Jamal Corporation is an accrual basis taxpayer. In 2015, Jamal writes off a $1,000 account receivable from

Question:

Jamal Corporation is an accrual basis taxpayer. In 2015, Jamal writes off a $1,000 account receivable from a customer who has died. In 2016, the former customer's estate sends Jamal a check for $600. What are the tax effects of the receipt of the $600 in 2016? Explain.

How would your answer be different if Jamal were a cash basis taxpayer?

Corporation
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