Margaret Is Single and Is a Self-Employed Proprietor of a Convenience

question 78

Multiple Choice

Margaret is single and is a self-employed proprietor of a convenience store near the mall. During the current year, Margaret paid $4,000 for health insurance coverage for herself. She paid another $500 for coverage for her unrelated employee, Corky. How should Margaret deduct the health insurance cost?
I.Margaret takes $500 as a business expense.
II.Margaret takes the $4,000 as a deduction for AGI.​

• 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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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment or experiences.

Sensations

The immediate and basic experiences generated from the stimulation of sensory receptors in the body.

Changing Environment

The modification or alteration of the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Figure

In the context of perception, an object or shape that is distinguished from its background.