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June 15, 2026Journal of the American Taxation Association

The Effects of the Supreme Court's Thor Power Tool Decision on the Balance of Tax Accounting Power.

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WSW. E. SeagoJHJerome S. Horvitz

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Implication

This article examines how the Thor Power Tool decision shifted tax accounting power and practices.

Key Points

  • The article analyzes the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on tax accounting power and standards.
  • Reviewed historical context of U.S. tax law based on the Revenue Acts of 1909 and 1913.
  • Examined changes in tax return filing methods introduced in 1916.
  • Discussed implications of the clear reflection of income standard on taxpayers' equity.
  • Prior to 1916, taxpayers faced inequities due to mandatory cash method accounting and fluctuating incomes.
  • The introduction of the clear reflection of income standard in 1916 allowed for more accurate reporting based on accounting practices.
  • The Supreme Court's ruling influenced the balance of tax accounting power, affecting how businesses report income.

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Seago et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f98f8a1cfeec490829d0fhttps://doi.org/10.2308/jata-6144940
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