Reference no: EM132759362

Kendall is single and has no dependents. He is a self-employed rideshare driver for Widget Ride Share.  Kendall provided a statement from the ride share company that indicated the amount of mileage driven and fees paid for the year

These fees are considered ordinary and necessary for the ride share business:

42,157 miles driven while transporting customers
Ride share fee: $2,000
Airport fee: $365
GPS device fee: $120

• His recordkeeping application shows he also drove 4,873 miles between rides and 2,134 miles driven between his home and his first and last customer of the day. Kendall started using his car for business on September 1, 2019. He kept receipts showing he spent $150 on tolls and $2,761 on gasoline.
• Kendall also provided the Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-K that he received from Widget. See Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-K included with this scenario.
• Kendall tested positive for COVID-19 and was required to self-quarantine from April 6 through April 24. As a result, he could not work during that time.

Problem 1. What is Kendall's total self-employment expense? $________.

Problem 2. Kendall's expenses exceed the scope for VITA/TCE for tax year 2020. T/F

Problem 3. Kendall is eligible for the credit for sick leave for certain self-employed individuals. T/F