MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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Author: SPILKER
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Chapter 6, Problem 47P
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Identify the amount and type (for AGI or from AGI) of deductible expense.
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MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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