For Purposes of Determining Gross Income, Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

For purposes of determining gross income, which of the following is true?

• A) A mechanic completed repairs on an automobile during the year and collects money from the customer. The customer was not satisfied with the repairs and sued the mechanic for a refund. The mechanic can defer recognition of the income until the suit has been settled.
• B) A taxpayer who finds a wallet full of money is required to recognize income even though someone may eventually ask for the return of the money.
• C) Embezzlement proceeds are not included in the embezzler's gross income because the embezzler has an obligation to repay the owner.
• D) All of the above are false.
• E) All of the above are true.

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