Which of the Following Requirements Does Not Have to Be

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following requirements does not have to be met for a business or investment expense to be deductible:

• A)Be ordinary and necessary.
• B)Be reasonable in amount.
• C)Be recurring.
• D)Be the taxpayer's own expense.
• E)All of the above must be met.

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Definitions:

Financing Provided

Funds supplied to businesses or individuals for the purpose of investing, expansion, or operating expenses that are expected to be repaid in the future.

Retained Earnings

The segment of net profits that are not distributed as dividends, instead kept within the company for reinvestment in its main operations or for debt repayment.

Current Asset

A slightly different term for assets likely to be used or turned into cash within one fiscal year or operating cycle, emphasizing liquidity.

Land

An asset representing the earth's surface that a company owns, used for operations, development, or investment.