Answer:
Net Income is $17,000
Explanation:
A sole proprietor is not taxed as a business entity but all the income and expenses should be reported on the income tax return. On schedule C all the details of profit and loss should be submitted with Form 1040.
Net profit calculation to report on Schedule C is as follow:
Net sales - Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $80,000
Cost of goods sold      ($40,000)
Gross Income           $40,000
Operating expenses     ($20,000)
Operating Income       $20,000
Employee payroll taxes  ($3,000)
Net Income            $17,000