Which of the Following Is Likely to Be a Business

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to be a business expense fully deductible in the current year?

• A)Salaries in excess of the industry average paid to attract talented employees.
• B)The cost of employee uniforms that can be adapted to ordinary personal wear.
• C)A speeding fine paid by a trucker who was delivering a rush order.
• D)The cost of a three-year subscription to a business publication.
• E)None of the choices are likely to be deductible.

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Definitions:

Medicare Taxes

Federal taxes that fund Medicare, deducted from employees' paychecks and matched by employers.

Effective Federal Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or a corporation is taxed by the federal government, calculated by dividing the total tax paid by taxable income.

Tax-Deferred Retirement

Investment accounts, like 401(k)s or IRAs, that allow earnings to grow tax-free until funds are withdrawn, usually during retirement.

Flexible Spending Account

A type of savings account, usually for healthcare or dependent care expenses, that offers tax advantages by using pre-tax dollars.