Question

Given the following information, prepare a Schedule C using 2019 rates.

Denise operates her business under the name "Design by Denise." Her office is located at 2359 Dawnridge Drive, Houston, Texas 77025. The federal EIN for her business is 51- 4867579 and the principal business code is 541400. Denise, who materially participates in her business, has operated it profitably for 3 of the last 4 years and is fully "at risk" with respect to her investment. She also has filed all required Forms 1099.

In accounting for her business, Denise uses the cash method. For 2019, her records show the following income and expenses. She participated in James’s health insurance plan and did not have to pay any premiums.

Gross receipts (not reported on Form 1099) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000

Gross receipts (reported on Form 1099; payer was Bernice Ng’s Furnishings, EIN 68-8752318, nonemployee compensation) . . . . 25,000 Expenses:

Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000

Legal services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500

Office expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,300

Equipment and machinery rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800

Office rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,000

Taxes and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,400

Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500

In connection with her business, Denise often travels from her business location to the homes and offices of her clients, where she provides advice and expertise on interior design. During 2019, her written auto log shows that she drove her vehicle (a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage that she purchased and put in service on May 13, 2017) 22,400 miles for business purposes, 3,800 miles for commuting, and 1,800 miles for personal purposes. Denise did not keep track of all her specific expenditures for the car and she wishes to deduct her auto expenses using the standard mileage rate for 2019. She has written evidence to support her mileage. The business car was available for use during off-duty hours, but she and her spouse also have another vehicle available for personal use.

Also in connection with her business, Denise purchased a Mac computer and HP laser color printer. The computer was purchased for $2,200 on November 10, 2019. The printer was purchased for $5,800 on September 30, 2019. Denise used both the computer and printer for business purposes at her office 85 percent of the time, and personal purposes 15 percent of the time, for which she has written evidence. Denise would like to deduct the maximum allowable amount on each of these assets.

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