Clyde operates a sole proprietorship using the cash method. this year clyde made the following expenditures: $480 to u. s. bank for 12 months of interest accruing on a business loan from september 1st of this year through august 31st of next year. $600 for 12 months of property insurance beginning on july 1 of this year. what is the maximum amount clyde can deduct this year?
a. $760
b. $600
c. $480
d. $160
e. $360

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Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

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