Peggy Is in the Business of Factoring Accounts Receivable

question 82

Multiple Choice

Peggy is in the business of factoring accounts receivable. Last year, she purchased a $30,000 account receivable for $25,000. This year, the account was settled for $25,000. How much loss can Peggy deduct and in which year?

• A) $5,000 for the current year.
• B) $5,000 for the prior year and $5,000 for the current year.
• C) $5,000 for the prior year.
• D) $10,000 for the current year.
• E) None of the above.