Principles Of Taxation For Business And Investment Planning 2020 Edition
23rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259969546
Author: Sally Jones, Shelley C. Rhoades-Catanach, Sandra R Callaghan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 16, Problem 4QPD
Ms. Quint sadly concluded that a $7,500 debt owed to her by Mr. and Mrs. Lammas is uncollectible. Compare the tax consequences to Ms. Quint if the debt arose because she extended credit to Mr. and Mrs. Lammas in a business transaction or if the debt arose because she loaned them money for personal reasons.
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