- 2 - Edward C. Northwood, for petitioner. Kevin M. Murphy, for respondent. OPINION VASQUEZ, Judge: Respondent determined a deficiency of $105,3251 in the Federal estate tax of the Estate of Avrom A. Silver (decedent). The issue for decision is whether the estate of decedent, who was not a citizen of the United States and did not reside in the United States, is entitled to a charitable contribution deduction on the estate tax return (of more than the amount allowed by respondent) pursuant to the Revised Protocol Amending the Convention With Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital, Mar. 17, 1995, U.S.-Can., S. Treaty Doc. 104-4 (1995) (1995 Protocol). Background The parties submitted this case fully stipulated pursuant to Rule 122.2 The stipulation of facts and the attached exhibits are incorporated herein by this reference. At the time the petition was filed, the mailing address for the estate was in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 1 Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar. 2 All section references are to the Internal Revenue Code, and all Rule references are to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
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