Which of the Following Is Deductible as a Trade or Business

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is deductible as a trade or business expense?

A) A city coroner contributes to the mayor's reelection campaign fund.
B) Illegal bribes and kickbacks paid to a Federal government employee by a corporate executive.
C) Two-thirds of treble damage payments.
D) Fines and penalties paid by a trucking firm for excessive weight and speeding.
E) None of the above.