Tom, a cash basis sole proprietor, provides the following information: Gross receipts $30,000 Dividend income (on personal investments) 200 Cost of sales 15,400 Other operating expenses 3,000 State business taxes paid 300 What amount should Tom report as net profits from his business? a.$11,400 b.$10,900 c.$11,300 d.$14,400 e.None of these choices are correct.

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Tom, a cash basis sole proprietor, provides the following information:

Gross receipts $30,000
Dividend income (on personal investments) 200
Cost of sales 15,400
Other operating expenses 3,000
State business taxes paid 300

What amount should Tom report as net profits from his business?
a.$11,400
b.$10,900
c.$11,300
d.$14,400
e.None of these choices are correct. 
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  • Dividend income on personal investment is not a business income, therefore it will not be included in calculation of net profit .
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