CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9780357110362
Author: Murphy
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 5, Problem 52P
a.
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Calculate the amount of taxable income of Person S if engaged in a trade or business.
b.
To determine
State the taxable income of Person S if person S is engaged in a hobby.
c.
To determine
State the activities of Person S’s sports memorabilia activity specify that it is a hobby, a trade or business.
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