Ajax Computer Company is an accrual-method calendar-year taxpayer. Ajax has never advertised in the national media prior to this year. In November of his year, however, Ajax paid $2.10 million for television advertising time during a "super" sporting event scheduled to take place in early February of next year. In addition, in November of this year the company paid $1,600,000 for a one-time advertising blitz during a professional golf tournament in April of mext year. What amount of these payments, if any, can Ajax deduct this year? Multiple Choice $3.70 million only if the professional golf tournament is played before April 15 $3.70 million $1,600,000 No deduction can be claimed this year $2.10 million

Ajax Computer Company is an accrual-method calendar-year taxpayer. Ajax has never advertised in the national media prior to this year. In November of his year, however, Ajax paid $2.10 million for television advertising time during a "super" sporting event scheduled to take place in early February of next year. In addition, in November of this year the company paid $1,600,000 for a one-time advertising blitz during a professional golf tournament in April of mext year. What amount of these payments, if any, can Ajax deduct this year? Multiple Choice $3.70 million only if the professional golf tournament is played before April 15 $3.70 million $1,600,000 No deduction can be claimed this year $2.10 million

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