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:

Job Enrichment

Designing or redesigning a job by incorporating motivational factors into it.

Differentiation

A strategy or process that involves making a product or service distinct from those of competitors, often through innovation or quality improvement.

Differentiation

The process or strategy of making a product, service, or organization distinct from competitors in the eyes of consumers.

Departmentalizing

The process of dividing an organization into different departments, which allows for specialization of tasks and easier management.