Compare and Contrast the Constructive Receipt Doctrine and the Assignment

question 44

Essay

Compare and contrast the constructive receipt doctrine and the assignment of income doctrine.
In what situations do these doctrines apply? What tax planning strategies does each doctrine limit?

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus after a particular behavior is exhibited, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Positive Punishment

An operant conditioning principle where the introduction of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following a behavior decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual in relation to the environment or situations.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the number of responses required for reinforcement varies randomly around a mean value, promoting high and steady rates of response.