Question

Becky is a cash basis taxpayer with the following transactions during her calendar tax year: Cash basis revenue $54,000 Cash basis expenses, except rent 25,000 Rent expense (paid on December 1) for use of a building for 24 months 24,000 What is the amount of Becky's taxable income from her business for this tax year?

Answer 1

Answer:

$28,000

Explanation:

Calculation for the amount of Becky's taxable income from her business for this tax year

Taxable income=$54,000 - $25,000 - ($24,000 / 24 months × 1 month)

Taxable income=$54,000 - $25,000 - $1,000

Taxable income=$28,000

Therefore the amount of Becky's taxable income from her business for this tax year will be $28,000