Which of the Following Is Not Required for an Expenditure

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for an expenditure to be deductible as a business or investment expense?

• A)recurring in nature
• B)ordinary and necessary
• C)reasonable in amount
• D)incurred by the taxpayer

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

The estimated value an asset holds upon concluding its lifespan of utility.

Revenue Expenditures

Revenue expenditures are the costs incurred by a business in the normal course of operations, such as rent, utilities, and wages, which are expensed in the current period.

Operating Condition

Refers to the state or circumstances under which a piece of equipment or a system is functioning.

Useful Life

The estimated duration of time that an asset is expected to be usable for the purpose it was acquired, influencing depreciation calculations.