Various Criteria Will Disqualify the Deduction of a Business or Investment

question 99

Multiple Choice

Various criteria will disqualify the deduction of a business or investment related expenditure. Which of the following criteria will not disqualify a business or investment expenditure?

• A) capital expenditure
• B) expenses related to tax-exempt income
• C)expenses are not incurred annually
• D)expenses are illegal or in violation of public policy

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Definitions:

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Revolving Door

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Duty of Care

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