Question: Note: This problem is for the 2021 tax year. Beth R. Jordan lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a tax accountant
Note: This problem is for the 2021 tax year.
Beth R. Jordan lives at 2322 Skyview Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. She is a tax accountant with Mesa Manufacturing Company, 1203 Western Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85201 (employer identification number 11-1111111). She also writes computer software programs for tax practitioners and has a part-time tax practice. Beth is single and has no dependents. Beth was born on July 4, 1975, and her Social Security number is 123-45-6785. She did not engage in any virtual currency transactions during the year, and she wants to contribute $3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Beth received the appropriate coronavirus recovery rebates (economic impact payments); related questions in ProConnect Tax should be ignored.
The following information is shown on Beth's Wage and Tax Statement (Form W-2) for 2021.
Line
Description
Amount
1
Wages, tips, other compensation
$65,000.00
2
Federal income tax withheld
9,500.00
3
Social Security wages
65,000.00
4
Social Security tax withheld
4,030.00
5
Medicare wages and tips
65,000.00
6
Medicare tax withheld
942.50
15
State
Arizona
16
State wages, tips, etc.
65,000.00
17
State income tax withheld
1,954.00
During the year, Beth received interest of $1,300 from Arizona Federal Savings and Loan and $400 from Arizona State Bank. Each financial institution reported the interest income on a Form 1099-INT. She received qualified dividends of $800 from Blue Corporation, $750 from Green Corporation, and $650 from Orange Corporation. Each corporation reported Beth's dividend payments on a Form 1099-DIV.
Beth received a $1,100 income tax refund from the state of Arizona on April 29, 2021. On her 2020 Federal income tax return, she used the standard deduction.
Fees earned from her part-time tax practice in 2021 totaled $3,800. She paid $600 to have the tax returns processed by a computerized tax return service.
On February 8, 2021, Beth bought 500 shares of Gray Corporation common stock for $17.60 a share. On September 12, 2021, Beth sold the stock for $14 a share.
On January 2, 2021, Beth acquired 100 shares of Blue Corporation common stock for $30 a share. She sold the stock on December 19, 2021, for $55 a share. Both stock transactions were reported to Beth on Form 1099-B; basis was not reported to the IRS.
Beth bought a used sport utility vehicle for $6,000 on June 5, 2021. She purchased the vehicle from her brother-in-law, who was unemployed and was in need of cash. On November 2, 2021, she sold the vehicle to a friend for $6,500.
During the year, Beth records revenues of $16,000 from the sale of a software program she developed. Beth incurred the following expenses in connection with her software development business.
Cost of personal computer
$7,000
Cost of printer
2,000
Furniture
3,000
Supplies
650
Fee paid to computer consultant
3,500
Beth elected to expense the maximum portion of the cost of the computer, printer, and furniture allowed under the provisions of 179. These items were placed in service on January 15, 2021, and used 100% in her business.
Although her employer suggested that Beth attend an in-person conference on current developments in corporate taxation, Beth was not reimbursed for the travel expenses of $1,420 she incurred in attending the meeting. The $1,420 included $200 for the cost of meals.
During the year, Beth paid $300 for prescription medicines and $2,875 for doctor bills and hospital bills. Medical insurance premiums were paid by her employer. Beth paid real property taxes of $1,766 on her home. Interest on her home mortgage (Valley National Bank) was $3,845, and credit card interest was $320. Beth contributed $2,080 in cash to various qualifying charities during the year. Professional dues and subscriptions totaled $350.
Beth paid estimated taxes of $1,000.
Required:
Compute Beth Jordan's 2021 Federal income tax payable (or refund due), and complete her 2021 tax return using appropriate forms and schedules and the Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet.
Make realistic assumptions about any missing data.
If an amount box does not require an entry or the answer is zero, enter "0".
Enter all amounts as positive numbers, unless instructed otherwise.
It may be necessary to complete the tax schedules before completing Form 1040.
When computing the tax liability, do not round your immediate calculations. If required round your final answers to the nearest dollar.
Use the 2021 Tax Rate Schedule provided. Do not use the Tax Tables.
Need help with what amounts go on lines- 1,3,5,7,13,22,27a,28,29,31,Part V, 48
SCHEDULE C(Form 1040) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (99)
Profit or Loss From Business(Sole Proprietorship)Go to www.irs.gov/ScheduleC for instructions and the latest information.Attach to Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1041; partnerships must generally file Form 1065.
OMB No. 1545-0074
2021
Attachment Sequence No. 09
Name of proprietor Beth R. Jordan
Social security number (SSN) 123-45-6785
A
Principal business or profession, including product or service (see instructions) Tax Preparation and Software Services
B Enter code from instructions 518210
C
Business name. If no separate business name, leave blank.
Did you "materially participate" in the operation of this business during 2021? If "No," see instructions for limit on losses.
Yes
No
H
If you started or acquired this business during 2021, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
Did you make any payments in 2021 that would require you to file Form(s) 1099? See instructions . . .
Yes
No
J
If "Yes," did you or will you file required Form(s) 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 3, 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.
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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.
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If you checked 32a, enter the loss on both Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 3, 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.
32a32b
All investment is at risk. Some investment is not at risk.
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Schedule C (Form 1040) 2021
Schedule C (Form 1040) 2021
Beth R. Jordan
123-45-6785
Page 2
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?
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. 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 2021, 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
46
Do you (or your spouse) have another vehicle available for personal use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47a
Do you have evidence to support your deduction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .