Illegal Bribes and Kickbacks Are Not Deductible as Business Expenses

question 128

True/False

Illegal bribes and kickbacks are not deductible as business expenses but fines imposed by a governmental unit are deductible as long as the fines are incurred in the ordinary course of business.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A ratio that shows the contribution margin as a percentage of total sales, indicating how much of the revenue is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not fluctuate with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the level and nature of business activity, such as advertising, sales commissions, and shipping costs.