Puloso Company, a calendar year taxpayer, incurred the following start-up expenditures before the opening of its new health and fitness center. Rent on commercial space?$ 6,000??Utilities?1,490??Staff hiring and training?5,270??Television advertising?  1,600????$ 14,360???The Puloso Center opened its doors for business on March 21 of the current year. How much of the start-up expenditures can Puloso deduct this year?

A. $14,360
B. -0-
C. $5,000
D. $5,520


Answer: D

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