Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the proceeds from the sale of antiques constitute income from self-employed activity
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. The sale was a temporary self-employed sideline activity because of the number of items, use of an auction house, and the taxpayer's professional knowledge.
Extrahierte Begründung
Gain motive is assessed from objective circumstances; here the overall circumstances showed participation in commerce on one's own account with profit intent.