Individual Income Taxes
43rd Edition
ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 4, Problem 41P
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Calculate Mr. R’s correct gross income for the year, and give reason for difference occurs between the correct calculation and Mr. R’s calculation.
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