Helvering v. Wilshire Oil Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1939-12-11

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Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question whether respondent, Wilshire Oil Company, Inc., in computing its net income for the years 1929 ’and 1930 for the purpose of applying the 50 per cent limitation on depletion allowance under § 114 (b) (3) of the Revenue Act of 1928 ( 45 Stat. 79…

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