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Citigroup Avoided Paying $800M In NY State Taxes, Lawsuit Says

Economics Professor Eric B. Rasmusen is suing Citigroup for avoiding $800 million in New York State taxes, The New York Times reports.

Eric B. Rasmusen, a professor of business, economics and public policy at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

Eric B. Rasmusen, a professor of business, economics and public policy at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

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Cindy Capitani

According to the article, the professor of business economics and public policy at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University said Citigroup used an unusual federal tax break during the financial crisis to avoid taxes.

He seeks $2.4 billion in damages under the False Claims Act, the article said and the bank is expected to respond by Dec. 7.

For the full story see newyorktimes.com.

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