Hillary is a cash-basis calendar-year taxpayer. During the last week of December she received a letter containing a $5,000 check for services rendered. Which of the following is a true statement?
A. Hillary is taxed on the $5,000 of service income in the year she cashes the check.
B. Hillary is taxed on the $5,000 of service income in the year the check was mailed.
C. Hillary is taxed on the $5,000 of service income in the year she receives the check.
D. Hillary is taxed on the $5,000 of service income in the year she provides the services.
E. None of the choices are correct.
Answer: C