IL Cen RR Co v. TN Dept of Revenue, et al

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Case Number:

17-5553

Court:

Appellate - 6th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3890 Other Statutory Actions

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  1. October 03, 2018

    6th Circ. Won't Rehear Rail Co.'s Tax Discrimination Case

    The Sixth Circuit on Wednesday denied a railroad carrier's request for an en banc rehearing in a dispute over whether Tennessee's diesel fuel sales and use tax on railroad carriers is discriminatory, saying all issues raised had been previously considered.

  2. September 14, 2018

    Rail Co. Asks 6th Circ. To Rehear Tax Discrimination Case

    A railroad carrier has asked the Sixth Circuit to rehear its arguments that Tennessee's diesel fuel sales and use tax on railroad carriers is discriminatory, saying the court's previous decision ignored facts and contradicted a U.S. Supreme Court interpretation.

  3. August 31, 2018

    6th Circ. Upholds Tenn. Sales Tax On Fuel For Rail Carrier

    The Sixth Circuit on Friday upheld the sales and use tax imposed on a rail carrier for purchase and consumption of diesel fuel, saying the tax did not violate federal law prohibiting taxes that discriminate against a rail carrier.

  4. September 07, 2017

    Tax Foundation Says Tax On Rail Co.'s Fuel Is Discriminatory

    A conservative tax policy think tank urged the Sixth Circuit on Wednesday to overturn a lower court's decision that Tennessee's sales tax on diesel fuel does not discriminate against railroads, saying that the tax revenue does not directly benefit railroads in the way that the motor fuel tax benefits motorists.