1, 2027.

Illinois FY2027 Budget: A Wave of New and Novel Taxes

2026/06/25

Host Harley Duncan and guest Drew Olson discuss a slate of new and, in some cases, unprecedented tax measures that Illinois has enacted to fund its fiscal year 2027 budget.

State Indirect Taxation in a Digital Economy: What's Changing and Why

2026/06/09

host Harley Duncan and guest Jeff Cook explore how states are adapting indirect tax frameworks to keep pace with a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Taxing social media: Unpacking Chicago's first-of-its-kind ordinance

2026/02/06

Host Harley Duncan and guest Drew Olson discuss Chicago's new Social Media Amusement Tax (SMAT) and what it means for businesses

TWIST in Washington - Part 3: Decoding Taxes on Staffing, Security, and Live Presentations

2025/12/02

KPMG State and Local Tax professionals continue to discuss Washington State's recent legislation, with a focus on the new retail sales tax on services such as live presentations, temporary staffing, and security.

TWIST in Washington - Part 2: Decoding the new tax on custom software and IT services

2025/11/19

KPMG State and Local Tax professionals continue to break down Washington state's new retail sales tax on custom software, custom website development, and a wide range of IT services.

TWIST in Washington - Part 1: A New Tax on Digital Ads

2025/10/29

State and Local Tax professionals discuss Washington's new digital ad tax, breaking down what's taxable and how to stay compliant.

Cleaning up in Illinois: Amnesty programs start October 1

2025/09/16

This TWIST podcast discusses upcoming amnesty programs for the state of Illinois.

TWIST - June 2, 2025: State Tax Update: Arkansas and Kansas Enact Single Sales Factor and Market-Based Sourcing

2025/06/02

This TWIST podcast explores the new single factor apportionment and market-based sourcing rules in Arkansas and Kansas, and their impact on multistate businesses.

TWIST - April 15, 2025: Trending Now in State Tax - Alternative Apportionment

2025/04/15

This TWIST podcast explores the complexities and growing interest in alternative apportionment for corporate income taxes.

TWIST - February 7, 2025: When Nonbusiness Expenses Strike

2025/02/07

This episode of TWIST takes a deep dive into the Murphy Oil USA case and its impact on state tax for spin-offs.

TWIST - January 6, 2025: Illinois kicks off 2025 with important tax changes

2025/01/08

KPMG professionals Harley Duncan and Drew Olson discuss significant tax changes for 2025 in the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago including lease transactions, retail sourcing rules, and new direct pay permit obligations.

State Tax Ballot Measures: What Did Voters Say? What is Next?

2024/11/25

Covering the outcomes of tax-related ballot measures in various states and implications for businesses