Katie operates a ceramics studio from her garage. She incurs
the following expenses:
Clay and paints $3500
Painting technique seminars 400
Pottery wheel 75
Utilities for the ceramic studio 375
personal property taxes on ceramic equipment 50
Katie's gross receipts from her business were $2,000.
Instructions: Answer the following questions.
1. If the studio is deemed to be a hobby, then calculate the
amour of expenses Katie may deduct, and explain how she may report
the income and expenses on her tax return.
2. If the studio is not a hobby, the calculate the amount of
expenses Katie may deduct, and explain how she may report the
income and expenses on her tax return.