Question: 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

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. Scott's income statement for the year shows the following:

Income Statement
Scott Butterfield, CPA
Income Statement
12/31/2019



Current Period
Prior Period

1/1/2019 to 12/31/20191/1/2018 to 12/31/2018
REVENUES



Tax Services$76,123.00
$75,067.00
Accounting Services49,001.00
48,860.00
Other Consulting Services10,095.00
10,115.00
TOTAL REVENUES135,219.00
134,042.00
COST OF SERVICES



Salaries32,000.00
30,100.00
Payroll Taxes2,868.00
2,387.00
Supplies1,391.00
1,548.00
TOTAL COST OF SERVICES36,259.00
34,035.00
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)98,960.00
100,007.00
OPERATING EXPENSES



Advertising and Promotion300.00
350.00
Business Licenses and Permits250.00
250.00
Charitable Contributions425.00
275.00
Continuing Education300.00
300.00
Dues and Subscriptions3,500.00
3,500.00
Insurance875.00
875.00
Meals and Entertainment4,400.00
5,500.00
Office Expense150.00
150.00
Postage and Delivery50.00
50.00
Printing and Reproduction100.00
100.00
Office Rent14,000.00
14,000.00
Travel865.00
865.00
Utilities2,978.00
2,978.00
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES28,193.00
29,193.00





NET INCOME (LOSS)$70,767.00
$70,814.00

Scott also mentioned the following:

  • The expenses for dues and subscriptions were his country club membership dues for the year.
  • $300 of the charitable contributions were made to a political action committee.
  • Scott does not generate income from the sale of goods and therefore does not record supplies and wages as part of the cost of goods sold.
  • Scott placed a business auto in service on January 1, 2016, and drove it 3,792 miles for business, 3,250 miles for commuting, and 4,500 miles for non-business purposes. His wife has a car for personal use. He maintains written records for the business use of the car.

Complete Schedule C for Scott showing Scott's net taxable profit from self-employment. Assume Scott has evidence to support his deductions. If required, only use the minus sign to indicate a net loss. When required, round amounts to the nearest dollar.

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