The Constructive Receipt Doctrine Requires That Income Must Be Recognized

question 85

True/False

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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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total time workers or employees spend creating a product or providing a service, often used in cost accounting.

Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs not directly tied to specific units produced, including maintenance, utilities, and salaries of supervisory staff.

Administrative Expenses

Costs related to the general administration of a business, such as salaries of senior executives, accounting, and human resources, that are not directly tied to any specific business activity.

Period Cost

Expenses recognized in the accounting period when they are incurred, not directly linked to production activity.