Gary Is a Successful Architect Who Also Sings at Weddings

question 52

Multiple Choice

Gary is a successful architect who also sings at weddings.This year,he received $5,400 fees from his singing and spent $6,250 on singing lessons,sheet music,and travel to the weddings.If Gary reports this activity as a hobby for federal tax purposes,which of the following statements is true?

• A)Gary is not required to include the $5,400 in gross income.
• B)Gary is not allowed to deduct any of his hobby expenses.
• C)Gary is allowed to deduct $5,400 as an above-the-line deduction.
• D)None of the above is true.

Understand the conditions that make a deductive argument valid.

Recognize the importance of premise truth in valid deductive arguments.

Differentiate between argument types (e.g., disjunctive syllogism, arguments by elimination).

Understand different moral theories and how they apply to moral reasoning and values.

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Definitions:

Attempted Murder

The crime of taking a direct action towards killing another person, but where the victim does not die.

Misdemeanor

A category of criminal offenses that are less serious than felonies and typically result in less severe punishments.

Petty Offense

A minor legal infraction that is less serious than a misdemeanor and typically punishable by fines or a short term of imprisonment.

Fine

A monetary penalty imposed by a court on an individual or entity as punishment for a violation or crime.