Allison works full time as a dental hygienist. She devotes her spare time to designing and creating stained glass pieces. During the past year, she has sold 10 of her pieces at local craft fairs and was recently commissioned to create 3 stained glass windows for the home of a new customer. She has incurred a number of expenses for taking stained glass classes, purchasing materials and tools, and participating in craft fairs. Identify the tax issue or issues suggested by the following situations and state each issue in the form of a question.

Allison works full time as a dental hygienist. She devotes her spare time to designing and creating stained glass pieces. During the past year, she has sold 10 of her pieces at local craft fairs and was recently commissioned to create 3 stained glass windows for the home of a new customer. She has incurred a number of expenses for taking stained glass classes, purchasing materials and tools, and participating in craft fairs. Identify the tax issue or issues suggested by the following situations and state each issue in the form of a question.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter1: Federal Income Taxation—an Overview

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 68IIP

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