New York City Tribunal Sides With A&E in Deduction Suit

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New York City Tribunal Sides With A&E in Deduction Suit

December 01, 2025

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Eversheds Sutherland Partner Ted Friedman is featured in this Tax Notes State article for successfully representing A&E Television Networks before the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal. The tribunal affirmed that A&E is entitled to deduct its debt interest expense against New York City’s unincorporated business tax (UBT), rejecting the Department of Finance’s deficiency notice.

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