Emerald Corporation,a Calendar Year C Corporation,was Formed and Began Operations

question 33

Multiple Choice

Emerald Corporation,a calendar year C corporation,was formed and began operations on July 1,2010.The following expenses were incurred during the first tax year (July 1 through December 31,2010) of operations: Assuming a § 248 election,what is the Emerald's deduction for organizational expenditures for 2010?

• A)$0.
• B)$533.
• C)$5,367.
• D)$5,500.
• E)None of the above.

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