Which of the Following Items, If Any, Is Deductible

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items, if any, is deductible?

• A)Parking expenses incurred in connection with jury duty-taxpayer is a dentist.
• B)Substantiated gambling losses (not in excess of gambling winnings) from state lottery.
• C)Contributions to mayor's reelection campaign.
• D)Speeding ticket incurred while on business.
• E)Premiums paid on personal life insurance policy.

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Definitions:

Foreign Competition

The competition that domestic companies face from products and services produced in other countries.

Adam Smith

A Scottish economist and philosopher known as the father of modern economics, famous for his work "The Wealth of Nations."

David Ricardo

David Ricardo was a British political economist best known for his theories on comparative advantage, which describe how nations can benefit from trading.

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, which allows for greater diversity of products, lower prices, and increased economic efficiency.