(a) Sybil is a florist who operates a shop in Daly City. She is considering opening a restaurant in downtown Oakland. In 2021, she spent $51,200 on market research to determine demand for a restaurant in downtown Oakland. Based on the research, she decides to open the shop on March 1, 2021. May she deduct the $51,200? If so, how much may she deduct in 2021? (b) Sybil is also considering opening a flower shop in downtown San Francisco. She spent $52,000 on market research to determine demand for flowers in downtown San Francisco. Based on the research, she decides not to open the flower shop. May she deduct the $52,000? If so, how much may she deduct in 2021?

(a) Sybil is a florist who operates a shop in Daly City. She is considering opening a restaurant in downtown Oakland. In 2021, she spent $51,200 on market research to determine demand for a restaurant in downtown Oakland. Based on the research, she decides to open the shop on March 1, 2021. May she deduct the $51,200? If so, how much may she deduct in 2021? (b) Sybil is also considering opening a flower shop in downtown San Francisco. She spent $52,000 on market research to determine demand for flowers in downtown San Francisco. Based on the research, she decides not to open the flower shop. May she deduct the $52,000? If so, how much may she deduct in 2021?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, And Depletion

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