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Why Does the Federal Tax Law Disallow a Business Deduction

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Why does the federal tax law disallow a business deduction for a fine or penalty paid to any government?


A) A deduction for the payment of a fine or penalty would be a subsidy for bad behavior and also against public policy.
B) The payment of a fine or penalty is not an ordinary business expense.
C) The payment of a fine or penalty is not an expense for financial reporting purposes.
D) A deduction for the payment of a fine or penalty would distort the measurement of taxable income.

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