In Some Foreign Countries, the Tax Law Specifically Designates the Types

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Essay

In some foreign countries, the tax law specifically designates the types of income items that are includible in gross income. How does this approach compare with the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (§ 61)? What is a major advantage to the approach used in the U.S. tax law?

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