US Tax Court Rejects Navajo Elder’s Claim that Nephew is Dependent under Tribal Common Law

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Interesting case, this Begay v. Commissioner. The court rejects Religious Freedom Restoration Act and Equal Protection claims, holding that a Navajo elder’s care of a nephew is insufficient to confer the required status for deductions under the Internal Revenue Code. … Continue reading →

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