Tyler Has Rented a House from Camarah Since Last Year

question 19

Multiple Choice

Tyler has rented a house from Camarah since last year.The rent is usually $1,200 per month,but Camarah reduced the monthly rent down to $200 for all twelve months this year in exchange for Tyler putting in an inground pool in the backyard.The improvement has a fair market value of $20,000.How much total rental income must Camarah report this year?

• A)$14,400
• B)$12,000
• C)$2,400
• D)$22,400

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Definitions:

Kink

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Lower Prices

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