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McNary comity

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A quick definition of McNary comity:

McNary comity: A rule that says a court in the United States should not listen to a person's complaint about how a state collects taxes. This rule was made in a court case called Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass'n v. McNary in 1981.

A more thorough explanation:

McNary comity is a principle that says a U.S. district court should not hear a taxpayer's civil-rights challenge to the administration of a state's tax system. This means that if a taxpayer has a complaint about how their state is handling taxes, they cannot take it to a federal court.

For example, in the case of Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass'n v. McNary, a group of taxpayers sued the state of Arizona, claiming that the state's property tax system was unfair. However, the Supreme Court ruled that the case could not be heard in federal court because of McNary comity.

Another example could be a taxpayer in California who believes that the state's income tax system is discriminatory. Even if they file a lawsuit in a federal court, the court would likely dismiss the case based on McNary comity.

Overall, McNary comity is an important principle that helps to maintain the balance of power between state and federal courts when it comes to tax issues.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
babycat
16:37
I'm guessing you don't have a sibling named babycat but I hope I still make you marginally happier than normal despite this
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:38
maybe he has a babycat
babycat
16:38
I think everyone should have a babycat
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