9. Which of the following expenditures would not be allowed as a deduction? If more than one would not be allowed, select either D or E. A. A speeding ticket B. An expense incurred while operating an illegal gambling business A government imposed penalty C. D. Neither A nor C would be allowed E. Neither A, B, nor C would be allowed A business bad debt is deductible for tax purposes as a(n): A. Short-term capital loss B. Itemized deduction C. Long-term capital loss D. Ordinary business deduction E. None of the above 10.