Can a trade or business expense be deductible if it is necessary but not ordinary?

What will be an ideal response?


No. To be deductible as a trade or business expense, the expense must be both ordinary and necessary.

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A. lack of physical store presence B. consumer concerns about the privacy of personal information C. inconvenience in returning goods D. delivery delays

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An organization formed to facilitate the movement of products among member nations through the creation of common economic policies is:

a. the WTO b. the IMF c. GATT d. a closed organization e. an economic community

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All 50 states, either by statute or court ruling, recognize a duty on the part of a minor to make restitution to the seller upon disaffirmance of a contract

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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