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Terry and Jim Are Both Involved in Operating Illegal Businesses

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Terry and Jim are both involved in operating illegal businesses.Terry operates a gambling business and Jim operates a drug-running business.Both businesses have gross revenues of $500,000.The businesses incur the following expenses.  Terry Jim  Employee salaries $200,000$200,000 Bribes to police 25,00025,000 Rent and utilities 50,00050,000 Cost of goods sold 0125,000\begin{array} { l r r } & \underline {\text { Terry} } & \underline { \text { Jim } } \\\text { Employee salaries } & \$ 200,000 & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Bribes to police } & 25,000 & 25,000 \\\text { Rent and utilities } & 50,000 & 50,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & - 0 - & 125,000\end{array} Which of the following statements is correct?


A) Neither Terry nor Jim can deduct any of these items in calculating the business profit.
B) Terry should report profit from his business of $250,000.
C) Jim should report profit from his business of $500,000.
D) Jim should report profit from his business of $250,000.
E) None of these.

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