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sales, keep records, take out the garbage, and clean the
restrooms.
2. The Big O Truck Stop
Mr. Owens bought gasoline and diesel fuel from Murphy Oil,
hauled it to Big O Truck Stop, and sold it to the public. Mr.
Owens also sold beer and ice at Big O Truck Stop. Big O Truck
Stop competes with larger establishments like Nobels, Chevron,
and Robinson's. Mr. Owens made all of the business decisions for
Big O Truck Stop. He did not receive a salary for managing Big O
Truck Stop.
The bank account that Mr. Owens used for Big O Truck Stop
was in the name of Mr. Owens, Jason Owens, and Bryan Owens doing
business as "Big-O". The sign advertising Big O Truck Stop said
"Owens' Big-O Barbecue & Truck Stop". Telephone calls to Big O
Truck Stop were answered "Owens".
Mr. and Mrs. Owens reported truck lift and tire change
income as part of the income for Big O Truck Stop on their 1989
and 1990 returns.
3. Big O Barbecue
Big O Barbecue was located with Big O Truck Stop. Ms.
Feltrinelli sold barbecue and sandwiches at Big O Barbecue.
4. Burger Chick
Mr. and Mrs. Owens owned Burger Chick, a fast food retail
business that operated from a trailer. In 1989 and 1990, Burger
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