Generally, Deductions for Additions to Reserves for Estimated Future Costs

question 4

Multiple Choice

Generally, deductions for additions to reserves for estimated future costs (e.g., an allowance for estimated warranty costs) are not allowed for Federal income tax purposes because allowing the deduction would:

• A) Result in a mismatching of revenues and expenses.
• B) Violate established public policy.
• C) Violate the all events test and economic performance requirement.
• D) Violate the tax benefit rule.
• E) None of the above.

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