Jasmine Started a New Business in the Current Year

question 19

Multiple Choice

Jasmine started a new business in the current year. She incurred $10,000 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)$10,000
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Operating Line

A revolving credit facility extended by a bank to a business to fund its day-to-day operations.

Notes Payable

Debt instruments or formal written agreements to pay a specified sum of money at a future date.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity.

Prepaid Property Tax

An expense paid in advance for property taxes, recognized as an asset until the period the tax covers.