Graham, a CPA, Has Submitted a Proposal to Do the Annual

question 101

Essay

Graham, a CPA, has submitted a proposal to do the annual audit for a municipality. Owen, the city treasurer, tells Graham that for a $1,000 fee, he will use his influence to have the audit awarded to Graham. What factors are relevant in determining whether Graham can deduct the $1,000 payment assuming he pays the fee to Owen?

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