South-western Federal Taxation 2018: Individual Income Taxes
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Author: William H. Hoffman, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney, Annette Nellen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 61P
a.
To determine
Calculate the value of gross profits on the contract for the years 2018 and 2019.
b.
To determine
Calculate the look-back interest due or receivable with respect to 2019 tax return.
c.
To determine
Write a letter to S Company that is capable to explain the estimates that should be used for percentage of completion purposes.
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