Rachel Is an Accountant Who Practices as a Sole Proprietor

question 1

Essay

Rachel is an accountant who practices as a sole proprietor. This year, Rachel had net business income of $270,000 from her practice. Assume that Rachel pays $50,000 wages to her employees, she has $20,000 of property (unadjusted basis of equipment she purchased last year), has no capital gains, and her taxable income before the deduction for qualified business income is $225,000. Calculate Rachel's deduction for qualified business income.

---

Definitions:

Provincial Governments

The governing bodies of provinces, responsible for administering provincial laws, policies, and services within their respective jurisdictions.

Section 92

Often referenced in legal texts, it might relate to a specific provision within a comprehensive statute, necessitating additional context to determine its exact nature.

Constitution Act, 1867

A foundational statute that established the federation of Canada, defining the structure of government, the judiciary, and the distribution of legislative powers between the federal and provincial levels.

Rule Of Law

An unwritten convention inherited from Britain that recognizes that although Parliament is supreme and can create any law considered appropriate, citizens are protected from the arbitrary actions of the government.