"economic substance" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} economic substance (uncountable)
  1. (US, economics, law) A substantial purpose (aside from reduction of tax liability) and an economic effect (aside from the tax effect), which a transaction must have in order to qualify for any tax benefits. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Economics, Law
    Sense id: en-economic_substance-en-noun-do4kyl3K Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: economics, law, science, sciences

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