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Michelle and Mark are married and file a joint return. Michelle owns and unincor

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Question

Michelle and Mark are married and file a joint return. Michelle owns and unincorporated dental practice. Mark works part-time as a high school math teacher, and spends the remainder of his time caring for their daughter. During the current year, they report the following items:

a. What is Michelle   and Mark's taxable income or loss for the year?

b. What is Michelle and Mark's NOL for the year?

Item Amount Mark's salary $ 18,000 Interest earned on   savings account      1,200 Interest paid on   personal residence      7,100 Itemized deductions   for state and local taxes      3,400 Items related to   Michelle's dental practice    Revenues       65,000    Payroll and salary expense       49,000    Supplies       17,000    Rent       16,400    Advertising      4,600    Depreciation      8,100 Required:

a. What is Michelle   and Mark's taxable income or loss for the year?

b. What is Michelle and Mark's NOL for the year?

Explanation / Answer

Taxable income

31800

Non business deductions

10700

Non business income

1200

plus

Non business income

9500

Perosnla exemptions

10200

Net operating loss

12100

Taxable income

31800

Non business deductions

10700

Non business income

1200

plus

Non business income

9500

Perosnla exemptions

10200

Net operating loss

12100