How Did a Quirk in the Tax Laws Allow Bill

question 9

Essay

How did a quirk in the tax laws allow Bill Veeck to invent a way for sports franchises could make money by losing money?

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Trail Mix

A snack blend that typically consists of a mixture of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate or candy.

Peanuts

Informally, a very small or insignificant amount of money; literally, a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds.

Raisins

Dried grapes often used as a snack or cooking and baking ingredient.

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