Herring v. Commissioner

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1934-12-03

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Mr. Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. The petitioners are husband and wife and the income which gives rise to this controversy is derived from community property. We are to determine whether, in computing net income under the Revenue Act of 1926, they were entitled to deduct from advance royalty or bonus received upon the execution of oil a…

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