Last year, Abby loaned her friend, Pat, $10,000. Although Pa…

Last year, Abby loaned her friend, Pat, $10,000. Although Pat had signed a note payable that contained interest payments and a maturity date, the loan had not been repaid this year when Pat died insolvent. For this year, assuming that the loan was bona fide, Abby should account for nonpayment of the loan as a(n)

Richard, a self-employed business consultant, in 2023 travel…

Richard, a self-employed business consultant, in 2023 traveled from New Orleans to New York for both business and vacation. He spent 4 days conducting business and some days vacationing. He incurred the following expenses:What is his deduction under the following two circumstances?a.He spends three days on vacation, in addition to the business days.b.He spends six days on vacation, in addition to the business days.

Stellar Corporation purchased all of the assets of Bellavia…

Stellar Corporation purchased all of the assets of Bellavia Company as of January 1 this year for $1 million. Included in the assets acquired are the following intangible assets:​​​Patent10 year$120,000Covenant not to complete3 years30,000GoodwillIndefinite300,000What is Stellar’s maximum amortization deduction for the year?