The Primary Difference(s) Between the Claim-Of-Right Doctrine and the Constructive

question 108

Multiple Choice

The primary difference(s) between the claim-of-right doctrine and the constructive receipt doctrine is/are
I.Claim of right applies when the taxpayer has not yet physically received an item of income.
II.Constructive receipt applies after the taxpayer has received an item of income.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.

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