A Taxpayer Opens a New Business This Year

question 77

True/False

A taxpayer opens a new business this year.Prior to opening,she incurred $45,000 of business investigation and preopening costs.The taxpayer can elect to currently deduct $5,000 and amortize the balance over 180 months.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production or sales volume, such as raw materials and sales commissions.

Long-Run Usage

Analysis or operations that consider a longer time horizon, focusing on trends and strategies sustainable in the future.

Reciprocal Method

An accounting method used for allocating costs between interdependent departments, accurately reflecting the shared services costs.

Mutual Provision

Mutual provision relates to the sharing or exchange of services, resources, or benefits between parties, often within a cooperative or collaborative framework.