Welch v. Helvering

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1933-11-06

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Mr. Justice Cardozo delivered the opinion of the Court. The question to be determined is whether payments by a taxpayer, who is in business as a commission agent, are allowable deductions in the computation of his income if made to the creditors of a bankrupt corporation in an endeavor to strengthen his own standing and credit. In 19…

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