Canister Co. v. Commissioner

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Canister Co. v. Commissioner, 78 F.2d 1013 (3d Cir. 1935)
16 A.F.T.R. (P-H) 573; 1935 U.S. App. LEXIS 4875

Canister Co. v. Commissioner

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

This case turns on a question of fact; namely, whether the transaction in question was a bona fide sale which gave this taxpayer appellant a right, within the meaning of section 23 (f) of the Revenue Act of 1928 (26 USCA § 2023 (f), to claim the resultant loss as a deduction ' from its gross income.

The facts are so fully stated and discussed in the opinion of the Tax Board as to obviate a restatement. That tribunal held the proofs showed the alleged sale was not one in fact, but was a mere attempt to avoid income tax. Such finding was warranted, and, agreeing as we do therewith, the Tax Board’s holding is affirmed.

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Full Case Name
CANISTER COMPANY v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published