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 17, Problem 26AP
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Determine the effect of Person M painting revenues and expenses on AGI.
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Principles Of Taxation For Business And Investment Planning 2020 Edition
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