Lew is a practicing CPA who decides to raise bonsai as a business. Lew engages in the activity and has the following revenue and expenses:Sales$ 5,000Depreciation on greenhouse10,000Fertilizer, soil, pots1,500If an amount is zero, enter "0".a. Select either "Yes" or "No" to indicate which of the following are factors the IRS will consider when evaluating whether the activity is abusiness or a hobby.1. Carrying on the activity in a businesslike manner.Yes2. The time and effort put into the activity indicate you intend to make Yesit profitable.3. Dependence on the income for the taxpayer's livelihood.Yes4. Whether the losses are due to circumstances beyond control (or are Yesnormal in the startup phase of this type of business).5. Attempts to change methods of operation to improve profitability.Yes 6. The taxpayer or advisors have the knowledge needed to carry onYesthe activity as a successful business.7. Success in making a profit in similar activities in the past.Yes8. The activity makes a profit in some years.Yes9. The activity is expected to make a future profit from theYesappreciation of the assets used in the activity.b. If the activity is deemed to be a regular business, what is the amount of Lew's loss from the activity?c. If the activity is deemed to be a hobby, what is the amount of Lew's expenses (if any) from the activity that may be deducted?

Amount of Lew's loss from the activity=Sales-(Depreciation on greenhouse+Fertilizer, soil, pots)

b. If the activity is deemed to be a regular business, what is the amount of Lew's loss from the activity? c. If the activity is deemed to be a hobby, what is the amount of Lew's expenses (if any) from the activity that may be deducted? %24

b. If the activity is deemed to be a regular business, what is the amount of Lew's loss from the activity? c. If the activity is deemed to be a hobby, what is the amount of Lew's expenses (if any) from the activity that may be deducted? %24

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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