Blackburn Corporation is a calendar year taxpayer. Every year on September 1, Blackburn enters into a contract with Smith Company for Smith to provide cleanup and winterization services for its grounds and buildings. The amount paid on September 1 when the contract is signed is $7,500 and the contract runs from December of the same year through March of the following year. When may Blackburn deduct the amount paid on September 1, 2020?

Blackburn Corporation is a calendar year taxpayer. Every year on September 1, Blackburn enters into a contract with Smith Company for Smith to provide cleanup and winterization services for its grounds and buildings. The amount paid on September 1 when the contract is signed is $7,500 and the contract runs from December of the same year through March of the following year. When may Blackburn deduct the amount paid on September 1, 2020?

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