A new client, John Dobson, recently formed John's Premium Steakhouse, Inc., to operate a new restaurant. The
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A new client, John Dobson, recently formed John's Premium Steakhouse, Inc., to operate a new restaurant. The restaurant will be a first-time busi- ness venture for John, who recently retired after 30 years of military service. John transferred cash to the corporation in exchange for 100% of its stock, and the cor- poration is considering leasing a building and restaurant equipment. John has asked you for guidance on the tax treatment of various expenses (e.g., licensing, training. advertising) he expects the corporation to incur during the restaurant's pre-opening period. Research the tax treatment of startup expenditures, including the point at which a business begins for purposes of determining what expenses are included. Prepare a memo for the client files, describing the results of your research.
Partial list of research aids $195. Reg. $ 1.195-1. Research Problem
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Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities 2019
ISBN: 9780357233290
1st Edition
Authors: William A Raabe, James C Young