During 2012, Fred Reardon Incurred the Following Expenditures in Connection

question 119

Essay

During 2012, Fred Reardon incurred the following expenditures in connection with his coin collecting activities:
Fred received $16,000 for the coins sold during the year.
(a.) If Fred's coin collecting activities are considered to be a hobby for tax purposes, what related expenditures are deductible on his 2012 tax return? Show computations and explain in detail.
(b.) If Fred's coin collecting activities are considered to be a trade or business for tax purposes, what related expenditures are deductible on his 2012 tax return? Show computations and explain in detail.

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