Shane,a Self-Employed Junior Partner in a Law Firm,makes the Following

question 97

Multiple Choice

Shane,a self-employed junior partner in a law firm,makes the following gifts with their values noted: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Managing partner in Shane's firm } & \$ 30 \\\hline \text { Shane's personal assistant } & 40 \\\hline 4 \text { clients } ( \$ 27 \text { each) } & 108 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What amount of the gifts is deductible?

• A)$125
• B)$150
• C)$75
• D)$178

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