CPA-REGULATION practice question 12 of 15

A cash basis taxpayer should report gross income:

Full set: 69 questions
Answer options
A: Only for the year in which income is actually received in cash.
B: Only for the year in which income is actually received whether in cash or in property.
C: For the year in which income is either actually or constructively received in cash only.
D: For the year in which income is either actually or constructively received, whether in cash or in property. Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. For the year in which income is either actually or constructively received, whether in cash or in property.
Explanation

Choice "d" is correct. A cash basis taxpayer should report gross income for the year in which income is either actually or constructively received, whether in cash or in property. Choice "a" is incorrect. Income also be constructively received in property - not only actually in cash. Choice "b" is incorrect. Income also be constructively received - not only actually. Choice "c" is incorrect. Income also be received in property - not only cash.

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