Maud, a calendar year taxpayer, is the owner of a sole proprietorship that uses the cash method. on february 1, 2019, she leases an office building to use in her business for $120,000 for an 18-month period. to obtain this favorable lease rate, she pays the $120,000 at the inception of the lease. how much rent expense may maud deduct on her 2019 tax return? round any calculations to two decimal places and round the final answer to the nearest dollar.

She can deduct the full $120,000. the answer is $120,000.

Explanation:

Therefore, M is following cash basis of accounting , She can deduct the full $120,000 amount. Under cash system, expenses are recorded when cash is paid irrespective of whether it is accrued or not.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.