Identify the Rule That Determines Whether a Taxpayer Must Include

question 74

Multiple Choice

Identify the rule that determines whether a taxpayer must include in income a refund of an amount deducted in a previous year:

• A) Tax refund rule
• B) Constructive receipt
• C) Return of capital principle
• D) Tax benefit rule
• E) None of these

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