Taxpayers Ramp Up Use of Skip-the-Line Path in State Disputes

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Taxpayers Ramp Up Use of Skip-the-Line Path in State Disputes

March 16, 2026

United States
United States
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Bloomberg Tax

Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Jeff Friedman, Charlie Kearns, and Charles Capouet are quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the rise of declaratory judgment actions in state tax disputes.

The article explores when going straight to court may offer taxpayers faster clarity – and why careful case selection remains critical as states test new tax theories.

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