Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the June 27, 2012 remand decision on costs and compensation had to be treated as a victory for the taxpayer.
Extrahierter Entscheid
A remand for a new decision with an open outcome counts as success for the appellant; the prior cost allocation was unlawful.
Extrahierte Begründung
The taxpayer ultimately obtained almost the full deduction sought. A remand with open outcome is treated as a win for cost purposes.