List and Define the Criteria for an Expenditure to Be

question 15

Essay

List and define the criteria for an expenditure to be deductible on Schedule C.
An expense should be ordinary,necessary,and reasonable.For an expense to be ordinary,it must be customary or usual in the taxpayer's particular business.The "necessary" criterion refers to an expense that is appropriate and helpful rather than one that is essential to the taxpayer's business.The expense must also be reasonable in amount and reasonable in relation to its purpose.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the volume of production, such as rent, salaries, or insurance.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, used to cover fixed costs and to generate profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or business activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Full-Service Contract

An agreement that provides a complete range of services related to a specific product, property, or activity, including maintenance, repairs, and often replacements.