Ben is a well-known professional football quarterback. His team's owners expect him to be a role model for young people. Any endorsement contracts that he receives are based on his reputation. In the current year, Ben is charged with assault. Ben hires an attorney to represent him in this matter. Ultimately, the charges are dismissed. What tax issues should Ben consider?

What will be an ideal response?


Is the fee paid to the attorney a personal (nondeductible) expense or a business (deductible) expense?

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A. affiliation. B. power. C. self-actualization. D. relatedness. E. achievement.

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A(n) ________ briefly summarizes the most important information in the proposal and key decision makers might read only this document and, based on how persuasive it is, decide whether or not to read the entire document

A) appendix B) title page C) executive summary D) table of contents E) glossary

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The ________ strategy uses subsidiaries, franchises, or joint ventures with substantial independence

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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According to Exhibit 1.4, what are the four ways referenced in the text by which U.S. law promotes public welfare?

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