Shleifer et al v. United States of America
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9:24-cv-80713
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February 17, 2026
11th Circ. Urged To Affirm No Tax Refund For Fund Exec's Jet
A Florida federal court correctly denied a $1.9 million tax refund to a hedge fund manager who claimed a business deduction for wear and tear on his jet, the U.S. told the Eleventh Circuit, saying he made his argument for the tax break too late.
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October 29, 2025
Tax Atty Group Backs Fund Manager's $1.9M Refund Bid
A tax attorneys professional association told the Eleventh Circuit that a Florida district court improperly blocked a fund manager and his wife's appeal to receive a $1.9 million tax refund under a rule that bars taxpayers from making new claims in federal court.
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June 10, 2025
Fund Manager, Wife Can't Claim $1.9M Refund, Judge Rules
A Florida investment fund manager and his wife are not entitled to a $1.9 million income tax refund resulting from a depreciation deduction related to a private jet because the entity that purchased the jet was not operating as a business, a federal judge ruled.