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in Gretna in 1993 and part of 1994, and in New Orleans during the
remainder of 1994 and 1995. Ms. Shaw became the sole owner of
the Bourbon Street store sometime before 1993.
In 1992, petitioner owned a residence at 432 Homes Boulevard
in Gretna. In 1995, petitioner paid $5,279 in interest and
$2,496 in real estate taxes with respect to his personal
residence.
B. Petitioner’s Business
In 1993, petitioner started a sole proprietorship known as
Far Eastern Artworks Wholesale (Far Eastern) in Terrytown,
Louisiana. Far Eastern did business as both a retailer and a
wholesaler.
1. Merchandise
During 1993-95, Far Eastern sold gifts, souvenirs, and Mardi
Gras type merchandise. In 1993-95, petitioner bought goods for
resale from Shanghai Charles Artware Co., Ltd. (Shanghai
Charles), Jindge Zhen Huaxia Artware Co., Ltd. (Jindge Zhen),
Bizehen, Shanghai Shen Hong Corp. (Shanghai Shen), Kuang-Yu Wen,
Henry’s Gifts International Inc. (Henry’s Gifts), Boxter Customer
Service, The Express Publishing, Mardi Gras Imports, Graphtex,
United Gifts, Southland Shirts, Cunningham Posters, Sam’s Club,
and Jefferson Variety Store. Petitioner paid $8,439 to buy goods
for resale from Henry’s Gifts in 1993. Shanghai Charles, Jindge
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