Deputy, Administratrix v. Du Pont

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1940-01-08

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Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question of whether respondent in computing his taxable net income for the year 1931 may deduct payments of $647,711.56 made by him in that year to the Delaware -Realty and Investment Co. (hereinafter called the Delaware Company). The deduction is sought either under § 23 (a) of the Revenue Act of 1928 (<span class="citation no-lin…

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