Alex, who is single, conducts an activity in 2015 that is appropriately classified as a hobby. The
Question:
Alex, who is single, conducts an activity in 2015 that is appropriately classified as a hobby. The activity produces the following revenues and expenses:
Revenue ...................................... $18,000
Property taxes ................................3,000
Materials and supplies ......................4,500
Utilities .......................................2,000
Advertising ...................................5,000
Insurance ..................................... 750
Depreciation ..................................4,000
Without regard to this activity, Alex's AGI is $42,000. Determine the amount of income Alex must report, the amount of the expenses he is permitted to deduct, and his taxable income.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781305395114
39th Edition
Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young