Bryon Operates a Consulting Business and He Usually Works Alone

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Essay

Bryon operates a consulting business and he usually works alone. However, during the summer Bryon will sometimes hire undergraduate students to collect data for his projects. This past summer Bryon hired Fred, the son of a prominent businessman, for a part-time summer job. The summer job usually pays about $17,000, but Bryon paid Fred $27,000 to gain favor with Fred's father. What amount of Fred's summer wages can Bryon deduct for tax purposes? Bryon is on the cash method and calendar year.

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Definitions:

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account on the balance sheet representing insurance premiums that have been paid in advance and have not yet expired.

Supplies

Materials and items that are used in the day-to-day operations of a business, not directly tied to a finished product.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt that an entity owes to another party, which is expected to be paid in the future.

Unearned Revenue

Money received by a company for goods or services yet to be provided, recognized as a liability until the service or product is delivered.