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The Tax Benefit Rule, Claim Of Right Restorations, And Annual Accounting: A Cure For The Inconsistencies, John G. Corlew
The Tax Benefit Rule, Claim Of Right Restorations, And Annual Accounting: A Cure For The Inconsistencies, John G. Corlew
Vanderbilt Law Review
The Internal Revenue Code is premised on an annual accounting concept which requires the taxpayer to count up his transactions at the end of the year and remit to the Government taxes based on the occurrences of that particular year. In theory this requires disregarding the factors of prior or subsequent taxable years, despite the irrelation to events of the tax year in question. In most instances, annual accounting poses no special problem. When applied to certain items whose tax impact transcends more than a single taxable year,however, inconsistencies and inequities may result. Two instances in which inconsistent tax treatment …
Recent Cases, Law Review Staff
Recent Cases, Law Review Staff
Vanderbilt Law Review
Conflict of Laws--Torts--Law of Jurisdiction with Predominant Interest in Resolution of Issue Applied
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Constitutional Law--Owner of Private Subdivision May Refuse To Sell to Negroes
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Eminent Domain--Compensation for Substantial Impairment of Riparian Owners' Right of Access Denied
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Taxation--Professional Service Corporations--Kintner Regulations Held Invalid
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Taxation--Recovered Charitable Contributions, Previously Claimed as Deductions, Are Gross Income In Year of Receipt
Tax Problems In Sales To Controlled Corporations, Brian C. Ellis
Tax Problems In Sales To Controlled Corporations, Brian C. Ellis
Vanderbilt Law Review
Mr. Ellis examines the tax consequences arising when a taxpayer sells appreciated property to a controlled corporation in order to realize a capital gain for himself as well as to increase the basis of the property. He points out the dangers inherent in such a transaction and suggests precautions which should be taken to obtain favorable tax treatment. The author concludes that a taxpayer transferring appreciated property to a controlled corporation may achieve substantial tax benefits because of the relative ineffectiveness of sections 351 and 1239; however, it will be almost impossible for a taxpayer to recognize a loss on …