Christina sells Christmas trees. She has a lot full of trees that she has grown and raised in her pasture. Once grown, she prepares the trees for the "sale season." The best way to describe Christina's business is that Christina is a(n): (a) Contractor of and is paid by the local farm. (b) Farmer and should be recognized as being in the farming business. (c) A person with a hobby and has hobby income. (d) Sole proprietor and has self-employment income.

Christina sells Christmas trees. She has a lot full of trees that she has grown and raised in her pasture. Once grown, she prepares the trees for the "sale season." The best way to describe Christina's business is that Christina is a(n): (a) Contractor of and is paid by the local farm. (b) Farmer and should be recognized as being in the farming business. (c) A person with a hobby and has hobby income. (d) Sole proprietor and has self-employment income.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21MCQ

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