Frank Is a Self-Employed Architect Who Maintains a Qualifying Office

question 30

Multiple Choice

Frank is a self-employed architect who maintains a qualifying office in his home. Frank has $80,000 gross income from his practice and incurs $72,000 in salaries, supplies, computer services, etc. Frank's mortgage interest and real estate taxes allocable to the office total $3,000. Other expenses total $9,000 and consist of depreciation, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. Frank's total office in home deductions are

• A)$3,000
• B)$5,000
• C)$8,000
• D)$9,000
• E)$12,000

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, each having some market power.

Economic Profits

The extra amount businesses earn after subtracting all of their costs, including opportunity costs.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for all adjustments to be made within a market or economy.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, brand, and price.