The cash flows from operating activities are reported by the direct method on the statement of cash flows. Determine the following:

(1) If sales for the current year were $695,000 and accounts receivable decreased by $43,500 during the year, what was the amount of cash received from customers?

(2) If income tax expense for the current year was $56,000 and income tax payable decreased by $5,200 during the year, what was the amount of cash payments of income tax?