Ralph operates a business that acts as a sales representative for a large firm that produces and
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Ralph operates a business that acts as a sales representative for a large firm that produces and sells precious metals to electronic manufacturers. Ralphcontacts manufacturers and convinces them to sign contracts for delivery of metals. Ralphearns a commission on the sales. This year, Ralph contacted a jeweler to engrave small lapel buttons for each of his clients. Ralph paid $20 each for the lapel buttons and the jeweler charged Ralph an additional $7 for engraving. The electronic manufacturers, however, prohibit their employees from accepting gifts related to sales contracts. Can Ralphdeduct the cost of the lapel buttons as business gifts?
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Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9781259918391
10th Edition
Authors: Brian C. Spilker, Benjamin C. Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald G. Worsham, John A. Barrick, Connie Weaver