Henry Owns a Hardware Store in Indianapolis

Multiple Choice

Henry owns a hardware store in Indianapolis. He has decided to expand his business interests and is considering opening a golf store in a neighboring town. He has incurred $12,000 of expenses investigating whether to open the new golf store. In July of the current year he finds the perfect location and opens the golf store on October 1. What amount of the investigation expenses can he deduct in the current year?

A) $- 0 -
B) $600
C) $5,117
D) $5,540
E) $12,000