In Determining Whether an Activity Should Be Classified as a Business

question 95

True/False

In determining whether an activity should be classified as a business or as a hobby, the satisfaction of the presumption (i.e., profit in at least 3 out of 5 years) ensures treatment as a business.

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Definitions:

Total Current Assets

The sum of all assets expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Base Year Figure

A benchmark or reference point in time used for comparative analysis, often in the calculation of indexes and financial ratios.

Retained Earnings

Net income retained in a corporation.

Total Assets

The sum of all owned resources and rights with economic value that a business controls, including both current and non-current assets.