Juanita Knits Blankets as a Hobby and Sells Them

question 129

Multiple Choice

Juanita knits blankets as a hobby and sells them.In the current year,she earns $5,000 from her blanket sales and incurs expenses of $600.Juanita does not itemize deductions.On her tax return,she should

• A)report $5,000 of hobby income and deduct $500 of hobby expenses from AGI.
• B)report $5,000 of hobby income and deduct $400 of hobby expenses for AGI.
• C)report $5,000 of hobby income and deduct nothing from AGI since Juanita does not itemize deductions.
• D)report no hobby income and no hobby deductions.

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Definitions:

Break-even Sales

The amount of revenue required to cover both the fixed and variable costs of production, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Operating Period

The span of time during which a business or a particular machinery is operational or in use.

Net Operating Income

Revenue from the primary business activities of a company, with no deductions for interest and taxes.