(Solution) - During 2014 Karen a single taxpayer reports the following income -(2025 Original AI-Free Solution)

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During 2014, Karen, a single taxpayer, reports the following income and expense items relating to her interior design business:
Revenues .............................. $52,000
Cost of goods sold ..................... 41,000
Advertising .............................. 3,300
Office supplies .......................... 1,700
Rent ..................................... 13,800
Contract labor ......................... 28,000
Karen also worked part-time during the year, earning $13,500. She reports a long-term capital gain of $4,200, and a short-term capital loss of $3,800. Her itemized deductions total $5,200.
a. What is Karen's taxable income or loss for the year?
b. What is Karen's NOL for the year?