1.2.2. Taxes, 1930-1971
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- Scope and content:
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Comprised of the tax returns, supporting documentation, correspondence, legal documents, and other records related to Percy Uris's taxes. There are state and federal income tax returns from 1930 to 1971 for Percy as well as Joanne Uris. Often accompanying these returns are forms, balance sheets, deduction records, accounting work sheets, income statements, payment vouchers, extension filings, and estimated tax calculations. The correspondence with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, State Tax Commission, Internal Revenue Service, and accountants explains audits, assessment of taxes, adjustments, and tax disputes. Legal documents including affidavits, hearing dates and requests, court proceedings, court opinions, and other papers further detail the tax disputes.
- Physical description:
- About 600 items (0.85 linear feet)
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Reverse chronological by tax year
Contents
Access and use
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The sub-subseries also includes one folder of payroll taxes from 1970 that is restricted from access until January 1, 2080.
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Parent terms of access:
- In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu