· 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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