Judge dismisses 27 charges against ex-Broad Ripple bar owner, calls probe a ‘fishing expedition’
Prosecutors had alleged that Robert Sabatini underreported nearly $4 million in sales and failed to pay about $350,000 in taxes from 2020 through 2023.
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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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Indiana Supreme Court hands casinos win, clarifies tax add-back law
The court determined that Indiana’s add-back statute refers to direct income taxes and their functional equivalents – not unapportioned excise taxes. This means that the wagering taxes Penn Entertainment paid to other states did not have to be added back.
Supreme Court rejects push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales
The high court ruled against a sweeping argument from a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just more than $2,000.
Experts weigh in on Trump’s immunity deal with IRS
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said he’s not backing down from giving immunity to the president over his past taxes — despite the questions about why President Trump would need immunity and whether a president can do this.
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
The federal judge’s order allows all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds, not just the ones that filed lawsuits.
Republic Airways revives legal fight with Indianapolis over tax-break clawback
The Indiana Court of Appeals is siding with Republic Airways in the latest battle of an ongoing feud between the airline and the city of Indianapolis over $247,522.17 in tax incentives.
Indiana amnesty period for paying delinquent taxes set to open in July
The program follows similar penalty-free times in 2005 and 2015 for businesses and individuals to pay overdue tax bills.
Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
But it reveals how Democrats are starting to apply public pressure on a Trump administration that has shown little interest in trying to return tariff revenues after the Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling on Friday.
Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10B for tax-return leak
The suit was filed Thursday in Miami federal court by Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization, which manages the president’s real estate holdings.
Indiana set to opt out of some of Trump’s federal tax cuts
Republican fiscal leaders, however, haven’t said which of the dozens of other new federal tax cuts—including the temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime wages—will be extended to state taxes.
Municipal groups welcome newly filed bills to adjust local income tax structures
The proposed legislation would allow Indiana municipalities to collect more income taxes, in most cases, and would remove requirements that income tax rates be voted on each year.
Bankruptcies surge as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs
At least 717 companies filed for bankruptcy through November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That’s roughly 14 percent more than the same 11 months of 2024, and the highest tally since 2010.
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.
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.