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Jourdan uses his home to pursue his passion for Art Sculpting. In each of the past 4-years, he has generated a net loss. This year, his gross income totals 8,000. However, he utilized 12% of his home and incurred the following expenses:
Mortgage interest on his home - 12,000
Property taxes on his home - 9, 000
Supplies - 3, 000
Utilities total on home - 2, 000
Storage fees for artwork - 1, 500
Depreciation on 12% of his home - 1, 950
Required:
a. Calculate the amount of depreciation expense that Jourdan may deduct if this activity is treated as a hobby.
b. Calculate Net Income/Loss that Jourdan may deduct if the activity is treated as a business.