Gordon Operates the Tennis Pro Shop in Blacksburg, Virginia

question 22

Essay

Gordon operates the Tennis Pro Shop in Blacksburg, Virginia. Tennis pro decides to expand into Pennsylvania during the current year and try some new sales techniques. Tennis pro advertises on local radio and television as well as national tennis magazines sent into PA. Salesmen give away promotional materials and occasionally sell demonstration models to local shop employees to build goodwill for Tennis Pro. It holds sales meetings at rented space in local hotels. Personnel occasionally fix minor problems such as tape and strings without charge. One employee performed a credit check for a major account who needed merchandise immediately. Each sales person is allowed an allowance for a car and office equipment to be maintained in an in-home office. Do any of Tennis Pro activities have the potential to create income tax nexus?

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Definitions:

Dizzy

A feeling of unsteadiness or lightheadedness that can result from various causes, including vertigo, low blood pressure, or dehydration.

Exercise

Physical activities undertaken to maintain or improve health and fitness.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something, often considered in context of physical, mental, or learned competencies.

Warm-up

Physical or preparatory activities performed before exercise or a performance to prevent injury and enhance efficiency.