Scott Butterfield is self-employed as a CPA. He uses the cash method of accounting, and his Social
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Scott Butterfield is self-employed as a CPA. He uses the cash method of accounting, and his Social Security number is 644-47-7833. His principal business code is 541211. Scott's CPA practice is located at 678 Third Street, Riverside, CA 92860. During 2016, Scott had the following income and expenses:
Fees from CPA practice.......................................... $130,100
Expenses:
Car mileage (4,074 business miles) ........................... 2,200
Business insurance ........................................................ 870
Office expense ............................................................ 3,500
Rent on office space ................................................ 13,800
Country club dues ...................................................... 3,200
Continuing professional education expenses ........... 300
Contribution to Political Action Committee ............... 250
City business license ..................................................... 250
Travel expense ............................................................ 4,100
Meals and entertainment (100%) ............................. 5,400
Utilities ......................................................................... 2,724
Wages of secretary ................................................... 29,400
Scott placed his car in service on January 1, 2013. This year, he commuted 3,250 miles in it and drove it 4,500 miles for nonbusiness purposes. His wife has a car for personal use. Complete Schedule C on Pages 3-41 and 3-42 for Scott showing Scott's net income from self-employment.
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2017
ISBN: 9781305872738
35th Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill, Martha Altus Buller