MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
20th Edition
ISBN: 9781259969614
Author: SPILKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 57P
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Determine the types of taxes that may influence the decision of L to locate his business.
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MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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