Shanna, a calendar year and cash basis taxpayer, rents property from Janice. As part of the rental

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Shanna, a calendar year and cash basis taxpayer, rents property from Janice. As part of the rental agreement, Shanna pays $8,400 rent on April 1, 2019, for the 12 months ending March 31, 2020. 

a. How much is Shanna’s deduction for rent expense in 2019? 

b. Assume the same facts, except that the $8,400 is for 24 months rent ending March 31, 2021. How much is Shanna’s deduction for rent expense in 2019?

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2020 Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities

ISBN: 9780357109175

23rd Edition

Authors: Annette Nellen, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney

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