Vernon is a cash basis taxpayer with a calendar tax year. On October 1, 2020, Vernon entered into a lease to rent a building for use in his business at $3,000 a month. On that day Vernon paid 18 months' rent on the building, a total of $54,000 ($3,000 × 18 months). How much may Vernon deduct for rent expense on his 2020 tax return? a.$54,000 b.$36,000 c.$12,000 d.$0 e.None of these choices are correct.

Vernon is a cash basis taxpayer with a calendar tax year. On October 1, 2020, Vernon entered into a lease to rent a building for use in his business at $3,000 a month. On that day Vernon paid 18 months' rent on the building, a total of $54,000 ($3,000 × 18 months). How much may Vernon deduct for rent expense on his 2020 tax return? a.$54,000 b.$36,000 c.$12,000 d.$0 e.None of these choices are correct.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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