Substance Over Form Doctrine In Tax Law Cases

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Recent Substance Over Form Doctrine In Tax Law Opinions (2)

Safdieh v. Comm'r

Taxpayer's 'loan' from controlled corporation not bona fide debt

ca2 · 2026-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Safdieh v. Comm'r, decided by Second Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's decision, holding that the taxpayer's "loan" from hi...

3M Company v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Eighth Circuit Affirms Tax Court on Foreign Tax Creditability for 3M

ca8 · 2025-10-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

3M Company v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's decision regarding 3M Com...

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