Taxpayers May Always Expense a Portion of Start-Up Costs and Organizational

question 51

True/False

Taxpayers may always expense a portion of start-up costs and organizational expenditures.

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Definitions:

Conversion

The wrongful taking, using, or retaining possession of personal property that belongs to another.

Personal Property

Items of property that include movable assets as opposed to real property (land and buildings).

Gross Negligence

A legal concept signifying a severe degree of negligence demonstrating a reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the defendant for egregious behavior.