Jasmine Started a New Business in the Current Year

question 103

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 expensed (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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