A real estate broker reported the following business income and expenses for the current year:
Commission income $100,000
Expenses:
Auto rentals 2,000
Referral fees to other brokers (legal under state law) 20,000
Referral fees to nonbrokers (illegal under state law) 8,000
Parking fines 200
What amount should be reported as net profit on Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business?
A. $69,800
B. $70,000
C. $77,800
D. $78,000