Terry and Jim Are Both Involved in Operating Illegal Businesses

question 86

Multiple Choice

Terry and Jim are both involved in operating illegal businesses. Terry operates a gambling business and Jim operates a drug running business. Both businesses have gross revenues of $500,000. The businesses incur the following expenses.
Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Neither Terry nor Jim can deduct any of the above items in calculating the business profit.
• B) Terry should report profit from his business of $250,000.
• C) Jim should report profit from his business of $500,000.
• D) Jim should report profit from his business of $250,000.
• E) None of the above.

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