Identify the Rule That Determines Whether a Taxpayer Must Include

question 36

Multiple Choice

Identify the rule that determines whether a taxpayer must include in income a refund of an amount deducted in a previous year:

• A)Tax refund rule
• B)Constructive receipt
• C)Return of capital principle
• D)Tax benefit rule
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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