Mike Operates a Fishing Outfitter as an Accrual-Method Sole Proprietorship

question 10

Essay

Mike operates a fishing outfitter as an accrual-method sole proprietorship. On March 1ˢᵗ of this year Mike received $15,000 for three outfitting trips. This is the first time Mike agreed to such a payment and he is obligated to outfit one trip per year for the next three summers beginning this year. How much income must Mike recognize in each of the next three years if he is attempting to minimize his tax burden?

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