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

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

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Chapter6: Business Expenses

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Peter Pan is a self-employed delivery driver. On one delivery trip, Peter
Pan received a $100 ticket for being double parked in violation of city
traffic laws. In an attempt to avoid the ticket, Peter Pan slipped the
parking enforcement officer a $20 bill to "look the other way".
Unfortunately, the parking enforcement officer took the $20, but still
gave Peter Pan the ticket.
How much of the $120 can Peter Pan deduct as a business expense?

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