In Determining Whether an Activity Should Be Classified as a Business

question 95

True/False

In determining whether an activity should be classified as a business or as a hobby, the satisfaction of the presumption (i.e., profit in at least 3 out of 5 years) ensures treatment as a business.

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Definitions:

Present Value Factors

Present Value Factors are numerical values used to calculate the present value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Annual Lease Payment

The total amount of money required to be paid each year under the terms of a lease agreement.

Direct Financing Lease

A type of lease where the lessor effectively finances the leased asset, and the lease payments are structured to cover the original cost plus a profit margin.