Chelsea Operates an Illegal Gambling Enterprise Out of Her Restaurant

question 160

Multiple Choice

Chelsea operates an illegal gambling enterprise out of her restaurant.Considering only the following expenses,what amount can Samantha deduct?
$\begin{array}{lr}\text { Building rent } & \$ 34,000 \\\text { Secretarial services } & 12,000 \\\text { Payments to off-duty policemen to provide security } & 20,000 \\\text { Lease payments for cars given to health inspectors } & 18,000\end{array}$

• A)$ - 0 -
• B)$46,000
• C)$66,000
• D)$72,000
• E)$84,000

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