McGraw-Hill's Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities 3rd Edition by Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

Exercise 33

Jim recently joined the Austin Barter Club, an organization that facilitates the exchange of services between its members.This year Jim provided lawn-mowing services to other club members.Jim received the following from the barter club.Determine the amount, if any Jim should include in his gross income in each of the following situations:
a.Jim received $275 of car repair services from another member of the club.b.Jim received a $150 credit that gave him the option of receiving a season pass at a local ski resort from another member of the club.However, he forgot to request the pass by the end of the ski season and his credit expired.c.Jim received a $450 credit that can only be applied for goods or services from club members next year.