Compare and Contrast the "Generally Available Benefits" Test with the "Specificity

question 4

Essay

Compare and contrast the "generally available benefits" test with the "specificity test." How will they affect case outcomes?

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Definitions:

Section 179 Expense

A section of the IRS tax code allowing businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software within a tax year.

Separately Stated

Items on a tax return or financial statement that are listed individually to ensure proper treatment under tax laws or accounting rules.

Ordinary Income

Income earned from providing services or the sale of goods, as opposed to capital gains or investment income, taxed at standard rates.

Section 179 Expense

A tax deduction that allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software within a tax year.