Summary
At issue is the interpretation of tax law that allows a business to deduct from its income its "ordinary and necessary" business expenses.
See Also
7th Circuit Rejects Tax Court's Reasonable Compensation Test
The issue in this corporate income tax matter was whether the petitioner's deduction for the salary of its chief executive and principal owner was excessive, as asserted by the IRS.
7th Circuit Affirms Independent Investor Test When Determining Reasonable Compensation
The 7th Circuit reversed the U.S. Tax Court and determined that the independent investor test was the appropriate test for determining whether an executive's compensation was reasonable and, thus, deductible to the corporation under IRC sec. 162.
7th Circuit Affirms Independent Investor Test When Determining Reasonable Compensation
The 7th Circuit reversed the U.S. Tax Court and determined that the independent investor test was the appropriate test for determining whether an executive's compensation was reasonable and, thus, deductible to the corporation under IRC sec. 162.