During the current year holiday season, Bob, a barber, gave business gifts to 34 customers. The values of the gifts, which were not of a promotional nature, were as follows: 10 at $10 each 8 at $25 each 8 at $50 each 8 at $100 each For the current year, what is the amount of Bob's business gift deduction? a.$700 b.$0 c.$850 d.$1,500 e.None of these choices are correct.

During the current year holiday season, Bob, a barber, gave business gifts to 34 customers. The values of the gifts, which were not of a promotional nature, were as follows: 10 at $10 each 8 at $25 each 8 at $50 each 8 at $100 each For the current year, what is the amount of Bob's business gift deduction? a.$700 b.$0 c.$850 d.$1,500 e.None of these choices are correct.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Chapter3: Income Sources

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