Taylor,a Cash Basis Architect,rents the Building in Which His Office

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Essay

Taylor,a cash basis architect,rents the building in which his office is located for $3,000 per month.He commenced his practice on March 1,2010.In order to guarantee no rent increases during an 18-month period,he signed an 18-month lease and prepaid the $54,000 on March 1,2010.How much can Taylor deduct as rent expense for 2010?

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