Question

Sally is in the business of purchasing accounts receivable. Last year Sally purchased an account receivable with a face value of $80,000 for $60,000. During the current year, Sally settled the account, receiving $65,000. Determine the maximum amount of the bad debt deduction for Sally for the current year.

Answer 1

Answer:

Shally will not having any amount of bad debt deduction for the present year.

Explanation:

In the present year, Shally will not having any amount of bad debt deduction because she has a gain or income of $5,000. As, last year she has account receivable of $60,000 but this year she settled the account by receiving the $65,000 amount. So, she has received more amount than the basis in the receivable. Therefore, she will not have any bad debt deduction this year.