Question: Problem 3 - 1 ( Algorithmic ) Schedule C , Transportation, Meals and Entertainment, Dues, Subscriptions, and Publications ( LO 3 . 1 , 3

Problem 3-1(Algorithmic)
Schedule C, Transportation, Meals and Entertainment, Dues, Subscriptions, and Publications (LO 3.1,3.3,3.5,3.7)
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
12/31/2023
Current Period Prior Period
1/1/2023 to 12/31/20231/1/2022 to 12/31/2022
REVENUES
Tax Services $137,200 $72,154
Accounting Services 13,72050,256
Other Consulting Services 30,1847,690
TOTAL REVENUES 181,104130,100
COST OF SERVICES
Salaries 27,44029,400
Payroll Taxes 2,3872,275
Supplies 3001,225
TOTAL COST OF SERVICES 30,12732,900
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)150,97797,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
Advertising and Promotion 2,000
Business Licenses and Permits 620250
Charitable Contributions 450250
Continuing Education 1,500
Dues and Subscriptions 1,6403,500
Insurance 8,232870
Meals and Entertainment 6,1745,400
Office Expense 2,744
Postage and Delivery 85
Printing and Reproduction 1,372
Office Rent 4,11613,800
Travel 5,488750
Utilities 1,6462,724
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 36,06727,544
NET INCOME (LOSS) $114,910 $69,656
Scott provides the following additional information:
The expenses for dues and subscriptions were his country club membership dues for the year.
Of the charitable contributions, $50 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 cost of goods sold.
Scott placed a business auto in service on January 1,2020 and drove it 4,162 miles for business, 2,497 miles for commuting, and 4,994 miles for nonbusiness purposes. No business expenses for the car are included above. Scott wishes to use the standard mileage method. His wife has a car for personal use.
Meals and Entertainment expense includes $4,274 related to golf greens fees for entertaining clients, $1,000 for business meals provided by restaurants, and $900 for the bagels and doughnuts once a month for all employees.
Complete Schedule C from Appendix F for Scott showing the 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.
SCHEDULE C
(Form 1040)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Profit or Loss From Business
(Sole Proprietorship)
Attach to Form 1040,1040-SR,1040-SS,1040-NR, or 1041; partnerships must generally file Form 1065.
Go to www.irs.gov/ScheduleC for instructions and the latest information. OMB No.1545-0074
2023
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 Services B Enter code from instructions
541211
C Business name. If no separate business name, leave blank.
D Employer ID number (EIN)
(see instr.)
E Business address (including suite or room no.)678 Third Street
City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code Riverside, CA 92860
F Accounting method: (1) Cash (2) Accrual (3) Other (specify)
G Did you "materially participate" in the operation of this business during 2023? If "No," see instructions for limit on losses Yes No
H If you started or acquired this business during 2023, check here ........................................
I Did you make any payments in 2023 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 .....................
1
fill in the blank 1
2 Returns and allowances ............................................................2
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1..........................................................3 fill in the blank 2
4 Cost of goods sold (from line 42).....................................................4
5 Gross profit. Subtract line 4 from line 3................................................5 fill in the blank 3
6 Other income, including federal and state

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