Ophra Is a Cash-Basis Taxpayer Who Is Employed in the Publishing

question 68

Multiple Choice

Ophra is a cash-basis taxpayer who is employed in the publishing industry. This year her employer informed her that because of her outstanding performance she is entitled to a free world cruise. Ophra asked her employer to issue the cruise tickets to her parents, and he complied with this request. Identify the principle that will determine whether Ophra or her parents are taxed on the value of the cruise tickets.

• A)Assignment of income
• B)Constructive receipt
• C)Return of capital principle
• D)Wherewithal to pay
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

Direct Labor Hours are the total time workers who are directly involved in the manufacturing process spend on producing goods.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs.

Work in Process

Goods in the manufacturing process that are not yet completed, representing a portion of inventory that is between raw materials and finished goods.

Controlling Account

An account in the general ledger that summarizes and controls the total of subsidiary ledger entries, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable.