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Carl Levin: “Thus, it appears that both courts and the IRS may seek to apply substance over form to transactions that it views as…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
Thus, it appears that both courts and the IRS may seek to apply substance over form to transactions that it views as abusive.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Commenting on how tax authorities may interpret transactions.

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