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transaction. For the reasons already expressed herein,
petitioner's motivation for investment in the energy device was
to obtain the tax benefits, and his actions do not support his
claim that he intended or expected to earn profits upon
retirement or otherwise. Accordingly, we hold that petitioner is
liable for the increased interest in each tax year.
To reflect the foregoing and due to concessions,
Decision will be entered
under Rule 155.
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