Taxpayers are having a difficult time due to the large number of tax rules in place. To put it another way, what is the meaning of "substance above form?" Can you think of any examples?

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Taxpayers are having a difficult time due to the large number of tax rules in place. To put it another way, what is the meaning of "substance above form?" Can you think of any examples?

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