U.S. Supreme Court Decides MeadWestvaco Corp. v. Illinois Department of Revenue, Vacating Decision and Remanding to Appellate Court of Illinois.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision on the case of MeadWestvaco Corp. v. Illinois Department of Revenue, Docket No. 06-1413, vacating the judgment of and remanding the case back to the First District Appellate Court of Illinois. More >>

Alabama Supreme Court Grants Certiorari to Review the Issue of Royalty Payments to Intangible Holding Companies in Surtees v. VFJ Ventures.
On April 8, 2008, the Alabama Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Surtees v. VFJ Ventures to review the February 8, 2008 Court of Civil Appeals decision that reversed the trial court holding. More >>

Texas Comptroller Grants Taxpayers Additional Time to File Annual Franchise Tax Reports and Extensions.
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (“Comptroller”) announced today that businesses who are unable to file their annual franchise tax returns or extensions by the May 15, 2008 due date will have an additional 30 days to file the returns or extensions without penalty. More >>

Ryan Establishes “The Ryan Foundation” to Oversee the Firm’s Community Outreach Efforts; John Sharp Appointed 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 the establishment of a foundation chartered to oversee the Firm’s contributions to charitable organizations, schools and universities, and other deserving entities. More >>

Noel E. Hall, Jr. Joins Ryan as Principal and National Practice Leader of the Firm’s Unclaimed Property Practice.
Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced that Noel E. Hall, Jr. has been hired as a Principal to lead the Firm’s national Unclaimed Property practice. Mr. Hall is a recognized industry expert and past president of the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization. More >>

Ryan Receives PCI Certification for Protection of Client Payment Card Information.
Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has achieved Payment Card Industry (PCI) certification. This certification recognizes and attests that Ryan maintains a secure technology service solution that protects payment card information in its possession. More >>