The Cost Associated with Idle Time Should Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

The cost associated with idle time should be:

• A) included as part of direct labor cost.
• B) treated as part of manufacturing overhead.
• C) added directly to cost of goods sold for the period.
• D) included as part of selling and administrative expenses.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The portion of income that is subject to taxation after all deductions, exemptions, and adjustments.

Equipment

Physical items purchased for use in operations of a business, often subject to depreciation for tax purposes.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful lifespan, representing wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Section 1250

Section 1250 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code deals with the tax treatment of gains from the sale of depreciable real property, distinguishing between ordinary income and capital gains.