Which of the Following Expenses Is/are Deductible

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenses is/are deductible?
I.Transportation and lodging expenses of $3,000 incurred to monitor state legislation that may affect the taxpayer's business.
II.Lobby expenses of $300 during the year to influence local town legislators to support pro-business legislation.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.

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Definitions:

Income Summary

An account in the ledger that is used during the closing process to collect all the temporary account balances before transferring the net result to the capital account.

Purchases

The acquisition of goods or services by a company for use in its operations or for resale.

Income Summary Account

The income summary account is used during the closing process to compile all income and expense transactions, facilitating the determination of a business's net income.

Capital Account

An account on the balance sheet that reflects the net worth and equity of an individual or business.