Which of the following expenses is deductible from gross income?* a. Contribution to a newspaper fund for needy families when such newspaper organizes a drive solely for charitable purposes. b. Premiums paid by the self-employer for the life insurance of his employees c. Contribution to the construction of a chapel of a university that declares dividends to its stockholders d. Donation of prizes and awards to athletes in local and international competitions and sanctioned by their respective sport associations.

Which of the following expenses is deductible from gross income?* a. Contribution to a newspaper fund for needy families when such newspaper organizes a drive solely for charitable purposes. b. Premiums paid by the self-employer for the life insurance of his employees c. Contribution to the construction of a chapel of a university that declares dividends to its stockholders d. Donation of prizes and awards to athletes in local and international competitions and sanctioned by their respective sport associations.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter5: Deductions For And From Agi

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27MCQ

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