The All-Events Test Requires That the Accrual-Basis Taxpayer Report Income

question 33

True/False

The all-events test requires that the accrual-basis taxpayer report income when all events have occurred that fix the taxpayer's right to the income and when the amount can be determined with reasonable accuracy.

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