Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A)Futures contracts must be held to maturity.
• B)Futures contracts can be closed out only by contract buyers.
• C)Futures contracts can be closed out, but only during the week prior to maturity.
• D)You cannot avoid accepting delivery once you purchase a futures contract.
• E)Futures contracts can be closed out by entering a reverse trade.

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Definitions:

Cost Recovery Deduction

A method for businesses to deduct the costs of certain properties over time, often used for depreciation and amortization of assets.

Expense Deduction

Tax deductions that allow individuals or businesses to subtract certain expenses from their taxable income, thereby reducing their tax liability.

Cost Recovery Deduction

Tax deductions allowed for the depreciation or amortization of certain property used in a business or for income-producing purposes.

Bonus Depreciation

An incentive for businesses, allowing them to immediately deduct a significant portion of the purchase price of eligible business assets in the year they are placed in service.