Burnet v. Houston

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1931-04-13

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Mb. Justice Suthekland delivered the opinion of the Court. The question in this case arises under § 214 (a) of the Revenue Act of 1918, c. 18, 40 Stat. 1057 , 1066, 1067, the pertinent part of which is as follows: “Sec. 214 (a). That in computing net income there shall be allowed as deductions:…

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