In 2019, Colin and Laura sold their house for $990,000. They paid $40,000 in expenses so their proceeds are $950,000. They bought the house in 2013 and paid $300,000 for the home and spent $30,000 to add on a garage so their basis would be $330,000. They subtract $330,000 from $950,000 to find their gain equals $620,000. When filing their joint income tax return, if all of other conditions are met, what is the maximum amount Colin and Laura could exclude from the sale of their home

After all revenue and expense accounts have been closed at the end of the fiscal year, income summary has a debit of $2,450,000 and a credit of $3,000,000. at the same date, retained earnings has a credit balance of $8,222,600, and dividends has a balance of $125,000. required: a. journalize the entries required to complete the closing of the accounts on december 31. refer to the chart of accounts for exact wording of account titles. b. determine the amount of retained earnings at the end of the period.

Sheldon has the following year-end account balances: accounts receivable, $5,000; supplies, $12,000; equipment, $18,000; accounts payable, $17,000; stockholders’ equity, $43,000. the cash account balance was not available at year-end. given the account balances listed, the balance in the cash account should be?

Dan wants to start a supermarket in his hometown, and wants to get into the business only after finding out about the market and how successful his business might be. the best way for dan to gain knowledge is to: