Randolph Scott Operates a Business as a Sole Proprietorship

question 99

Multiple Choice

Randolph Scott operates a business as a sole proprietorship.This year his net profit was $10,570.For tax purposes this amount should be reported on:

• A)Schedule C,Statement of Profit or Loss from Business
• B)The first page of Form 1040 as other income
• C)A separate tax return prepared for the business operation
• D)Schedule E,Statement of Rent and Royalty Income

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Definitions:

Financing Activities

Transactions related to a company's raising and repaying of funds, including issuing debt, obtaining loans, and returning capital to shareholders.

Cash Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, typically in cash, as a return on their investment.

Operating Activities

Transactions related to the primary operations of a business, such as sales, purchases, and payroll, used in cash flow analysis.

Comparative Balance Sheet

Financial statement showing a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at two or more points in time, allowing for comparative analysis.