October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1209

Does the tax code allow export incentives to reduce taxable income?

Boeing argues export incentives lower its tax bill. The government says the law requires full income taxation.

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The Boeing Co. v. United States
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Geller argued Congress intended to encourage exports.

    Mr. Jones cited prior administrative interpretations.

    Justice Stevens questioned the allocation basis used.

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What this case is about

Boeing seeks a lower tax bill using export incentives. The government demands full income taxation under the code.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on December 9, 2002.

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What each side wants

Boeing wants a lower tax bill using export incentives.

The government wants full income taxation under the code.

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What each side says

Boeing argues Congress created incentives beyond revenue goals.

The government argues the code requires full income taxation.

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What the justices asked

Justice Stevens asked about allocation bases for transactions.

Justice Stevens asked if the government position holds.

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Why it matters

This case defines how export incentives affect corporate taxes. It shapes how companies calculate their annual tax obligations.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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