A Taxpayer Is a Licensed Contractor Who Repairs Defective Electrical

question 5

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer is a licensed contractor who repairs defective electrical wiring in building elevators.She wishes to assert a tax position concerning the deductibility of depreciation expense on a home garage where she stores tools used in conducting her profession.Her tax position satisfies the "reasonable basis" standard.This taxpayer ordinarily may:

• A) Assert this tax position only if advance written permission is obtained from the IRS
• B) Assert this tax position only if the position is prominently disclosed to the IRS
• C) Not assert this tax position
• D) Without special conditions or disclosures

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