Robin Owns an Appliance Store

question 76

Essay

Robin owns an appliance store. Robin gives Tim a stereo unit to paint the front of her store building. The stereo unit, included in Robin's inventory at a cost of $400, normally retails for $700. If Tim had billed Robin for his work like he charged other customers, he would have sent Robin a bill for $600. Does Tim have income from the receipt of the stereo unit? If so, what amount should Tim report as gross income? Explain in terms of the Income Tax Concepts.

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Definitions:

Bank Account

A financial account maintained by a bank or other financial institution for the deposit and withdrawal of money by the account holder.

Check

A written, dated, and signed instrument that contains an unconditional order directing a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee.

Writing A Check

The act of completing a check form to make a payment from a checking account to a person or entity.

Must Be Written

Indicates that specific information or instructions need to be documented in writing, typically for legal, safety, or record-keeping reasons.