Identify the Rule Dictating That on a Sale of an Asset

question 23

Multiple Choice

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

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

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