In 2017, Archer, a single individual, moved from Minneapolis to Phoenix to start a new job with
Question:
In 2017, Archer, a single individual, moved from Minneapolis to Phoenix to start a new job with InnoTech, which began February 1, 2017. Archer worked for Inno-Tech until November 15, 2017, when Archer accepted a job offer from InnoTech’s Phoenix rival MegaTech. The following 2017 facts apply to Archer:
Income ............................................ $75,000
Expenses incurred during
Minneapolis–Phoenix
move: .............................................. 1,000 Moving truck rental
1,000 Packing and unloading costs paid to moving company
1,500 Loss on sale of Minneapolis home
750 Lodging
250 Meals
100 Storage costs in Phoenix prior to move-in to new home
Considering only the above facts, what is Archer’s 2017 adjusted gross income?
a. $70,475
b. $70,650
c. $72,150
d. $75,000
Step by Step Answer:
South-Western Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781337386005
41st Edition
Authors: David M. Maloney, William H. Hoffman, Jr., William A. Raabe, James C. Young