A Taxpayer Opens a New Business This Year

question 77

True/False

A taxpayer opens a new business this year.Prior to opening,she incurred $45,000 of business investigation and preopening costs.The taxpayer can elect to currently deduct $5,000 and amortize the balance over 180 months.

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Definitions:

Developmental Move

A job change within an organization that promotes growth, learning, and skill enhancement for an employee.

Dry Promotion

A promotion where an employee is given a higher title or rank without a corresponding increase in pay or benefits.

Lateral Transfer

A move by an employee to another job within the same organization at the same level, usually with similar pay and responsibilities.

Production Efficiencies

Measures of how effectively resources are used during the production process to maximize output and minimize waste.