theft loss

theft loss
A deduction of loss by theft in computation of taxable income, "theft" being broadly defined in this connection to include larceny, robbery, embezzlement, even a wrongful withholding by a trustee. Internal Revenue Code § 165; Vincent v Commissioner (CA9) 219 F2d 228. A deduction in determining the taxable estate of a decedent for estate tax purposes of losses incurred by theft during the settlement of the estate. Internal Revenue Code 1954 § 2054; 26 USC § 2054.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • THEFT AND ROBBERY — (Heb. גְּנֵבָה וּגְזֵלָה). An object which is in the possession of a person without the consent of its owner or any other person having a right thereto, when that person knows – or should know – that the latter does not consent, is considered to… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Theft — • The secret taking of another s property against the reasonable will of that other Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Theft     Theft      …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Theft Act 1968 — The Theft Act 1968 (1968 c.60) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, governing most of the general property offences in English law. On 15 January 2007 the Fraud Act 2006 came into force repealing most of the offences of… …   Wikipedia

  • theft insurance — Insurance against the risk of loss by theft. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1333. A contract to indemnify against loss by thieves. Anno: 46 LRA (NS) 562; 47 LRA (NS) 296. Where the word theft is used in an insurance policy, without definition, it should… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • loss by theft — As a deduction in computing income tax:–a loss in the sense that the taxpayer is worse off financially as a result of the crime. Anno: 62 ALR2d 590. See theft insurance …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • theft insurance — noun : insurance against loss or damage caused by the unlawful taking of property * * * insurance against loss or damage of property resulting from theft …   Useful english dictionary

  • Loss Management — A business practice that seeks to detect, identify, investigate and prevent events that cause a drop in value of any of an organization s revenues, assets and services. Loss management improvements may involve changes in a business s operating… …   Investment dictionary

  • loss — noun 1) the loss of the papers Syn: mislaying, misplacement, destruction, theft 2) loss of earnings Syn: forfeiture, diminution, erosion, reduction, depletion 3) …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • loss — noun Etymology: Middle English los, probably back formation from lost, past participle of losen to lose Date: 13th century 1. destruction, ruin 2. a. the act of losing possession ; deprivation < insured against loss or theft of property > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Loss on sale of residential property — Section 165(c) of the United States Tax Code limits losses that taxpayers can deduct into three categories: business or trade losses, investment losses, and losses incurred from casualty or theft. A loss incurred by a taxpayer from the sale of… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”