taxation

Here are the materials in Tulalip Tribes v. State of Washington (W.D. Wash.):

14 US Motion to Intervene

14-1 US Complaint in Intervention

Tulalip Tribes’ complaint is here.

UPDATE:

17 Snohomish Cty response

19 DOR Answer

Poarch Band Wins Preliminary Injunction in Property Tax Case

July 23, 2015Kate Fort1 Comment

Order here.

Previous coverage here.

This case arises from a complaint filed by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (“the Tribe”) against in James H. Hildreth, Jr. (“Hildreth”), in his official capacity as the Tax Assessor of Escambia County. In the complaint, the Tribe sought relief to prevent Hildreth from levying property taxes against United States trust property held for the benefit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Before the Court is the Tribe’s motion for a preliminary injunction (Doc. 12) against James Hildreth, the Tax Assessor of Escambia Co., Alabama; Hildreth’s corrected response in opposition (Doc. 16); the Tribe’s reply (Doc. 25); and Hildreth’s sur-reply (Doc 29). For the reasons stated below, the Court finds the Tribe is entitled to preliminary injunctive relief.

Tulalip Tribes Sue Washington over Retail Taxes at Quil Ceda

June 15, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here are the materials in Tulalip Tribes v. Smith (W.D. Wash.):

1 Complaint

Quil ceda Sales Tax Filing_Press Release

Eleventh Circuit Rejects Mikkosukee Effort to Avoid IRS Tax Subpoenas

June 2, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the unpublished opinion in United States v. Billie:

CA11 Opinion

Briefs here.

National Intertribal Tax Conference Announcement — Sept. 16-17, 2015

June 1, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

NITA ANNOUCES ITS 17^TH ANNUAL TAX CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2015 – SENECA NIAGARA RESORT & CASINO

The National Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) is pleased to announce its 17^th Annual Tax Conference hosted by the Seneca Nation of Indians at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY on September 16-17, 2015. The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino (http://www.senecaniagaracasino.com) is owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians, the “Keeper of the Western Door” for the Iroquois Confederacy—a nation rich in culture and proud of their heritage and legacy. We are confident that you will enjoy their hospitality as well as their beautiful facility and the Niagara Falls area. More information about the Seneca Nation of Indians can be found at https://sni.org/

Highlighting this year’s conference will be Vincent G. Logan, Special Trustee for American Indians, Office of the Special Trustee, Department of Interior, delivering the Keynote Address and participation from his office and staff on updates from the OST. The NITA Board has developed an outstanding conference agenda on many “hot topic” tribal taxation issues in Indian country for 2015 as well as participation from an “all-star” cast of speakers from diverse backgrounds with expertise in all aspects of tribal taxation issues. The conference agenda includes both general sessions and breakouts for more in-depth discussions.

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Poarch Band Creek Sues Alabama Official over Taxes on Trust Property

May 29, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is the complaint in Poarch Band of Creek Indians v. Hildreth (S.D. Ala.):

Complaint – filed copy

Feds Return Cigarettes to Big Sandy Rancheria

May 22, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

From the court’s minute order:

MINUTES OF MOVANT’S MOTION FOR RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO FED.R.CR.PROC.419g)(Filed 04/17/15)[1][4]Motion Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: Hearing held and counsel are present. The Court is in receipt of the parties’ Status Report. Counsel inform the Court of the status of the case and the scheduled return of property, as stated in Court and on the record. Counsel are to contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk with an update on May 21, 2015. If counsel need the Court’s assistance, a Telephone Status Conference will be set on May 22, 2015.Court Reporter: Larua Elias.(bp)

We posted materials on this case here.