Beth and Bob Are Married Entrepreneurs

question 1957

Multiple Choice

Beth and Bob are married entrepreneurs. Beth has a start- up sole proprietorship in which she works long hours. This year the business generated $500,000 of revenues and $800,000 of deductible business expenses. Bob is a partner in a new partnership, also working long hours. His share of the partnership loss for the year is $275,000. Fortunately, they both have trust funds so they are receiving $700,000 of taxable interest income and dividends. Due to this year's results, Beth and Bob will have an NOL carryover of

• A) $575,000.
• B) $325,000.
• C) $75,000.
• D) $0.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

Total Revenue is the total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a certain time period.

Total Cost Of Production

The overall expense incurred in manufacturing a product, including the costs of material, labor, and overhead.

Economic Losses

Financial losses experienced by a business or economy, often resulting from unfavorable business conditions or the production of goods for which the cost exceeds the revenue.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as materials and labor.