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1. Paige sells real estate in the evening and on weekends (considered an active trade or business). She runs her business from a rental office she shares with several other realtors (692 River Road, Bangor, Maine 04401). The name of her business is Turner Real Estate and the federal identification number is 05-8799561. Her business code is 531210. Paige has been operating in a business-like way since 2008 and has always shown a profit. She had the following income and expenses from her business:
2. Paige has used her Acura TL in her business since July 1, 2020. During 2020, she properly documented 6,000 business miles (1,000 miles each month). The total mileage on her car (i.e., for both business and personal use) during the year was 15,000 miles (including 200 miles commuting to and from the real estate office). In 2020, Paige elects to use the standard mileage method to calculate her car expenses. She spent $45 on tolls and $135 on parking related to the real estate business.

Commissions earned		$21,250
Expenses:
	Advertising	2,200
	Telephone	95
	Real estate license	130
	Rent	6,000
	Utilities	600

What is Paige's qualified business income (QBI) for 2020? Please show your work.

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