The Constructive Receipt Doctrine

question 136

Multiple Choice

The constructive receipt doctrine:

• A)is particularly restrictive for accrual-basis taxpayers.
• B)causes income to be recognized before it is actually received.
• C)causes income to be recognized after it is actually received.
• D)applies equally to income and expenses.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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