Which of the Following Is Not Required for an Expenditure

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for an expenditure to be deductible as a business or investment expense?

• A)recurring in nature
• B)ordinary and necessary
• C)reasonable in amount
• D)incurred by the taxpayer

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Definitions:

Total Dividends

The sum of all dividend payments made by a company to its shareholders during a specific period.

Trading Securities

Financial instruments that are purchased by a company not for long-term investment but rather for the purpose of earning a return through short-term price fluctuations.

Fair Value

An estimate of the price at which an asset or liability would be traded in a fair transaction between willing parties.

Financial Statements

Descriptions giving insight into a business's financial situation, covering the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.