Carlos, a Self-Employed Construction Contractor, Contributed $5,000 to the Re-Election

question 66

Multiple Choice

Carlos, a self-employed construction contractor, contributed $5,000 to the re-election campaign of the local mayor in the hopes that his planned construction project will be approved.How much is Carlos's deduction for this political contribution?

• A)$0
• B)$25
• C)$2,500
• D)$5,000

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