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sham transaction
noun
Legal Definition of sham transaction
: a transaction that is made to mislead or deceive others : a transaction having no economic effect that is made to create tax benefits
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Additional Notes on sham transaction
The Internal Revenue Service may deny tax benefits for sham transactions.
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