At the start of 2024, a county general fund issues property tax bills in the amount of $10,000,000. It expects to collect $9,800, the rest expected to be uncollectible. During the year, $9,500,000 in 2024 property taxes is collected. Of the remaining $500,000 in uncollected taxes at year- end, it is estimated that $250,000 will be collected within 60 days, $100,000 will be collected later in the year, and the rest are uncollectible. The general fund reports a year-end allowance for uncollectible taxes in the amount of Select one: a. $300,000 b. $150,000 c$250,000 d. $200,000

At the start of 2024, a county general fund issues property tax bills in the amount of $10,000,000. It expects to collect $9,800, the rest expected to be uncollectible. During the year, $9,500,000 in 2024 property taxes is collected. Of the remaining $500,000 in uncollected taxes at year- end, it is estimated that $250,000 will be collected within 60 days, $100,000 will be collected later in the year, and the rest are uncollectible. The general fund reports a year-end allowance for uncollectible taxes in the amount of Select one: a. $300,000 b. $150,000 c$250,000 d. $200,000

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