Matt Boch, an attorney at Kutak Rock, will moderate a session at the Council on State Taxation Spring Meeting & Audit Sessions, taking place April 20–23, 2026, in Coral Gables, FL.

Boch will moderate the session, “Perspectives from the Bench – State Tax Court Judges,” which will feature a panel of judges and administrative law judges who adjudicate state tax controversies. The discussion will provide attendees the opportunity to hear directly from judges about what makes arguments persuasive, common pitfalls in litigation, and how procedural nuances can influence outcomes in state tax disputes.

The COST Spring Meeting & Audit Sessions is a leading forum for corporate tax professionals, in-house tax leaders and advisors to discuss developments in state and local taxation. The program includes sessions focused on state tax audits, litigation trends, policy developments and strategies for navigating complex multistate tax issues.

Matthew C. Boch is a tax, business, and regulatory attorney with a particular focus on state and local taxes (SALT) and economic development incentives. Matt advises taxpayers on SALT matters across the country, including state income taxes, sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, property taxes, excise taxes, premium taxes, and severance taxes. He represents taxpayers in all stages of tax controversies as well as taxpayers seeking voluntary disclosures or guidance requests.  He previously served as the Chief Commissioner of the Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission.