Jasmine Started a New Business in the Current Year

question 51

Multiple Choice

Jasmine started a new business in the current year. She incurred $16,000 of start-up costs. How much of the start-up costs can be immediately deducted (excluding amounts amortized over 180 months) for the year?

• A)$0
• B)$2,500
• C)$5,000
• D)$16,000
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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