Gus coaches several developing professional tennis players as an employee of the Central Tennis Training Camp (CTTC).
Question:
Gus coaches several developing professional tennis players as an employee of the Central Tennis Training Camp (CTTC). In May of the current year, his ex-girlfriend Teresa, (a tennis player former client), alleged sexual abuse by Gus and made a complaint against him. When Gus informed them of the situation, CTTC was disillusioned and concerned over the risk to the camp’s reputation. Soon after, CTTC paid Teresa $50,000 to drop the complaint and to keep the entire matter confidential. CTTC incurred legal costs of $7,800 related to the matter. CTTC required Gus to acknowledge (sign) their intention to terminate his employment if the complaint and its settlement became public. Will the settlement payment and legal fees be allowed as tax deductions to CTTC? Explain.
Step by Step Answer:
Pearsons Federal Taxation 2023 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9780137840656
36th Edition
Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S Hulse