Jessica is a professional consultant. She agrees to consulting services for Joe for $2,000. After she finishes, Joe does not have cash to pay Jessica, but he has an antique, collectible baseball card with a fair market value of $2,000 that he gives her to satisfy the payment. The baseball card cost Joe $500. How much should Jessica include in her gross income?

Jessica is a professional consultant. She agrees to consulting services for Joe for $2,000. After she finishes, Joe does not have cash to pay Jessica, but he has an antique, collectible baseball card with a fair market value of $2,000 that he gives her to satisfy the payment. The baseball card cost Joe $500. How much should Jessica include in her gross income?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter3: Income Sources

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35P

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