Ray, 83, is a used car dealer. He lives in a rural community and operates the business out of his home. One room in his 6-room house is used exclusively for his business office. He parks the cars in his front yard, and when customers come along, they sit on the front porch and negotiate a sale price. The income statement for Ray’s auto business is as follows:
If Ray’s home were rental property, the annual
Write a letter to Ray explaining the proper treatment of this information on his tax return.
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- Individual Income TaxesAccountingISBN:9780357109731Author:HoffmanPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT