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A taxpayer incorrectly took a $5,000 deduction (e.g., incorrectly calculated depreciation) in 2019 and as a result, his taxable income was reduced by $5,000. The taxpayer discovered his error in 2020. The taxpayer must add $5,000 to his 2020 gross income in accordance with the tax benefit rule to correct for the 2019 error.a. trueb. false