Indicate Which of the Following Statements Is/are Correct

question 96

Multiple Choice

Indicate which of the following statements is/are correct:
I.An accrual basis taxpayer who gives a creditor his note payable in payment of a claim may deduct the related expense when the note is given.
II.When a cash basis taxpayer uses a credit card to pay for an expense it can deduct the expense when the expense is charged to the credit card..
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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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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by corporations or individuals due to federal, state, or local tax laws, representing taxes on earnings.

Operating Revenue

Income earned from a company's primary business activities, excluding non-operating income sources like investments.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the operation of a business, such as rent, utilities, and payroll, that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Loss on Disposal

The financial loss recognized when the selling price of an asset is less than its carrying amount on the balance sheet.