Rex, a Cash Basis Calendar Year Taxpayer, Runs a Bingo

question 62

Multiple Choice

Rex, a cash basis calendar year taxpayer, runs a bingo operation which is illegal under state law. During 2018, a bill designated H.R. 9 is introduced into the state legislature which, if enacted, would legitimize bingo games. In 2018, Rex had the following expenses:
Of these expenditures, Rex may deduct:

• A) $247,000.
• B) $250,000.
• C) $258,000.
• D) $282,000.
• E) None of the above.

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