On June 2, 2020, Sam's Auto Sales sold Jim a used car on account for $20,000. Sam's Auto Sales uses the accrual method. In 2021, when the balance due on the account was $6,000, Jim filed for bankruptcy. Sam was notified that he could not expect to receive any of the amount owed to him. In 2023 final settlement was made and Sam received $2,000. How much bad debt loss can Sam deduct on his tax return in 2021? options: a. $0 b. $6,000 c. $4,000 d. $12,000

On June 2, 2020, Sam's Auto Sales sold Jim a used car on account for $20,000. Sam's Auto Sales uses the accrual method. In 2021, when the balance due on the account was $6,000, Jim filed for bankruptcy. Sam was notified that he could not expect to receive any of the amount owed to him. In 2023 final settlement was made and Sam received $2,000. How much bad debt loss can Sam deduct on his tax return in 2021? options: a. $0 b. $6,000 c. $4,000 d. $12,000

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter7: Deductions And Losses: Certain Business Expenses And Losses

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