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.
A Deep Dive into the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax Ruling
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.
11 Aug 2026
Data Center Dilemma: Are States Reconsidering Tax Incentives?
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.
31 Jul 2026
Downloading a new tax in the Golden State - California's new software tax explained
Host Harley Duncan and guest Jim Kuhl discuss the major changes enacted in California on the taxation of prewritten software - effective January 1, 2027.
25 Jun 2026
Illinois FY2027 Budget: A Wave of New and Novel Taxes
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.
9 Jun 2026
State Indirect Taxation in a Digital Economy: What's Changing and Why
Host Harley Duncan and guest Jeff Cook explore how states are adapting indirect tax frameworks to keep pace with a rapidly evolving digital economy.
6 Feb 2026
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
2 Dec 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.
19 Nov 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.
29 Oct 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.
16 Sept 2025
Cleaning up in Illinois: Amnesty programs start October 1
This TWIST podcast discusses upcoming amnesty programs for the state of Illinois.
2 Jun 2025
TWIST - June 2, 2025: State Tax Update: Arkansas and Kansas Enact Single Sales Factor and Market-Based Sourcing
Industry experts discuss Arkansas and Kansas enacting single sales factor and market-based sourcing, which impacts multistate businesses.
15 Apr 2025
TWIST - April 15, 2025: Trending Now in State Tax - Alternative Apportionment
This episode examines the increasing prevalence and intricate details of alternative apportionment methods in state corporate income tax.
7 Feb 2025
TWIST - February 7, 2025: Murphy's Law: When Nonbusiness Expenses Strike
Industry experts analyze the Murphy Oil USA case, exploring its implications for state tax regulations concerning corporate spin-offs.
8 Jan 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.
25 Nov 2024
State Tax Ballot Measures: What Did Voters Say? What's Next?
State tax experts analyze the outcomes of recent ballot measures and discuss their implications for businesses and future policy decisions.
28 Oct 2024
Act now, not later - Massachusetts amnesty program begins November 1
Information on the Massachusetts amnesty program being offered from November 1 through December 31, 2024.
23 Oct 2024
Don't get spooked: Analyzing recent Unclaimed Property news
Navigating the most recent unclaimed property developments to help ensure compliance.
16 Sept 2024
TWIST: September 2024
Navigating the new Texas franchise tax statute of limitations guidance.
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