Which of the Following Business Expense Deductions Is Most Likely

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following business expense deductions is most likely to be unreasonable in amount?

• A)Compensation paid to the taxpayer's spouse in excess of salary payments to other employees.
• B)Amounts paid to a subsidiary corporation for services where the amount is in excess of the cost of comparable services by competing corporations.
• C)Cost of a meal with a former client when there is no possibility of any future benefits from a relation with that client.
• D)All of the choices are likely to be unreasonable in amount.
• E)None of the choices are likely to be unreasonable in amount.

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Definitions:

PCM

Powertrain Control Module, an automotive component that integrates the control of the engine's ignition, fuel injection, and transmission systems.

BCM

Body Control Module, an electronic control unit in a vehicle that manages various functions such as interior lighting, door locks, and windows.

Scanning Tool

A device used in automotive diagnostics to read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time data, and perform system tests.

Hydraulic System

A system using pressurized fluid to transfer force or motion, found in various machinery and vehicle brake systems.