9) At the end of its 2020 fiscal period, Barton's Books, a sole proprietorship, has ending accounts receivable of $87,500. Of this amount, it is estimated that $3,400 are doubtful of collection. A reserve for income tax purposes is claimed for this amount. During 2021, $3,600 of accounts receivable are written off. as bad debts At the end of its 2021 fiscal period, accounts receivable total $103,200, with $4,100 of this amount considered doubtful of collection. What are the income tax consequences with respect to the accounts receivables for the 202y fiscal period?

9) At the end of its 2020 fiscal period, Barton's Books, a sole proprietorship, has ending accounts receivable of $87,500. Of this amount, it is estimated that $3,400 are doubtful of collection. A reserve for income tax purposes is claimed for this amount. During 2021, $3,600 of accounts receivable are written off. as bad debts At the end of its 2021 fiscal period, accounts receivable total $103,200, with $4,100 of this amount considered doubtful of collection. What are the income tax consequences with respect to the accounts receivables for the 202y fiscal period?

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Chapter12: Corporations: Organization, Capital Structure, And Operating Rules

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