what is Paul's taxable income for 2013?   A). $90,000   B). $210,000   C). $315,000   D). $405,000

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Paul is a lawyer who left a national law firm to start his own law practice as a sole proprietor on June 1,2013. Paul is working on a large lawsuit on a contingency basis, whereby he will be entitled to 30% of the $1 million amount if the lawsuit is successful, which is expected to be determined in June 2014. From June 1 to December 31,2013, Paul worked 650 hours on the contingency-based lawsuit and 400 hours on other clients, all of which have paid him in full Paul's charge out rate is $300 per hour and his 2013 employment income from the national law firm was $90,000. Assuming no other income or deductions, what is Paul's taxable income for 2013?

 

A). $90,000

 

B). $210,000

 

C). $315,000

 

D). $405,000

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