Mike Started a Calendar Year Business on September 1st of This

question 35

Multiple Choice

Mike started a calendar year business on September 1st of this year by paying 12 months rent on his shop at $1,000 per month. What is the maximum amount of rent that Mike can deduct this year under each type of accounting method?

• A) $4,000 under the cash method and $4,000 under the accrual method.
• B) $4,000 under the cash method and $12,000 under the accrual method.
• C) $12,000 under the cash method and $4,000 under the accrual method.
• D) $4,000 under the cash method and zero under the accrual method.
• E) $12,000 under the cash method and $12,000 under the accrual method.

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Definitions:

Earned Income

Income derived from active participation in a business or wage-earning employment.

Transportation Costs

Expenses incurred for transporting goods or individuals from one location to another.

Deductible

An amount that can be subtracted from an individual's gross income or insurance claim, reducing the taxable income or payable sum.

Business Meeting

A gathering organized for the purpose of discussing and conducting business activities or matters.