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KKO 1884/2000 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal; tenant's property management deemed genuine business, not sham trading.

Case Number KKO 1884/2000
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding whether the tenant's real estate management constituted sham trading. The tenant argued the activity was primarily for tax avoidance, while the court found evidence of genuine business operations. The court ruled that the substance of the activities demonstrated a legitimate commercial purpose rather than a sham.

Legislator headnote

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S. 100 of the Income Tax Act 1993; s. 100 of the Income Tax Act 1993: An activity is not considered sham trading if it is conducted with genuine commercial intent and substance, regardless of the taxpayer's subjective motives.

Keywords

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sham trading income tax genuine business tax avoidance real estate management substance over form Supreme Court

Cited Legislation

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s. 100 of the Income Tax Act 1993
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