Which of the Following Items, If Any, Is Deductible

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items, if any, is deductible?

• A)Parking expenses incurred in connection with jury duty-taxpayer is a dentist.
• B)Substantiated gambling losses (not in excess of gambling winnings) from state lottery.
• C)Contributions to mayor's reelection campaign.
• D)Speeding ticket incurred while on business.
• E)Premiums paid on personal life insurance policy.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total hours machines are operated during the production of goods.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process, used for calculating labor costs and efficiency.

Plantwide Predetermined Overhead

An overhead rate calculated for an entire manufacturing plant, applied to all products regardless of the specific department in which they were produced.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production activity that quantifies the number of hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.