Answer:
Interest expense should be reported in the 2020 income statement $3,000
Explanation:
Notes payable amount $ 50,000.00
1 year interest @8% (50000 x 8%) $ 4,000.00
Less: Interest for 2019 for 3 months (4000/12*3) $ 1,000.00
Interest expense for 2020 $ 3,000.00