Which of the Following Payments Are Currently Deductible

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following payments are currently deductible?
I.Steve is a self-employed attorney. He pays another attorney $14,000 to represent him in a lawsuit that alleged that he was liable in a personal auto accident.
II.Connie has an investment portfolio in excess of $600,000. She pays Chris $1,000 to do an analysis of her investments and make recommendations on restructuring the portfolio.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.

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