Alice Is a High School Teacher Who Enjoys Knitting

Essay

Alice is a high school teacher who enjoys knitting.She knits scarves and sweaters and sells them in a local boutique.Alice spends 10 to 15 hours a week knitting the scarves and sweaters.Alice had sales of $6,000 and expenses of $10,000 related to knitting and selling the goods.Alice's $10,000 of expenses consisted of $800 of interest expense and $1,600 in property taxes for her building and tools,$3,000 in supplies,and $4,600 in depreciation charges.How would Alice's income and expenses be reported on her tax return if her knitting activity is characterized as a hobby?