Identify the Rule Dictating That on Sale of an Asset

question 64

Multiple Choice

Identify the rule dictating that on sale of an asset a taxpayer need only include the incremental gain in gross income rather than the entire proceeds from the sale.

• A)Tax benefit rule
• B)Constructive receipt
• C)Return of capital principle
• D)Wherewithal to pay
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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