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Discuss the possible outcomes of this situation considering his assets and the business assets.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter6: Business Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23P

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