Due to a shortage of cash,East Coast Entertainment Company,an accrual basis taxpayer,could not pay its November 2016 utility bill on time.In February of 2017,East Coast Entertainment pays the utility bill.
I.East Coast can deduct the expense on either its 2016 or 2017 tax return.
II.East Coast cannot deduct the utility expense in 2016 because it is paid in 2017.

A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

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Due to a shortage of cash,East Coast Entertainment Company,an accrual basis taxpayer,could not pay its November 2016 utility bill on time.In February of 2017,East Coast Entertainment pays the utility bill.
I.East Coast can deduct the expense on either its 2016 or 2017 tax return.
II.East Coast cannot deduct the utility expense in 2016 because it is paid in 2017.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

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The Answer of Due to a shortage of cash,East Coast Entertainment Company,an accrual basis taxpayer,could not pay its November 2016 utility bill on time.In February of 2017,East Coast Entertainment pays the utility bill.
I.East Coast can deduct the expense on either its 2016 or 2017 tax return.
II.East Coast cannot deduct the utility expense in 2016 because it is paid in 2017.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Due to a Shortage of Cash,East Coast Entertainment Company,an Accrual