Indiana lawmakers to weigh joining Trump’s tax cuts
Republican legislators are poised to take up proposals on conforming the state tax code with federal rules after the legislative session resumes Jan. 5.
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Sunsetting soon: Attorneys seeing high interest in estate tax provision as December 2025 end date nears
For some estate law attorneys who handle planning for wealthier clients, Dec. 31, 2025, is circled on their calendars.
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Leading with passion: Tax Court judge Wentworth reflects on career ahead of retirement
While law was the path she wanted, it wasn’t what she chose to do at first. Instead, now-Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth was told her options were chorus teacher or nurse — never lawyer.
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Halfway point: A look at key legislation in 2nd half of 2023 session
Here is an update on key legislation affecting not only lawyers, but all Hoosiers statewide. Updates are as of March 10.
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power
The Constitution says Congress has the power to levy tariffs. But the Trump administration argues that in emergency situations the president can regulate importation taxes like tariffs.
A major question for the Supreme Court: Will it treat Trump as it did Biden?
Key legal principles at the heart of conservative challenges to major initiatives in the Biden years are driving the arguments in the fight against Trump’s tariffs, which is set for arguments at the high court on Wednesday.
Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too
Gov. Mike Braun has asked legislators to bring the state’s tax code in line with recent, major federal changes — warning of “discrepancies” between Indiana and federal law that could complicate 2025 tax filings.
IN Tax Court orders Tippecanoe County assessor to obtain counsel for appeal
The Indiana Tax Court denied a county assessor’s attempt to represent his office in an appeal before the court, citing his lack of legal expertise as a risk of a non-attorney representing others and his use of a fictitious citation.
IN Supreme Court reverses tax court decision, rules in favor of Lake County assessor
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a state tax court decision on Tuesday, in a case that examined the constitutionality of Indiana’s one-acre limit on a homeowner’s property tax liability.
United States imposes 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes
The U.S. government said Monday it is immediately placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.
Cigarette, gas tax hikes coming to Indiana July 1
The price of a pack of cigarettes is expected to average $11 after the tax jumps from $1 to $3, per the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Other tobacco and nicotine products will also get pricier.
Strategic legislative revisions aid renewed Indiana drive for tolling
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and upgrade aging highways — eight years after former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration backed away from the prospect.
Muncie-area tax preparer gets prison sentence after falsifying 382 tax returns
Christina Moles, (also known as Tina Lashley), 50, of Redkey was sentenced to 18 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aiding and assisting the making of a false federal income tax return.
Indiana Legislature adopts tight budget with cigarette tax hike, widespread cuts
The Indiana Legislature approved a pared-down $46.2 billion state budget bill early Friday morning that will triple the state’s cigarette tax and cut funding for a wide swath of entities and programs.
China imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10
China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” slate of double-digit tariffs.
Indiana lawmakers seek to regulate, tax low-THC products
On Wednesday, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted to add a 15% excise tax to the products. The legislation now moves to the full House.
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports
China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
The news comes as roughly 150 million taxpayers prepare to file returns by the April 15 deadline.
Tariffs could reach deep into manufacturing-heavy Indiana
Tariff talk is big these days as economists, manufacturers, industry groups and consumers—everyone, it seems—consider the potential impact of tariffs announced by the Trump administration. Indiana’s manufacturing-heavy economy is especially vulnerable to the uncertainty from tariffs and retaliatory tariffs between nations.
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade imbalances.
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up major economic showdown
President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.