Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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Chapter 3, Problem 13MCQ
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Deductions are the allowances given to the taxpayer as a deduction from the gross income to calculate the taxable income. Every deduction has some conditions and limits of the amount. Deductions can be for business or personal expenses.
To choose:The item that is not a deductible expense.
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