Legal Opinion

Johnson Bronze Co. v. Commissioner

United States Tax Court

Decided October 26, 1965No. Docket No. 4306-62Unpublished

Petitioner corporation formed a subsidiary for the purpose of expanding its business in foreign countries beyond sales activities and subsequently turned the majority of its foreign sales accounts over to the subsidiary. Held, the subsidiary was a viable entity. Held further, the transactions attributed to the subsidiary were correctly attributed.

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Petitioner corporation formed a subsidiary for the purpose of expanding its business in foreign countries beyond sales activities and subsequently turned the majority of its foreign sales accounts over to the subsidiary. Held, the subsidiary was a viable entity. Held further, the transactions attributed to the subsidiary were correctly attributed. Held further, respondent's allocation to petitioner of 100 percent of the income of the subsidiary was a clear abuse of discretion. Correct allocation determined.

1Opinion of the Court

Johnson Bronze Company v. Commissioner.

Johnson Bronze Co. v. Commissioner

Docket No. 4306-62.

United States Tax Court

T.C. Memo 1965-281; 1965 Tax Ct. Memo LEXIS 47; 24 T.C.M. (CCH) 1542; T.C.M. (RIA) 65281;

October 26, 1965

Petitioner corporation formed a subsidiary for the purpose of expanding its business in foreign countries beyond sales activities and subsequently turned the majority of its foreign sales accounts over to the subsidiary. Held, the subsidiary was a viable entity. Held further, the transactions attributed to the subsidiary were correctly attributed. Held further, respondent's…

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