Marilyn Operates a Day Care Center as a Cash-Method Sole

question 17

Essay

Marilyn operates a day care center as a cash-method sole proprietorship. On August 1 ^st of this year, Marilyn received a prepayment of $4,000 for child care services to be rendered evenly over the next 20 months. How much income must Marilyn recognize this year if she is attempting to minimize her tax burden?

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