Indicate whether Glenda can deduct the$$ $$5,000$ payment in each of the following independent situations.

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Part $1$

Situation

Deductible

a$.$ Glenda is a supplier of medical supplies. In order to secure a large sales contract to the regional Veterans Affairs Hospital, Glenda makes a gift of $$5,000$ to the hospital's purchasing agent. The payment is illegal under state law.

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b$.$ Assume the same facts as in Part a$,$ except that the payment is made to the purchasing agent of a government$-$owned hospital in Brazil.

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c$.$ Assume the same facts in Part a$,$ except that the payment is made to the purchasing agent of a privately owned hospital in Idaho.