Gabby Operates a Pizza Delivery Service

question 109

Essay

Gabby operates a pizza delivery service. This year, she paid delivery personnel $18,000 in salary. She carefully documented the business use of the auto (11,700 miles this year), and her $7,350 of vehicle expenses (for gas, oil, repairs, and auto lease payments). What amount of these expenses may Gabby deduct as business expenses? Gabby is on the cash method and calendar year.

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Definitions:

Partnership

An approved manner of conducting business that involves multiple people sharing control and profits.

Loss On Realization

The loss recognized when assets are sold for less than their carrying amount during the liquidation of a company.

Noncash Assets

Assets that cannot be easily converted into cash, such as machinery, buildings, and inventory.

Capital Balances

The amount of money contributed to a company by its owners or shareholders plus retained earnings.