Question

Question 46 of 75. Mary Beth owns a rental house. Her current tenant, Carl, signed a two-year lease and moved into the house in January of last year. At that time, Carl paid Mary Beth $1,600 for the first month's rent, $1,600 for the last month's rent, and $1,600 as a security deposit. Carl paid the $1,600 monthly rent in cash on the first of each month during the year, except in November when he replaced the water heater in exchange for his rent. The water heater would have cost Mary Beth $1,100 to purchase and install. How much rental income must Mary Beth report for last year? O $18,700 O $20,300 $20,800 O $22,400 Mark for follow up

Answer 1

Ans: The correct option for the answer is option B i.e. $20,300

Working Note:

Annually rent received in cash form (for 11 months except of a November)= 1,600*11 = 17,600

Rent received in advance= 1,600

Fair value of heater= 1,100

Security deposits ( as its refundable therefore it will be nil)= 0

Rental income= $20,300