The Taxpayer Incorrectly Took a $5,000 Deduction (E

question 18

True/False

The taxpayer incorrectly took a $5,000 deduction (e.g., incorrectly calculated depreciation) in 2012 and as a result his taxable income was reduced by $5,000. The taxpayer discovered his error in 2013. The taxpayer must add $5,000 to his 2013 gross income in accordance with the tax benefit rule to correct for the 2012 error.

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