The eight circuit court of appeals hands down United states v. Francisco: “Gross income for merchants is the amount representing gross receipts less the cost of goods sold.”

       NOTE: This definition is in conflict with the “definition” for individuals which defines gross income as gross receipts—PERIOD.

       [added 8/9/2025]

Subsequent Events:

Authority:

“Law of the Jungle”
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References:

Alan Stang, Tax Scam: How the IRS Swindles You and What You Can Do About It!, (Alta Loma, California: Mt. Sinai Press, 1988), 85.

Current U.s. National Debt:

$38,857,671,304,563

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