Discuss tax issues of the following:
what is taxable and what is deductible? explain why?
1-Losing money in a business for 2 years, but prior to that madeprofit for 2 years.
2-Giving gift to suppliers for exchanging business.
3-Paying fines for criminal charges related to the business.
4-Giving $500 to Wii lobbying group.
Discuss tax issues of the following:
what is taxable and what is deductible? explain why?
1-Losing money in a business for 2 years, but prior to that madeprofit for 2 years.
2-Giving gift to suppliers for exchanging business.
3-Paying fines for criminal charges related to the business.
4-Giving $500 to Wii lobbying group.
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