Bob, the tax accountant, promises to do Marge's individual federal, state, local, and gift taxes for the year. He completes all but the gift taxes. Under the substantial performance doctrine, Marge will:

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Under the substantial performance doctrine, if a party has substantially performed their contractual obligations, they are entitled to payment minus any damages for the incomplete portion. Since Bob completed all but the gift taxes, Marge must pay for the completed work, excluding the gift taxes.

Bob, the Tax Accountant, Promises to Do Marge's Individual Federal