Schedule C (LO 3.1)

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 Peso Dr., La Mesa, CA 92041. During 2016, Scott had the following income and expenses:

Fees from CPA practice	$163,600
Expenses:
Car mileage (4,241 business miles)	$2,290
Business insurance	9,816
Office expense	3,272
Rent on office space	9,816
Country club dues	3,200
Continuing professional education expenses	300
Contribution to Political Action Committee	250
City business license	1,636
Travel expense	6,544
Meals and entertainment (100%)	7,362
Utilities	1,963
Wages of secretary	32,720

Scott placed his car in service on January 1, 2013. This year, he commuted 2,545 miles in it and drove it 5,089 miles for nonbusiness purposes. His wife has a car for personal use.

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

SCHEDULE C (Form 1040) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (99)	Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship) Information about Schedule C and its separate instructions is at www.irs.gov/schedulec. Attach to Form 1040, 1040NR, or 1041; partnerships generally must file Form 1065.	OMB No. 1545-0074
		2016 Attachment Sequence No. 09

Name of proprietor Scott Butterfield

Social security number (SSN) 644-47-7833

A

Principal business or profession, including product or service (see instructions) Accounting, Accounting Services

B

Enter code from instructions 541211

C

Business name. If no separate business name, leave blank. Scott Butterfield, CPA

D

Employer ID number (EIN), (see instr.)

E

Business address (including suite or room no.) 678 Peso Drive

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code La Mesa, CA 92041

F

Accounting method: (1) Cash (2) Accrual (3) Other (specify)

G	Did you "materially participate" in the operation of this business during 2016? If "No," see instructions for limit on losses		Yes No
H	If you started or acquired this business during 2016, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I	Did you make any payments in 2016 that would require you to file Form(s) 1099? (see instructions) . . . . . . . .		Yes No
J	If "Yes," did you or will you file required Forms 1099? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		Yes No

Part I

Income

1	Gross receipts or sales. See instructions for line 1 and check the box if this income was reported to you on Form W-2 and the "Statutory employee" box on that form was checked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
2	Returns and allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
4	Cost of goods sold (from line 42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
5	Gross profit. Subtract line 4 from line 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
6	Other income, including federal and state gasoline or fuel tax credit or refund (see instructions) . . . . . . .	6
7	Gross income. Add lines 5 and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7

Part II

Expenses. Enter expenses for business use of your home only on line 30.

8

Advertising . . . . . . . . . . .

8

18

Office expense (see instructions) . .

18

9

Car and truck expenses (see

19

Pension and profit-sharing plans . . .

19

instructions). . . . . . . . . . . .

9

20

Rent or lease (see instructions): . . . .

10

Commissions and fees . . . . .

10

a

Vehicles, machinery, and equipment . .

20a

11

Contract labor (see instructions)

11

b

Other business property . . . . . . . . . .

20b

12

Depletion . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

21

Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . .

21

13

Depreciation and section 179

22

Supplies (not included in Part III) . . .

22

expense deduction (not included in Part III)

23

Taxes and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

(see instructions) . . .

13

24

Travel, meals, and entertainment:

14

Employee benefit programs

a

Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24a

(other than on line 19) . . . . .

14

b

Deductible meals and

15

Insurance (other than health)

15

entertainment (see instructions) . . . .

24b

16

Interest:

25

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

a

Mortgage (paid to banks, etc.)

16a

26

Wages (less employment credits) . . .

26

b

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16b

27a

Other expenses (from line 48) . . . . . .

27a

17

Legal and professional services

17

b

Reserved for future use . . . . . . . .

27b

28

Total expenses before expenses for business use of home. Add lines 8 through 27a . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

29

Tentative profit or (loss). Subtract line 28 from line 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

30

Expenses for business use of your home. Do not report these expenses elsewhere. Attach Form 8829 unless using the simplified method (see instructions). Simplified method filers only: enter the total square footage of: (a) your home: _____________ and (b) the part of your home used for business: _____________Use the Simplified Method Worksheet in the instructions to figure the amount to enter on line 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

31

Net profit or (loss). Subtract line 30 from line 29.

If a profit, enter on both Form 1040, line 12 (or Form 1040NR, line 13) and on Schedule SE, line 2. (If you checked the box on line 1, see instructions). Estates and trusts, enter on Form 1041, line 3.	}
If a loss, you must go to line 32.

31

32	If you have a loss, check the box that describes your investment in this activity (see instructions). If you checked 32a, enter the loss on both Form 1040, line 12, (or Form 1040NR, line 13) and on Schedule SE, line 2. (If you checked the box on line 1, see the line 31 instructions). Estates and trusts, enter on Form 1041, line 3. If you checked 32b, you must attach Form 6198. Your loss may be limited.	}	32a All investment is at risk.
			32b Some investment is not at risk.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11334P

Schedule C (Form 1040) 2016

Schedule C (Form 1040) 2016

Part III

Cost of Goods Sold (see instructions)

33	Method(s) used to
	value closing inventory: a Cost b Lower of cost or market c Other (attach explanation)
34	Was there any change in determining quantities, costs, or valuations between opening and closing inventory?
	If "Yes," attach explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

35	Inventory at beginning of year. If different from last year's closing inventory, attach explanation . . . .	35
36	Purchases less cost of items withdrawn for personal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
37	Cost of labor. Do not include any amounts paid to yourself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
38	Materials and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
39	Other costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
40	Add lines 35 through 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
41	Inventory at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
42	Cost of goods sold. Subtract line 41 from line 40. Enter the result here and on line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42

Part IV

Information on Your Vehicle. Complete this part only if you are claiming car or truck expenses on line 9 and are not required to file Form 4562 for this business. See the instructions for line 13 to find out if you must file Form 4562.

43

When did you place your vehicle in service for business purposes? (month, day, year)

44

Of the total number of miles you drove your vehicle during 2016, enter the number of miles you used your vehicle for:

a Business b Commuting (see instructions) c Other

45

Was your vehicle available for personal use during off-duty hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

Do you (or your spouse) have another vehicle available for personal use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47a

Do you have evidence to support your deduction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b

If "Yes," is the evidence written? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part V

Other Expenses. List below business expenses not included on lines 826 or line 30.

48	Total other expenses. Enter here and on line 27a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Schedule C (Form 1040) 2016