Alex, who is single, conducts an activity in 2015 that is appropriately classified as a hobby. The

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Alex, who is single, conducts an activity in 2015 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.

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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305395114

39th Edition

Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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