State and Local Tax

The State and Local Tax (SALT) team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP understands that companies need to navigate and distill an ever-changing and increasingly complex system of state and local tax regimes. We can provide innovative and comprehensive advice to a broad range of state and local tax issues that arise for all types of clients in all 50 states, with additional depth of experience for New York, Virginia, Texas, and California tax matters. Our emphasis on cross-practice integration, paired with our broad geographic focus, enables us to provide clients with appropriate and up-to-date guidance at every stage of a state or local tax concern, from forward-looking planning for specific taxes, to representing clients in controversy matters with state and local tax authorities.

Our team has significant experience advising on the state taxation of the amusement industry. While working with our amusement clients, we provide assistance in navigating the complex tax laws within different states and localities. We have assisted our amusement clients in tax planning, audit defense, and tax litigation.

In Virginia, we provide guidance on the various tax incentives provided by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) in conjunction with our Global Economic Development, Commerce, and Government Relations Group. We are particularly experienced with VEDP’s Data Center Retail Sales & Use Tax Exemption. We also advise on unique-to-Virginia taxes such as casino gaming and pari-mutuel wagering taxes.

Our team has experience in a wide range of state and local tax issues, with a particular emphasis on:

• Real Estate Transfer Tax
• Sales and Use Tax
• Corporate Income Tax
• Personal Income Tax
• Payroll Taxes including Employer Withholding Requirements
• Unclaimed Property
• State and Local Tax Incentives