Forward, Inc., is an exempt organization that assists disabled individuals by training them in digital TV repair. Used digital TVs are donated to Forward, Inc., by both organizations and individuals. Some of the donated digital TVs are operational, but others are not. After being used in the training program, the digital TVs, all of which are now operational, are sold to the general public. Forward's revenues and expenses for the current period are reported as follows.
Contributions................................................................$ 700,000
Revenues from digital TV sales...........................................3,600,000
Administrative expenses......................................................500,000
Materials and supplies for digital TV repairs..............................800,000
Utilities...........................................................................25,000
Wages paid to disabled individuals in the training program
(at minimum-wage rate) ...................................................1,200,000
Rent for building and equipment...........................................250,000
Any revenues not expended during the current period are deposited in a reserve fund to finance future activities.
a. Is the digital TV repair and sales activity an unrelated trade or business? Explain.
b. Calculate the net income of Forward, Inc., and the related Federal income tax liability, if any.