MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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ISBN: 9781259969614
Author: SPILKER
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Chapter 2, Problem 71P
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To determine
Describe whether Person P can deduct the charitable contributions or not.
b.
To determine
Write a memo regarding the results of the research.
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