Which of the Following Is Not a "Trade or Business

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a "trade or business" expense?

• A) Interest on business indebtedness.
• B) Property taxes on business property.
• C) Parking ticket paid on business auto.
• D) Depreciation on business property.
• E) All of the above are "trade or business" expenses.

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Definitions:

Authorized

Officially approved or permitted, often used in the context of legal or corporate permissions.

Issued

refers to securities, stocks, or bonds that have been officially released or sold by a company to investors.

Retained Earnings

Refers to the portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

Surplus Cash

Excess funds that a company has after covering all its operational expenses, investments, and financial obligations.