REW, Inc. is closely held by six members of the REW family. The corporation owns two vans that employees use for various business transportation purposes. However, for at least eight weeks during each year, the shareholders use the vans to take their families on extended vacation trips. Identify the tax issue or issues suggested by the following situations, and state each issue in the form of a question.

REW, Inc. is closely held by six members of the REW family. The corporation owns two vans that employees use for various business transportation purposes. However, for at least eight weeks during each year, the shareholders use the vans to take their families on extended vacation trips. Identify the tax issue or issues suggested by the following situations, and state each issue in the form of a question.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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