ABC Manufacturing employs some of the top professionals in its field, and because of their skills and experience, ABC is highly efficient and outperforms its competitors. ABC Manufacturing has a(n) over its competition.

competitive advantage

Explanation:

A competitive advantage is the ability of a company to perform better than its competitors based on a unique value it offers to consumers. For example exclusive access to a resource, low pricing of same goods with competitors, highly skilled labour, geographic location, and brand recognition.

ABC manufacturing employs top professionals, so it is leveraging on its highly skilled labour to get competitive advantage in the industry.

B) 2015

Explanation:

B) 2015

Octo and Samantha are related parties under the constructive ownership rules of Section 267. Octo may not take a deduction until Samantha recognizes the $5,000 in income.