Inventory May Be Valued on the Tax Return at the Lower

question 55

Multiple Choice

Inventory may be valued on the tax return at the lower of cost or market unless

• A)replacement cost is higher than historical cost.
• B)the taxpayer determines inventory cost using the LIFO method.
• C)the taxpayer determines inventory cost using the FIFO method.
• D)the cash method of accounting is used by the taxpayer.

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