Marilyn Operates a Day Care Center as a Cash-Method Sole

question 47

Essay

Marilyn operates a day care center as a cash-method sole proprietorship. On August 1ˢᵗ of this year Marilyn received a prepayment of $4,000 for child care services to be rendered evenly over the next 20 months. How much income must Marilyn recognize this year if she is attempting to minimize her tax burden?

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that represent the company's obligation to pay off a short-term debt to its creditors or suppliers.

Inventory

The complete inventory of products and materials a company possesses, meant for sale or to be used in manufacturing.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including material and labor costs.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that customers owe to a business for products or services provided but for which payment has not yet been received.