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McGraw-Hill's Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities 3rd Edition by Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

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McGraw-Hill's Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities 3rd Edition by Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

Edition 3ISBN: 9780078111068
Exercise 65
This year William provided $4,200 of services to a large client on credit.Unfortunately, this client has recently encountered financial difficulties and has been unable to pay William for the services.Moreover, William does not expect to collect for his services.William has "written off" the account and would like to claim a deduction for tax purposes.a.What amount of deduction for bad debt expense can William claim this year if he uses the accrual method?
b.What amount of deduction for bad debt expense can William claim this year if he uses the cash method?
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