Question

Jebali Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer utilizing the completed contract method of accounting, constructed a building for Samson, Inc., under a long-term contract. The gross contract price was $2,300,000. Jebali finished construction in 2019 at a cost of $2,100,000. However, Samson insisted that Jebali redo the doorway; otherwise, the contract price would be reduced. The estimated cost of redoing the doorway is $80,000. In 2020, the dispute is settled and Jebali fixed the doorway at a cost of $65,000. a. How much must Jebali include in gross income

Answer 1

Jabeli must include = $2,220,000

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

Gross Income in 2019 = $2,300,000 - $80,000

= $2,220,000

So, Jabeli should include $2,220,000 in gross income and Jabeli is allowed to deduct $2,100,000 in 2019

In completed contact method of accounting :

Till the contract is completed and accepted, no revenue from the contract is recognized

In this case the purchaser may desire additional work to be done on a long term contract.

The regulations do not provide any amount of income(or loss) until the dispute is resolved.