48. LO.3 Alex, who is single, conducts an activity 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.