This Week in State Tax

KPMG LLP (U.S.)

This Week in State Tax, TWIST, is a podcast series hosted by the KPMG Washington National Tax, State and Local Tax practice with discussions on noteworthy developments that have broad applicability to taxpayers across the country.

Episodes

  1. FEB 6

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

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

    19 min

  2. 12/02/2025

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

    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.

    22 min

  3. 11/19/2025

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

    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.

    22 min

  4. 10/29/2025

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

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

    20 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    Cleaning up in Illinois: Amnesty programs start October 1

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

    23 min

  6. 06/02/2025

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

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

    21 min

  7. 04/15/2025

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

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

    25 min

  8. 02/07/2025

    TWIST - February 7, 2025: When Nonbusiness Expenses Strike

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

    19 min

  9. 01/08/2025

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

    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.

    13 min

  10. 11/25/2024

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

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

    13 min

  11. 10/23/2024

    Don't get spooked: Analyzing recent Unclaimed Property news

    Navigating the most recent unclaimed property developments to help ensure compliance.

    18 min

  12. 09/16/2024

    TWIST: September 2024

    Navigating the new Texas franchise tax statute of limitations guidance.

    6 min
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This Week in State Tax, TWIST, is a podcast series hosted by the KPMG Washington National Tax, State and Local Tax practice with discussions on noteworthy developments that have broad applicability to taxpayers across the country.

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  • Creator
    KPMG LLP (U.S.)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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