SWFT Individual Income Taxes
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Ajax, Incorporated was formed on April 25 and elected a calendar year for tax purposes. Ajax paid $11,500 to the attorney who drew
up the articles of incorporation and $5,400 to the CPA who advised the corporation concerning the accounting and tax implications of
its organization. Ajax began business operations on July 15.
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To what extent can Ajax deduct its $16,900 organizational costs on its first tax return?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.
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Problem 07-28 (Algo) [LO 7-9]
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Ajax, Incorporated was formed on April 25 and elected a calendar year for tax purposes. Ajax paid $11,500 to the attorney who drew
up the articles of incorporation and $5,400 to the CPA who advised the corporation concerning the accounting and tax implications of
its organization. Ajax began business operations on July 15.
Required:
To what extent can Ajax deduct its $16,900 organizational costs on its first tax return?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.
Deduction
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