Mike Is a Self-Employed TV Technician

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Essay

Mike is a self-employed TV technician.He is usually paid as soon as he completes repairs,but occasionally bills a customer with payment expected within 30 days.At the end of the year he has $2,500 of receivables outstanding.He expects to collect $1,200 of this and write off the remainder.Mike is a cash basis taxpayer and had net earnings from his business (not including the effect of the items above) of $55,000.He also had $3,500 interest income,$200 gambling winnings,and sold corporate stock for $7,000.The stock had been purchased in 2011 for $8,200.Mike is single,has no dependents,and claims the standard deduction.What is his 2015 taxable income? (Ignore the self-employment tax deduction. )

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Definitions:

Inventory

The total amount of goods, materials, and products held by a company for the purpose of sale or production, representing both a current asset and an integral part of the supply chain.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed as dividends to shareholders, but retained by the company for reinvestment.

Notes Payable

Short-term or long-term liabilities representing amounts the company owes because it has issued promissory notes.

Accounts Receivable

Receivables by a corporation from its clients for goods or services that have been extended or utilized, yet the corresponding payments are awaited.