Joe operates a business that locates and purchases specialized assets for clients, among other activities. Joe uses the accrual method of accounting but he doesnt keep any significant inventories of the specialized assets that he sells. Joe reported the following financial information for his business activities during year 0.

Determine the effect of each of the following transactions on the taxable business income. (Select "No Effect" from the dropdown if no change in the taxable business income.)

a. Joe has signed a contract to sell gadgets to the city. The contract provides that sales of gadgets are dependent upon a test sample of gadgets operating successfully. In December, Joe delivers $13,050 worth of gadgets to the city that will be tested in March. Joe purchased the gadgets especially for this contract and paid $9,300.

b. Joe paid $260 for entertaining a visiting out-of-town client. The client didnt discuss business with Joe during this visit, but Joe wants to maintain good relations to encourage additional business next year.

c. On November 1, Joe paid $560 for premiums providing for $56,000 of key man insurance on the life of Joes accountant over the next 12 months.

d. At the end of year 0, Joes business reports $11,400 of accounts receivable. Based upon past experience, Joe believes that at least $2,480 of his new receivables will be uncollectible.

e. In December of year 0, Joe rented equipment to complete a large job. Joe paid $5,400 in December because the rental agency required a minimum rental of three months ($1,800 per month). Joe completed the job before year-end, but he returned the equipment at the end of the lease.

f. Joe hired a new sales representative as an employee and sent her to Dallas for a week to contact prospective out-of-state clients. Joe ended up reimbursing his employee $460 for airfare, $510 for lodging, $410 for meals, and $310 for entertainment (Joe provided adequate documentation to substantiate the business purpose for the meals and entertainment). Joe requires the employee to account for all expenditures in order to be reimbursed.

g. Joe uses his BMW (a personal auto) to travel to and from his residence to his factory. However, he switches to a business vehicle if he needs to travel after he reaches the factory. Last month, the business vehicle broke down and he was forced to use the BMW both to travel to and from the factory and to visit work sites. He drove 200 miles visiting work sites and 78 miles driving to and from the factory from his home. Joe uses the standard mileage rate to determine his auto-related business expenses. (Round your answer to whole number. Use standard mileage rate.)

h. Joe paid a visit to his parents in Dallas over the Christmas holidays. While he was in the city, Joe spent $130 to attend a half-day business symposium. Joe paid $360 for airfare, $114 for meals during the symposium, and $68 on cab fare to the symposium.

Determine if it is (Amount of deduction, Amount of income, or No effect for each and the dollar figure associated).