Martha, an accrual method taxpayer, has an accounting practice. In 2020, she performs tax analyses for Arnold and sends him an invoice for $10,000. In 2021, Martha sells her practice and all accounts to David. Arnold's debt becomes worthless that year after David has purchased the practice. The result is a. Martha deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021. b. Martha deducts a business bad debt in 2021. c. David deducts a business bad debt in 2021. d. David deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021.

Martha, an accrual method taxpayer, has an accounting practice. In 2020, she performs tax analyses for Arnold and sends him an invoice for $10,000. In 2021, Martha sells her practice and all accounts to David. Arnold's debt becomes worthless that year after David has purchased the practice. The result is a. Martha deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021. b. Martha deducts a business bad debt in 2021. c. David deducts a business bad debt in 2021. d. David deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021.

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	a.	Martha deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021.
	b.	Martha deducts a business bad debt in 2021.
	c.	David deducts a business bad debt in 2021.
	d.	David deducts a nonbusiness bad debt in 2021.