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· 2/14/1989

M & T CHARTERS, INC. v. Commissioner of Revenue

Citations

  • 533 N.E.2d 1359
  • 404 Mass. 137
  • 1989 Mass. LEXIS 53

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • “the taxpayer has the burden of proving as a matter of law its right to an abatement of the tax”
  • fact finder may consider whether “taxpayer’s reliance on professional advice was reasonable”
  • remanding for findings and rulings on issue of reasonable cause
  • taxpayer who claims right to abatement carries burden of proof
  • considering maintenance of yacht at in-state shipyard

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Judges: Hennessey, Abrams, Nolan, Lynch, O'Connor

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