Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the estimated independent income for federal direct tax for 2001 was lawful.
Decisione estratta
The estimation was compatible with federal tax law; the cantonal court could confirm the taxable income as assessed, after deducting accepted VAT expenses.
Motivazione estratta
The accounts were not reliable, but the ordinary assessment procedure did not prevent the tax authority from estimating income. The taxpayers did not show concrete omissions, and the authority's method and valuation of press material, files, and statements were within discretion.