Aero Rental v. Commissioner
United States Tax Court
1. In 1969, Aero, which had 11 employees, established a stock bonus plan for its employees. At a special meeting, the plan was read and discussed with them. No written explanation of the plan was distributed, but they were told they could look at the plan at any time.
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1. In 1969, Aero, which had 11 employees, established a stock bonus plan for its employees. At a special meeting, the plan was read and discussed with them. No written explanation of the plan was distributed, but they were told they could look at the plan at any time. Held, under the circumstances, the plan was adequately communicated to the employees to satisfy the requirements of sec. 1.401-1(a)(2), Income Tax Regs. 2. In 1970, Aero requested a determination that the plan qualified under sec. 401, I.R.C. 1954. The IRS agents informally indicated that the plan did not qualify because of its…
1Opinion of the Court
Simpson, Judge:
The Commissioner determined the following deficiencies in the petitioner’s Federal corporate income taxes:
Year Deficiency
1968_ $3,362.96
1969_ 15,341.11
1970_ 15,541.76
Some of the issues in the case have been settled, and one issue is to be tried subsequently, if necessary. The issues to be decided at this time are: (1) Whether the petitioner’s stock bonus plan was communicated to its employees during 1969; and (2) whether under the circumstances, the plan qualified under section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 19541 for the years 1969 and 1970.
FINDINGS OF FACT
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