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Supreme Court Weighs In On FTB v. Hyatt

On Behalf of | May 4, 2016 | FTB |

The US Supreme Court issued its decision in Franchise Tax Bd. of California v. Hyatt on April 19, 2016, affirming the jurisdiction of the Nevada courts but limiting the damages it could award against the California tax agency. This decision lays to rest a case in which taxpayer Gilbert Hyatt sued the FTB in Nevada for abusive audit and investigation practices. The original award was for nearly $500 million. However, because Nevada limits damages that can be awarded against its own state agencies, the taxpayer may only be granted up to Nevada’s $50,000 limit.

To read the full decision, click here.

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