Match the Statements That Relate to Each Other

question 103

Short Answer

Match the statements that relate to each other. (Note: Choice L may be used more than once.)
a.Must involve the same trade or business
b.Must be for the convenience of the employer
c.Meals while in route
d.Lodging while in route
e.Out-of-town job assignment lasts for more than one year
f.Can include actual cost of parking
g.Payment for services rendered based on tasks performed
h.Excludes use of MACRS depreciation
i.Taxpayer has tools and helper provided for him
j.Transportation must be allocated if taxpayer spends two weeks on business and one week sightseeing
k.Paralegal obtains a law degree
l.Correct match not provided
-Characteristic of a taxpayer who is self-employed

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Mixed Cost

A cost that contains both variable and fixed cost components.

Shipping Expense

The cost incurred by a company to transport its goods to the customer, including freight, packaging, and logistics fees.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume levels within which the assumptions about fixed and variable costs in a cost model remain valid.