Question

Bryon operates a consulting business and he usually works alone. However, during the summer Bryon will sometimes hire undergraduate students to collect data for his projects. This past summer Bryon hired Fred, the son of a prominent businessman, for a part-time summer job. The summer job usually pays about $17,650, but Bryon paid Fred $29,600 to gain favor with Fred's father. What amount of Fred's summer wages can Bryon deduct for tax purposes

Answer 1

$17,650

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given we were told that the amount of $17,650 represent The amount the summer job usually pays which therefore means that the amount of Fred's summer wages that Bryon can deduct for tax purposes will be $17,650.

Therefore $17,650 will be the Deductible Amount.