Question

Jamari conducts a business with the following results in 2020: Revenue $20,000 Depreciation on car 3,960 Operating expenses of car 3,100 Rent 6,000 Wages 8,200 Amortization of intangibles 680 Jamari estimates that due to a depressed real estate market, the value of land owned by the business declined by $5,200. a. Calculate the effect of Jamari's business on his AGI. Jamari's business has a of $fill in the blank d33155077fa8faf_2 which is reported on his tax return. b. How would your answer in part (a) change if the activity was a hobby

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Net loss; $1,940; For AGI

B. $20,000 ;$20,000; But Will Not Be Deductible

Explanation:

1. Calculation to determine what Jamari's business has and the amount which is reported on his tax return

Calculation for Net Income / (loss)

Revenue $ 20,000

Less:

Depreciation on Car ($3,960)

Operating Exp of car ($3,100)

Rent ($6,000)

Wages ($8,200)

Amortization of intangible ($ 680) ($21,940)

Net Income / (loss) $ -1,940

($20,000-$21,940)

Therefore Jamari's business has a NET LOSS of $1,940 which is reported FOR AGI (ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME) on his tax return

B . Based on the information given we were that the REVENUE is the amount of $20,000 which means that in a situation where the activity was a hobby Jamari will report $$20,000 as income. Of his expenses, $20,000 are ALLOWED BUT WILL NOT BE DEDUCTIBLE on his tax return.