Tom Operates an Illegal Drug-Running Operation and Incurred the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

Tom operates an illegal drug-running operation and incurred the following expenses: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Salaries } & \$ 75,000 \\\text { Illegal kickbacks } & 20,000 \\\text { Bribes to border guards } & 25,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 160,000 \\\text { Rent } & 8,000 \\\text { Interest } & 10,000 \\\text { Insurance on furniture and fixtures } & 6,000 \\\text { Utilities and telephone } & 20,000\end{array}$$ Which of the above amounts reduces his taxable income?

• A)$0.
• B)$160,000.
• C)$279,000.
• D)$324,000.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Income from Operations

Net earnings generated from a company's normal business operations, excluding revenues and expenses from non-operational activities.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system where updates to inventory levels are made on a periodic basis rather than continuously.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) refers to the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Purchases

The total amount of goods and materials acquired by a business for the purpose of resale or production during a specific accounting period.