Powell Inc

question 98

Multiple Choice

Powell Inc.was incorporated and began operations on October 1 and adopted a calendar year for tax purposes.Powell paid $4,200 to the attorney who handled the corporate formation.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)If Powell capitalized the $4,200 payment for financial statement purposes,it must also capitalize it for tax purposes.
• B)Powell can deduct the $4,200 payment on its first tax return.
• C)For tax purposes,Powell must capitalize the $4,200 organizational cost and amortize it over 15 years.
• D)None of the above is true.

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