On August 1 of This Year,Sharon,a Cash-Method Taxpayer,signs a Lease

question 105

Multiple Choice

On August 1 of this year,Sharon,a cash-method taxpayer,signs a lease for office space and begins business.The lease is for 3 years.At the time the lease is signed,Sharon pays the $12,600 rent for the entire 36-month lease term.How much can Sharon deduct this year?

• A)$350
• B)$1,750
• C)$5,950
• D)$12,600

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