The Constructive Receipt Doctrine Requires That Income Must Be Recognized

question 85

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The constructive receipt doctrine requires that income must be recognized when it is made available to the cash basis taxpayer, although it has not been actually received. The constructive receipt doctrine does not apply to accrual basis taxpayers.

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