- 5 - show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that a decision may be rendered as a matter of law.” The moving party bears the burden of demonstrating that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that he or she is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Sundstrand Corp. v. Commissioner, 98 T.C. 518, 520 (1992), affd. 17 F.3d 965 (7th Cir. 1994). Facts are viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party. Id. However, where a motion for summary judgment has been properly made and supported by the moving party, the opposing party may not rest upon mere allegations or denials contained in that party’s pleadings but must by affidavits or otherwise set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial. Rule 121(d). I. Petitioner’s Motion for Summary Judgment Petitioner’s motion for summary judgment summarizes his position as follows: this is what must happen in order for there to be taxable domestic income: 1)One must receive a taxable “item” of income (e.g. compensation, interest, rents, etc.) per 26 USC �� 61 and following. I stipulate that my income appears to be a taxable item. 2) The “source rules” must categorize the income as domestic income per 26 USC �� 861(a) and 26 CFR ���� 1.861-2 through 1.861-7. I stipulate that my income appears to be domestic. 3) The income must derive from a “specific source or activity” which is taxable. My income does not appear to be derived from a taxable specific source or taxable activity. As to the third point enumerated, petitioner explained:Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Last modified: May 25, 2011