Ohio Court of Appeals Finds Commercial Activity Tax on Wholesale and Retail Sale of Food Violates State Constitution.
In a decision rendered on September 2, 2008, the Ohio Court of Appeals (the "Court") held that, as it applies to gross receipts from certain food sales, Ohio's new Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) violates the state constitution. More >>

Ryan Leads Successful Louisiana Effort to Speed Payment of Refunds, Greatly Benefiting All Taxpayers.
The Louisiana Legislature has adopted House Bill 579, a Ryan-backed bill signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal, which will greatly benefit taxpayers by requiring the state to pay refunds within 45 days of a final determination. More >>

Washington Board of Tax Appeals Orders Use Tax Refund for Software Delivered Electronically to Data Center Maintained at Out-of-State Location.
The Washington Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) has recently ruled that a Verizon Wireless affiliate was entitled to a refund of use taxes paid on software downloaded onto company servers located in California. More >>

Ryan Signs Ten Year Corporate Headquarters Lease at Dallas Galleria.
Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced that the Firm has signed a ten year lease extension on its Dallas headquarters, which includes significant expansion rights to support the Firm's continued rapid growth. More >>

Ryan and IPT Establish the Sam Birchfield Endowment for CMI Property Tax Candidates to Honor the Life and Legacy of Ryan Principal and Property Tax Practice Leader.
Mr. Samuel P. Birchfield loved sharing his vast tax knowledge, devoting countless personal hours during his career as Ryan Principal and Property Tax Practice Leader to support the development of property tax professionals across the United States. More >>

Ryan Public Affairs Director James R. Eads, Jr. Named New FTA Executive Director.
Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced that James R. Eads Jr. has been named the New Executive Director of The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA). More >>