Elisa and Clyde pay $9,000 in wages to Boyd, a part-time employee. Because this amount...

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image Elisa and Clyde pay $9,000 in wages to Boyd, a part-time employee. Because this amount is $1,000 below the minimum wage, Boyd threatens to file a complaint with the appropriate Federal agency. Although Elisa and Clyde pay no attention to Boyd's threat, Chelsea (Elisa's mother) gives Boyd a check for $1,000 for the disputed wages. The retail shop is the only source of income for Elisa and Clyde. a. Calculate Elisa and Clyde's AGI. $ b. Can Chelsea deduct the $1,000 payment on her tax return? The obligation of Elisa and Clyde since it is to their business. c. Indicate whether the following statements are "True" or "False" regarding how the tax position of the parties could be improved. If Elisa and Clyde made a loan of the $1,000 to Boyd, they could deduct it. If Chelsea made a gift of the $1,000 to Elisa and Clyde or loaned the $1,000 to them, they could deduct it if they paid the $1,000 to Boyd. If Chelsea made a gift of the $1,000 Boyd, either Chelsea or Elisa and Clyde can deduct it

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