Question

Smith operates a roof repair business. This year Smith's business generated cash receipts of $32,000 and Smith made the following expenditures associated with his business: Advertising $ 500 Car and truck expenses 1,360 Depreciation 3,200 Employee compensation 5,000 Education 1,000 The education expense was for a two-week, nighttime course in business management. Smith believes the expenditure should qualify as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Smith is on the cash method and calendar year. What net income should Smith report from his business

Answer 1

Answer:

Net income = $20,940

Explanation:

Answer 1.

   

Accounts                                                                                                                

Cash Receipts                             32,000  

Expenses    

Advertising                    500    

Depreciation                 3,200    

Car & Truck Expense       1,360    

Employee Compensation  5,000    

Education                    1,000                          11,060  

Net Income                                               20,940  

   

Therefore, the net income that Smith should report from his business after considering all the cash receipts and all the expenditures associated with his business is $20,940. All the expenses are to be deducted from income.