If a Taxpayer Operated an Illegal Business (Not Drug Trafficking)

question 12

Essay

If a taxpayer operated an illegal business (not drug trafficking), what expenses can be deducted and what expenses are disallowed?

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Definitions:

Third-party Surveys

Research or assessments conducted by an external organization that is not directly involved with the subjects being studied.

In-house Survey

A survey conducted internally within an organization to gather feedback or information from employees or departments.

Compa-ratio

A metric comparing an individual's salary to the midpoint of the market rate for similar positions.

Pay Dispersion

The extent to which salaries vary within a company or organization, often measured by the difference between the highest and lowest paid positions.