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Mr. D works full-time as a systems analyst for a consulting firm. In addition, he sells plants that he raises himself in a greenhouse attached to his residence. During the past 5 years, the results from raising and selling the plants have been as follows: Year Net Profit (Loss) from Scenario 1: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Years 1-4 Scenario 1 (2,000) (1,200) 1,000 2,500 300 Year 5 (500) 2. Please create a scenario (Scenario 2) where the cumulative profits in years 1-4 are still $300 but the taxpayer would be in a better position regarding year 5 losses. Scenario 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Scenario 1 (2,000) (1,200) 1,000 2.500 Total Years 1-4 300 300 Year 5 (500) (500) Total Years 1-4 300 300 Year 5 (500) (500) 3. Comment on your answer to 2 above. Why is Scenario 2 better for the taxpayer? You may also show your erudition by citing, referencing, and attaching additional sources. Mr. D works full-time as a systems analyst for a consulting firm. In addition, he sells plants that he raises himself in a greenhouse attached to his residence. During the past 5 years, the results from raising and selling the plants have been as follows: Year Net Profit (Loss) from Scenario 1: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Years 1-4 Scenario 1 (2,000) (1,200) 1,000 2,500 300 Year 5 (500) 2. Please create a scenario (Scenario 2) where the cumulative profits in years 1-4 are still $300 but the taxpayer would be in a better position regarding year 5 losses. Scenario 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Scenario 1 (2,000) (1,200) 1,000 2.500 Total Years 1-4 300 300 Year 5 (500) (500) Total Years 1-4 300 300 Year 5 (500) (500) 3. Comment on your answer to 2 above. Why is Scenario 2 better for the taxpayer? You may also show your erudition by citing, referencing, and attaching additional sources

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