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This document provides answers to 27 multiple choice questions from the ACCT 324 Week 4 Midterm Exam. The questions cover a range of tax topics including filing status, deductions, losses, depreciation, installment sales, and passive activity losses. For each question, the correct answer is provided along with an explanation and reference to the relevant topic covered in the course.
This document contains 27 multiple choice questions from the ACCT 324 Week 4 Midterm Exam Answers. The questions cover a range of tax law topics including filing status, deductions, gains/losses, depreciation, and passive activity limitations. Sample questions include determining a taxpayer's filing status, calculating deductible casualty losses and charitable contributions, and applying installment sale and depreciation rules.
This document contains 16 questions from BUSI 530 Week 1 Homework 1 (solutions). The questions cover topics like constructing a balance sheet, calculating tax rates, analyzing changes in retained earnings and dividends, and calculating financial ratios. The document also provides information about homework solutions for weeks 2 through 4 being available online and advertises a website for additional business classes.
This document provides solutions to homework questions for various business finance courses. It includes questions related to balance sheets, income statements, tax rates, financial ratios, time value of money, loans, annuities, and capital budgeting. The document provides step-by-step workings and calculations for 14 questions. It directs students to a website for additional course materials and assignments.
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This document contains 27 multiple choice questions from the ACCT 324 Week 4 Midterm Exam related to various topics in tax law. The questions cover topics such as filing status, deductible expenses, depreciation, passive activity losses, installment sales, and casualty losses. Sample questions include determining a taxpayer's filing status, calculating cost recovery deductions and passive losses, and classifying gains or losses from casualty events.
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Peter and Eileen are married and live in a common law state. Peter wants to make gifts to their five children in 2009. What is the maximum amount of the annual exclusion they will be allowed for these gifts?
A) $60,000.
B) $65,000.
C) $120,000.
D) $130,000.
E) None of the above.
2.
Which is a primary source of tax law?
A) J. W. Yarbo v. Comm., 737 F.2d 479 (CA-5, 1984).
B) Article by a Federal judge in Harvard Law Review.
C) Technical Advice Memoranda.
D) Letter ruling.
E) All of the above are primary sources.
3.
Jerry purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $279. The bond has a maturity value in 10 years of $500 and yields 6% interest. This is the first Series EE bond that Jerry has ever owned.
A) Jerry must report the interest income each year using the original issue discount rules.
B) Jerry can report all of the $221 interest income in the year the bond matures.
C) The interest on the bonds is exempt from Federal income tax.
D) Jerry must report ($500 – $279)/10 = $22.10 interest income each year he owns the bond.
E) None of the above.
4.
Home Office, Inc., leased a copying machine to a new customer on December 27, 2009. The machine was to rent for $500 per month for a period of 36 months beginning January 1, 2010. The customer was required to pay the first and last month’s rent at the time the lease was signed. The customer also was required to pay an $800 damage deposit. Home Office must recognize as income for the lease:
A) $1,000 in 2009, if Home Office is an accrual basis taxpayer.
B) $1,000 in 2010, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
C) $1,800 in 2009, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
D) $0 in 2009, if Home Office is an accrual basis taxpayer.
E) None of the above.
5.
Kathy operates a gym. She sells memberships that entitle the member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs $360 ($360/12 = $30 per month); a two-year membership costs $600 ($600/24 = $25 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning of the membership period. On July 1, 2009, Kathy sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership.
I. If Kathy is a cash basis taxpayer, her 2009 gross income from the contracts is $960 ($360 + $600).
II. If Kathy is an accrual basis taxpayer, her 2009 gross income from the contracts is $330 [(6/12 $360) + (6/24 $600)].
III. If Kathy is an accrual basis taxpayer, her 2010 gross income from the contracts is $630 [(6/12)($360) + $450].
A) Only I is true.
B) Only I and II are true.
C) Only II and III are true.
D) I, II, and III are true.
E) None of the above.
6.
Ben was diagnosed with a terminal illness. His physician estimated that Ben would live no more than 18 months. After he received the doctor’s diagnosis, Ben cashed in his life insurance policy to pay some medical bills. Ben had paid $12,000 in premiums on the policy, and he collected $50,000, the cash surrender value of the policy. Henry enjoys excellent health, but he cashed in his life insur.
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Peter and Eileen are married and live in a common law state. Peter wants to make gifts to their five children in 2009. What is the maximum amount of the annual exclusion they will be allowed for these gifts?
A) $60,000.
B) $65,000.
C) $120,000.
D) $130,000.
E) None of the above.
2.
Which is a primary source of tax law?
A) J. W. Yarbo v. Comm., 737 F.2d 479 (CA-5, 1984).
B) Article by a Federal judge in Harvard Law Review.
C) Technical Advice Memoranda.
D) Letter ruling.
E) All of the above are primary sources.
3.
Jerry purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $279. The bond has a maturity value in 10 years of $500 and yields 6% interest. This is the first Series EE bond that Jerry has ever owned.
A) Jerry must report the interest income each year using the original issue discount rules.
B) Jerry can report all of the $221 interest income in the year the bond matures.
C) The interest on the bonds is exempt from Federal income tax.
D) Jerry must report ($500 – $279)/10 = $22.10 interest income each year he owns the bond.
E) None of the above.
4.
Home Office, Inc., leased a copying machine to a new customer on December 27, 2009. The machine was to rent for $500 per month for a period of 36 months beginning January 1, 2010. The customer was required to pay the first and last month’s rent at the time the lease was signed. The customer also was required to pay an $800 damage deposit. Home Office must recognize as income for the lease:
A) $1,000 in 2009, if Home Office is an accrual basis taxpayer.
B) $1,000 in 2010, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
C) $1,800 in 2009, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
D) $0 in 2009, if Home Office is an accrual basis taxpayer.
E) None of the above.
5.
Kathy operates a gym. She sells memberships that entitle the member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs $360 ($360/12 = $30 per month); a two-year membership costs $600 ($600/24 = $25 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning of the membership period.
On July 1, 2009, Kathy sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership.
I.
If Kathy is a cash basis taxpayer, her 2009 gross income from the contracts is $960 ($360 + $600).
II.
If Kathy is an accrual basis taxpayer, her 2009 gross income from the contracts is $330 [(6/12 $360) + (6/24 $600)].
III.
If Kathy is an accrual basis taxpayer, her 2010 gross income from the contracts is $630 [(6/12)($360) + $450].
A) Only I is true.
B) Only I and II are true.
C) Only II and III are true.
D) I, II, and III are true.
E) None of the above.
6.
Ben was diagnosed with a terminal illness. His physician estimated that Ben would live no more than 18 months.
After he received the doctor’s diagnosis, Ben cashed in his life insurance policy to pay some medical bills.
Ben had paid $12,000 in premiums on the policy, and he collected $50,000, the cash surrender value .
1. The document provides practice problems from accounting textbooks for Unit 2 Chapters 4 and 5. It includes 29 problems of varying complexity that assess understanding of concepts like gross income, taxation of life insurance proceeds, compensation, and evaluating equivalent job offers.
2. The problems require calculating gross income in situations involving stock trades, gifts, insurance payouts, scholarships, punitive damages awards, and compensation excluding room and board.
3. Students must demonstrate comprehension of when amounts are included in or excluded from gross income according to IRS rules.
The document provides a guide to questions that will be on the ACC 565 Final Exam. It includes 25 multiple choice questions covering topics like basis, gifts, trusts, partnerships, consolidated tax returns, and estate tax. The questions are intended to help students prepare for the final by practicing common exam question formats and content areas.
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26. LO.4, 5 A question on a state income tax return asks the taxpayer if he or she made any out-of-state Internet or mail-order catalog purchases during the year. The question requires a yes or no answer, and if the taxpayer answers yes, the amount of such purchases is to be listed.
a. Does such an inquiry have any relevance to the state income tax? If not, why is it being asked?
b. Your client, Harriet, wants to leave the question unanswered. As the preparer of her return, how do your respond?
36.LO.5 Assess the probability of an audit in each of the following independent situations:
a. As a result of a jury trial, Linda was awarded $3.5 million because of job discrimination. The award included $3 million for punitive damages.
b. Mel operates a combination check-cashing service and pawnshop.
c. Jayden, a self-employed trial lawyer, routinely files a Schedule C (Form 1040) that, due to large dedcti8ons, reports little (if any) profit from his practice.
d. Bernard is the head server at an upscale restaurant and recently paid $1.8 million for a residence in an exclusive gated community.
42.LO.5, 6 On a Federal income tax return filed five years ago, any inadvertently omitted a large amount of gross income.
a. Andy seeks your advice as to whether the IRS is barred from assessing additional income tax in the event he is audited. What is your advice?
b. Would your advice differ if you were the person who prepared the return in question? Explain.
c. Suppose Andy asks you to prepare his current year’s return. Would you do so? Explain.
50. LO.7, 8 Discuss the probable justification for each of the following aspects of the tax law:
a. A tax credit is allowed for amounts spent to furnish care for minor children while the parents work.
b. Deductions for interest on home mortgage and property taxes on personal residence.
c. The income splitting benefits of filing a joint return.
d. Gambling losses in excess of gambling gains.
e. Net operating losses of a current year can be carried back to profitable years.
f. A taxpayer who sells pr ...
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Jerry purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $279. The bond has a maturity value in 10 years of $500 and yields 6% interest. This is the first Series EE bond that Jerry has ever owned.
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Home Office, Inc., leased a copying machine to a new customer on December 27, 2009. The machine was to rent for $500 per month for a period of 36 months beginning January 1, 2010. The customer was required to pay the first and last month’s rent at the time the lease was signed. The customer also was required to pay an $800 damage deposit. Home Office must recognize as income for the lease:
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B) $65,000.
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E) None of the above.
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Which is a primary source of tax law?
A) J. W. Yarbo v. Comm., 737 F.2d 479 (CA-5, 1984).
B) Article by a Federal judge in Harvard Law Review.
C) Technical Advice Memoranda.
D) Letter ruling.
E) All of the above are primary sources.
3.
Jerry purchased a U.S. Series EE savings bond for $279. The bond has a maturity value in 10 years of $500 and yields 6% interest. This is the first Series EE bond that Jerry has ever owned.
A) Jerry must report the interest income each year using the original issue discount rules.
B) Jerry can report all of the $221 interest income in the year the bond matures.
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D) Jerry must report ($500 – $279)/10 = $22.10 interest income each year he owns the bond.
E) None of the above.
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Home Office, Inc., leased a copying machine to a new customer on December 27, 2009. The machine was to rent for $500 per month for a period of 36 months beginning January 1, 2010. The customer was required to pay the first and last month’s rent at the time the lease was signed. The customer also was required to pay an $800 damage deposit. Home Office must recognize as income for the lease:
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B) $1,000 in 2010, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
C) $1,800 in 2009, if Home Office is a cash basis taxpayer.
D) $0 in 2009, if Home Office is an accrual basis taxpayer.
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I.
If Kathy is a cash basis taxpayer, her 2009 gross income from the contracts is $960 ($360 + $600).
II.
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III.
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A) Only I is true.
B) Only I and II are true.
C) Only II and III are true.
D) I, II, and III are true.
E) None of the above.
6.
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Question 1
Barbara sells a house with an FMV of $170,000 to her daughter for $120,000. From this transaction, Barbara is deemed to have made a gift (before the annual exclusion) of
Question 2
If a state has adopted the Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act, which of the following statements is correct?
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26. LO.4, 5 A question on a state income tax return asks the taxpayer if he or she made any out-of-state Internet or mail-order catalog purchases during the year. The question requires a yes or no answer, and if the taxpayer answers yes, the amount of such purchases is to be listed.
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36.LO.5 Assess the probability of an audit in each of the following independent situations:
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42.LO.5, 6 On a Federal income tax return filed five years ago, any inadvertently omitted a large amount of gross income.
a. Andy seeks your advice as to whether the IRS is barred from assessing additional income tax in the event he is audited. What is your advice?
b. Would your advice differ if you were the person who prepared the return in question? Explain.
c. Suppose Andy asks you to prepare his current year’s return. Would you do so? Explain.
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b. Deductions for interest on home mortgage and property taxes on personal residence.
c. The income splitting benefits of filing a joint return.
d. Gambling losses in excess of gambling gains.
e. Net operating losses of a current year can be carried back to profitable years.
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Question 1.1. (TCOs 2 & 3) Evelyn sold her personal residence to Drew
on March 1 for $300,000. Before the sale, Evelyn paid the real estate
taxes of $3,000 for the calendar year. For income tax purposes, the real
estate tax deduction is apportioned as follows: $750 to Evelyn and
$2,250 to Drew. Drew's basis in the residence is: (Points : 5)
Question 2.2. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) In the current year, Galaxy
Corporation, a closely held C corporation that is not a personal service
corporation, has $80,000 of passive losses, $60,000 of active business
income, and $10,000 of portfolio income. How much of the passive loss
may Galaxy deduct in the current year? (Points : 5)
Question 3.3. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Dorothy holds two jobs. Her main job
is with Eggplant Corporation, and her part-time job is with Carrot
Company. On a typical workday, she drives her car as follows: home to
Eggplant, Eggplant to Carrot, and Carrot to home. Applicable mileage is
as follows
Question 4.4. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Carrie owns a mineral property that
had a basis of $15,000 at the beginning of the year. The property
qualifies for a 22% depletion rate. Gross income from the property was
$150,000, and net income before the percentage depletion deduction was
$100,000. What is Carrie's tax preference for excess depletion? (Points :
5)
Question 5.5. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) During the past two years, through
extensive advertising and improved customer relations, Beech
2. Corporation estimated that it had developed customer goodwill worth
$100,000. For the current year, determine the amount of goodwill Beech
Corporation may amortize. (Points : 5)
Question 6.6. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Damien, not a dealer in real estate,
sold real estate with a basis of $250,000 for $500,000 cash, a note for
$250,000, and the buyer assumed Damien's mortgage on the property of
$125,000. During the year, the purchaser paid Damien $30,000 principal
and $72,000 interest on the note and paid $6,000 principal and $18,000
interest on the mortgage he assumed. The contract price for the above
transaction is what amount? (Points : 5)
Question 7.7. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Which of the following is not an
itemized deduction allowed for AMT purposes? (Points : 5)
Question 8.8. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Alex works as an auditor for a major
CPA firm. During the months of August and September of each year, he
is permanently assigned to the team auditing of Hummingbird
Corporation. As a result, every day he drives from his home to
Hummingbird and returns home after work. Mileage is as follows:
Question 9.9. (TCOs 7, 8, & 9) Matt and Shanekwa, ages 45 and 44,
respectively, file a joint tax return for 2012. They provided all of the
support for their 24-year-old son, who had $2,500 of gross income.
Their 23-year-old daughter, a full-time student until her graduation on
June 14, 2012, earned $6,000, which was 45% of her total support
during 2012. Her parents provided the remaining support. Matt and
Shanekwa also provided total support for Shanekwa's father who is a
citizen and life-long resident of Portugal. How many personal and
dependency exemptions can Matt and Shanekwa claim on their 2012
income tax return? (Points : 5)
Question 10.10. (TCOs 2, 8, & 9) Shaquille operates a drug-running
operation and incurred the following expenses
Question 11.11. (TCOs 2, 8, & 9) During 2012, Robin sold the following
assets: business equipment for a $6,000 loss, stock investment for a
$15,000 loss, and her principal residence for a $14,000 loss. Presuming
adequate income, how much of these losses may Robin claim on her
2012 return? (Points : 5)
3. Question 12.12. (TCOs 2 & 11) Nicholas loaned Lyle (a friend) $30,000
in 2011 with the agreement that the loan would be repaid in two years.
In 2012, Lyle filed for bankruptcy and Nicholas learned that he could
expect to receive $0.50 on the dollar. In 2012, final settlement was made
and Nicholas received $16,000. Assuming the loan is a nonbusiness bad
debt, how should Nicholas account for the bad debt? (Points : 5)
Question 13.13. (TCOs 2 & 11) Kelsey, a stock broker, owns a separate
business in which he participates in the current year. He has one
employee who works part-time in the business. Which of the following
statements is correct? (Points : 5)
Question 14.14. (TCOs 2 & 11) During the year, Clara took a trip from
Chicago to Rome. She was away from home for 20 days. She spent 6
days vacationing and 14 days on business (including the 3 travel days).
Her expenses are as follows:
Question 15.15. (TCOs 2 & 11) In January, Charlie sold stock with a
cost basis of $40,000 to his brother Allen for $30,000, the fair market
value of the stock on the date of sale. Five months later, Allen sold the
same stock through his broker for $45,000. What is the tax effect of
these transactions? (Points : 5)
Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Which of the following is a judicial source of the
tax law?
Question 2.2. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Which, if any, of the following
is a deduction from AGI
Question 3.3. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Sergio lives in an apartment
building and has a 2-year lease that began 13 months ago. His landlord
is willing to pay Sergio $2,000 to vacate the apartment immediately. The
landlord wants to sell the building to a buyer who will convert the
building into condominiums. Sergio's lease on the apartment is a capital
asset, but has no tax basis. The $2,000 Sergio will receive if he accepts
the landlord's offer will be
Question 4.4. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Rockwell purchased a tract of
land for $125,000 in 2004 when he heard that a new highway was going
to be constructed through the property and that the land would soon be
worth $300,000. Highway engineers surveyed the property and indicated
that he would probably get $200,000. The highway project was
4. abandoned in 2012, and the value of the land fell to $80,000. What is the
amount of loss Rockwell can claim in 2012
Question 5.5. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Donald has a $20,000
disallowed loss from a sale of property to a related taxpayer. The
property was sold for $70,000. Donald uses the $70,000 to purchase
different property than the property that was sold. Which of the
statements below is correct concerning the property Donald purchased
Question 6.6. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) A taxpayer who loses in the
U.S. Court of Federal Claims may appeal directly to the
Question 7.7. (TCO 6) Eighteen-year residential real property owned by
an individual has accumulated accelerated depreciation of $275,000 at
January 1, 2012. If depreciation had been computed under the straight-
line method, accumulated depreciation would be $200,000. The property
is sold on January 1, 2012 with a recognized gain of $300,000. What is
the amount of depreciation recapture
Question 8.8. (TCO 6) Opal, Inc. owns a delivery truck that initially cost
$40,000. After a depreciation of $15,000 had been deducted, the truck
was traded-in on a new truck that cost $50,000. Opal was required to pay
the car dealer $10,000 in cash. What is Opal's basis for the new truck
Question 9.9. (TCO 6) Judy exchanges a rental house at the beach with
an adjusted basis of $165,000 and a fair market value of $150,000 for a
rental house at the mountains with a fair market value of $100,000 and
cash of $50,000. What is the recognized gain or loss
Question 10.10. (TCO 6) Terron gives her son stock with a basis in her
hands of $225,000 and a fair market value of $180,000. No gift tax is
paid. Her son subsequently sells the stock for $190,000. What is his
recognized gain or loss
Question 11.11. (TCOs 2, 6, & 11) Juaquin owns five activities. He
elects not to group them together as a single activity under the
appropriate economic unit standard. He participates for 140 hours in
Activity A, 165 hours in Activity B, 196 hours in Activity C, 100 hours
in Activity D, and 85 hours in Activity E. Which of the following
statements is CORRECT
Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 2, 4, & 7) Dabney and Nancy are married, both
gainfully employed, and have two children who are 3 and 6 years old.
5. Dabney's salary is $35,000 while Nancy's salary is $40,000. During the
year, they spend $7,000 for child care expenses that are required so both
of them can work outside of the home. Calculate the credit for child and
dependent care expenses
Question 2.2. (TCOs 1, 3, & 10) In 2012, Walter had the following
transactions
Question 3.3. (TCOs 9 & 12) In connection with facilitating the function
of the IRS in the administration of the tax laws, comment on the utility
of the following: I) the power to make adjustments to properly reflect a
taxpayer's income, and II) the availability of interest and penalties for
taxpayer noncompliance
Question 4.4. (TCOs 1 & 5) Steve has a tentative general business credit
of $85,000 for the current year. His net regular tax liability before the
general business credit is $95,000, and his tentative minimum tax is
$90,000. Compute Steve's allowable general business credit for the year
Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 6, 8, & 11) Faith inherited an undivided interest
in a parcel of land from her father on February 15, 2012. Her father had
purchased the land on August 25,1965, and his basis for the land was
$325,000. The fair market value of the land is $1,250,000 on the date of
her father's death and is $1,100,000 six months later. The executor elects
the alternate valuation date. Faith has nine brothers and sisters and each
inherited a one-tenth interest
Question 2.2. (TCOs 2, 3, & 11) Discuss the computation of percentage
depletion
Question 3.3. (TCOs 1, 2, 3, & 11) Travel status requires that the
taxpayer be away from home overnight. I) What does away from home
overnight mean? II) What tax advantages result from being in travel
status
Question 4.4. (TCOs 1, 2, 3, & 11) Rachel owns rental properties. When
Rachel rents to a new tenant, she usually requires the tenant to pay an
amount in addition to the first month's rent. The additional amount
serves as security for damages to the property and the tenant's failure to
pay future rents. How should the payments be characterized (e.g., on
lease documents) to minimize Rachel's current tax liability
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1. (TCO 9) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the audit
process?
2. (TCO 9) A characteristic of fraud penalties is:
3. (TCO 1) The Internal Revenue Code was codified for the first time in
what year?
4. (TCO 1) Subchapter S covers which specific area of tax law?
5. (TCO 11) Which of the following taxpayers may file as a head of
household in 2008?
6. (TCO 11) Arnold is married to Sybil, who abandoned him in 2008. He
has NOT seen or communicated with her since April of that year. He
maintains a household in which their son, Evans, lives. Evans is age 25
and earns over $20,000 each year. For tax year 2010, Arnold's filing
status is:
7. (TCO 7) Kathy operates a gym. She sells memberships that entitle the
member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs
$360 ($360/12 = $30 per month); a two-year membership costs $600
($600/24 = $25 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning
of the membership period. On July 1, 2009, Kathy sold a one-year
membership and a two-year membership
8. (TCO 7) With respect to income from services, which of the
following is true?
7. 9. (TCO 3) Ridge is the manager of a motel. As a condition of his
employment, Ridge is required to live in a room on the premises so that
he would be there in case of emergencies. Ridge considered this a fringe
benefit, since he would otherwise be required to pay $600 per month for
rent. The room that Ridge occupied normally rented for $60 per night, or
$1,500 per month. On the average, 90% of the motel rooms were
occupied. As a result of this rent-free use of a room, Ridge is required to
include in gross income:
10. (TCO 3) Adam repairs power lines for the Egret Utilities Company.
He is generally working on a power line during the lunch hour. He must
eat when and where he can and still get his work done. He usually
purchases something at a convenience store and eats in his truck. Egret
reimburses Adam for the cost of his meals
11. (TCO 10) Hans purchased a new passenger automobile on August
17, 2010 for $40,000. During the year, the car was used 40% for
business and 60% for personal use. Determine his cost recovery
deduction for the car for 2010.
12. (TCO 10) Cory incurred and paid the following expenses:
Tax return preparation fee
$600
Moving expenses
$2,000
Investment expenses
$500
Expenses associated with rental property
$1,500
Interest expense associated with loan to finance tax-exempt bonds
$400
13. (TCO 10) Sarah incurred the following expenses for her dependent
son during the current year:
Payment of principal on son's automobile loan
$5,000
Interest on above loan
$2,000
Payment of son's property taxes
8. $1,200
Payment of principal on son's personal residence loan
$1,500
Payment of interest on son's personal residence loan
$8,000
How much may Sarah deduct in computing her itemized deductions?
14. (TCO 10) Danielle owns a vacation cottage. During the current year,
she rented it for $1,500 for 48 days, and lived in it for 12 days. How
would any expenses be accounted for?
15. (TCO 3) During the year, Rick had the following insured personal
casualty losses (arising from one casualty). Rick also had $18,000 AGI
for the year.
Asset
Adjusted
Basis
Fair Market
Value (Before)
Fair Market
Value (After)
Insurance
Recovery
A
$500
$700
$300
$150
B
3,000
2,000
-0-
500
C
700
900
-0-
9. 200
Rick's casualty loss deduction is:
16. (TCO 3) John had adjusted gross income of $60,000. During the
year, his personal use summer home was damaged by a fire. Pertinent
data with respect to the home follows:
Cost basis
$250,000
Value before the fire
$400,000
Value after the fire
$100,000
Insurance recovery
$270,000
John had an accident with his personal use car. As a result of the
accident, John was cited with reckless driving and willful negligence.
Pertinent data with respect to the car follows:
Cost basis
$80,000
Value before the accident
$6,000
Value after the accident
$20,000
Insurance recovery
$0
What is John's deductible casualty loss?
17. (TCO 3) Hannah makes the following charitable donations in the
current year:
Basis
Fair Market
Value
Inventory held for resale in Hannah's business
(a sole proprietorship)
10. $8,000
$7,200
Stock in HBM, Inc., held as an investment
(acquired four years ago)
$16,000
$40,000
Baseball card collection held as an investment
(acquired six years ago)
$4,000
$20,000
The HBM stock and the inventory were given to Hannah's church, and
the baseball card collection was given to the United Way. Both donees
promptly sold the property for the stated fair market value.
Disregarding percentage limitations, Hannah's current charitable
contribution deduction is:
18. (TCO 3) Karen, a calendar year taxpayer, made the following
donations to qualified charitable organizations in the current year:
Basis
Fair Market Value
Cash donation to Midwest State University
$30,000
$ 30,000
Unimproved land to the city of Terre Haute, Indiana
$70,000
$210,000
The land had been held as an investment and was acquired 4 years ago.
Shortly after receipt, the city of Terre Haute sold the land for $210,000.
Karen's AGI is $450,000.
19. (TCO 3) Josh has investments in two passive activities. Activity A,
acquired three years ago, produces income in the current year of
$60,000. Activity B, acquired last year, produces a loss of $100,000 in
the current year. At the beginning of this year, Josh's at-risk amounts in
Activities A and B are $10,000 and $100,000, respectively. What is the
11. amount of Josh's suspended passive loss with respect to these activities
at the end of the current year?
20. (TCO 3) Sandra acquired a passive activity three years ago. Until
last year, the activity was profitable and her at-risk amount was
$300,000. Last year, the activity produced a loss of $100,000, and in the
current year, the loss is $50,000. Assuming Sandra has received no
passive income in the current or prior years, her suspended passive loss
from the activity is:
21. (TCO 3) Vic's at-risk amount in a passive activity is $200,000 at the
beginning of the current year. His current loss from the activity is
$80,000. Vic had no passive activity income during the year. At the end
of the current year:
22. (TCO 2) The installment method applies to which of the following
sales with payments being made in the year following the year of sale?
23. (TCO 2) In 2009, Helen sold property and reported her gain by the
installment method. Her basis in the property was $150,000 ($250,000
cost less $100,000 of depreciation). Helen sold the property for
$375,000, with $75,000 due on the date of the sale and $300,000 (plus
interest at the federal rate) due in 2010. Helen's recognized installment
sale gain in 2010 is:
24. (TCO 2) Pedro, NOT a dealer, sold real property that he owned with
an adjusted basis of $60,000 and encumbered by a mortgage for $28,000
to Pat in 2008. The terms of the sale required Pat to pay $14,000 cash,
assume the $28,000 mortgage, and give Pedro eleven notes for $6,000
each (plus interest at the federal rate). The first note was payable two
years from the date of sale, and each succeeding note became due at
two-year intervals. Pedro did NOT elect out of the installment method
for reporting the transaction. If Pat pays the 2011 note as promised, what
is the recognized gain to Pedro in 2010 (exclusive of interest)?
25. (TCO 2) Both economic and social considerations can be used to
justify:
1. (TCO 3) Marge's auto, which is used for business purposes only, is
totally destroyed by a fire. The fair market value of the auto was $8,000
at the time of the fire and the adjusted basis was $10,000. Calculate the
12. loss, and determine whether it is a deduction for or a deduction from
AGI.
2. (TCO 1) In 2010, David had the following transactions:
Salary
$75,000
Capital loss from a stock investment
($6,000)
Moving expense to change jobs
($12,500)
Received repayment of $9,000 loan he made to a friend in 2007 (also
interest of $900)
$9,900
Property taxes on personal residence
$1,500
Based on the information given above, determine David's AGI. Be sure
to show your work.
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1. (TCO 9) Trent files his tax return 35 days after the due date. Along
with the return, Trent remits a check for $8,000, which is the balance of
the tax owed.
13. Disregarding the interest element, Trent's total failure to file and to pay
penalties are:
2. (TCO 9) A characteristic of fraud penalties is:
3. (TCO 1) Tax bills are handled by which committee in the U.S.
Senate?
4. (TCO 1) Which statement is false with respect to tax treaties?
5. (TCO 11) Emily, whose husband died in December 2008, maintains a
household in which her dependent daughter lives. Which (if any) of the
following is her filing status for the tax year 2008? (Note: Emily is the
executor of her husband's estate.)
6. (TCO 11) During the year, Kim sold the following assets: business
auto for a $1,000 loss, stock investment for a $1,000 loss, and pleasure
yacht for a $1,000 loss. Presuming adequate income, how much of these
losses may Kim claim?
7. TCO 7) Orange Cable TV Company, an accrual basis taxpayer, allows
its customers to pay by the year in advance ($350 per year), or two years
in advance ($680). In September 2008, the company collected the
following amounts applicable to future services:
October 2008-September 2010 services
(two-year contracts)
$72,000
October 2008-September 2009 services
(one-year contracts)
$64,000
Total
$136,000
As a result of the above, Orange Cable should report as gross income
8. (TCO 7) With respect to the prepaid income from services, which of
the following is true?
9. (TCO 3) Section 119 excludes the value of meals from the employees'
gross income:
14. 10. (TCO 3) Under the Swan Company's cafeteria plan, all full-time
employees are allowed to select any combination of the benefits below,
but the total received by the employee CANNOT exceed $8,000 a year.
I. Group medical and hospitalization insurance for the employee, $3,600
a year.
II. Group medical and hospitalization insurance for the employee's
spouse and children, $1,200 a year.
III. Childcare payments, actual cost, but not more than $4,800 a year.
IV. Cash required to bring the total of benefits and cash to $8,000.
Which of the following statements is true?
11. (TCO 10) Hans purchased a new passenger automobile on August
17, 2010 for $40,000. During the year, the car was used 40% for
business and 60% for personal use. Determine his cost recovery
deduction for the car for 2010
12. (TCO 10) Bob and April own a house at the beach. The house was
rented to unrelated parties for 8 weeks during the year. April and the
children used the house 12 days for their vacation during the year. After
properly dividing the expenses between rental and personal use, it was
determined that a loss was incurred as follows:
Gross rental income
$4,000
Less: Mortgage interest and property taxes
$3,500
Other allocated expenses
2,000
(5,500)
Net rental loss
($1,500)
15. What is the correct treatment of the rental income and expenses on Bob
and April's joint income tax return for the current year, assuming the
IRS approach is used, if applicable?
13. (TCO 10) On May 2, 2010, Karen places in service a new sports
utility vehicle that costs $70,000 and has a gross vehicle weight of 6,300
lbs. The vehicle is used 40% for business and 60% for personal use.
Determine the cost recovery deduction for 2010
14. (TCO 10) Danielle owns a vacation cottage. During the current year,
she rented it for $1,500 for 48 days, and lived in it for 12 days. How
would any expenses be accounted for?
15. (TCO 3) Norm's car, which he uses 100% for personal purposes, was
completely destroyed in an accident. The car's adjusted basis at the time
of the accident was $13,000. Its fair market value was $11,500. The car
was covered by a $2,000 deductible insurance policy. Norm did NOT
file a claim against the insurance policy because of a fear that reporting
the accident would result in a substantial increase in his insurance rates.
His adjusted gross income was $14,000 (before considering the loss).
What is Norm's deductible loss?
16. (TCO 3) During the year, Grant's personal residence was damaged
by fire. Grant was insured for 90% of his actual loss, and he received the
insurance settlement. Grant had adjusted gross income, before
considering the casualty item, of $30,000. Pertinent data with respect to
the residence follows:
Cost basis
$170,000
Value before casualty
$250,000
Value after casualty
$150,000
What is Grant's allowable casualty loss deduction?
17. (TCO 3) Hannah makes the following charitable donations in the
current year:
16. Basis
Fair Market
Value
Inventory held for resale in Hannah's business
(a sole proprietorship)
$8,000
$7,200
Stock in HBM, Inc., held as an investment
(acquired four years ago)
$16,000
$40,000
Baseball card collection held as an investment
(acquired six years ago)
$4,000
$20,000
The HBM stock and the inventory were given to Hannah's church, and
the baseball card collection was given to the United Way. Both donees
promptly sold the property for the stated fair market value.
Disregarding percentage limitations, Hannah's current charitable
contribution deduction is:
18. (TCO 3) Zeke made the following donations to qualified charitable
organizations during the year:
Basis
Fair Market
Value
Used clothing (all acquired at least 18 months ago) of taxpayer and his
family
$2,350
$675
Stock in ABC, Inc., held as an investment for 15 months
$15,000
$12,875
17. Stock in MNO, Inc., held as an investment for 11 months
$12,000
$20,000
Real estate held as an investment for two years
$20,000
$35,000
The used clothing was donated to the Salvation Army; the other items of
property were donated to Eastern State University. Both are qualified
charitable organizations.
Disregarding percentage limitations, Zeke's current charitable
contribution deduction is:
19. (TCO 3) Josh has investments in two passive activities. Activity A,
acquired three years ago, produces income in the current year of
$60,000. Activity B, acquired last year, produces a loss of $100,000 in
the current year. At the beginning of this year, Josh's at-risk amounts in
Activities A and B are $10,000 and $100,000, respectively. What is the
amount of Josh's suspended passive loss with respect to these activities
at the end of the current year?
20. (TCO 3) Several years ago, Joy acquired a passive activity. Until
2006, the activity was profitable. Joy's at-risk amount at the beginning of
2006 was $250,000.The activity produced losses of $100,000 in 2006,
$80,000 in 2007, and $90,000 in 2008. During the same period, no
passive income was recognized. How much is suspended under the at-
risk rules and the passive loss rules at the beginning of 2009?
21. (TCO 3) Vic's at-risk amount in a passive activity is $200,000 at the
beginning of the current year. His current loss from the activity is
$80,000. Vic had no passive activity income during the year. At the end
of the current year:
22. (TCO 2) The accrual basis taxpayer sold land for $100,000 on
December 31, 2009. He did NOT collect the $100,000 until January 2,
2010. The land was held as an investment.
23. (TCO 2) Hal sold land held as an investment with a fair market value
of $100,000 for $36,000 cash and a note for $64,000 that was due in two
18. years. The note bore interest of 11% when the applicable federal rate
was 7%. Hal's cost of the land was $40,000. Because of the buyer's good
credit record and the high interest rate on the note, Hal thought the fair
market value of the note was at least $74,000.
24. (TCO 2) Pedro, NOT a dealer, sold real property that he owned with
an adjusted basis of $60,000 and encumbered by a mortgage for $28,000
to Pat in 2008. The terms of the sale required Pat to pay $14,000 cash,
assume the $28,000 mortgage, and give Pedro eleven notes for $6,000
each (plus interest at the federal rate). The first note was payable two
years from the date of sale, and each succeeding note became due at
two-year intervals. Pedro did NOT elect out of the installment method
for reporting the transaction. If Pat pays the 2011 note as promised, what
is the recognized gain to Pedro in 2010 (exclusive of interest)?
25. (TCO 2) Social considerations can be used to justify:
1. (TCO 3) Joe's automobile, which was used only for business
purposes, was damaged in an accident. At the date of the accident, the
fair market value of the automobile was $13,000 and its adjusted basis
was $7,000. After the accident, the automobile was appraised at $4,000.
Calculate Joe's loss. Is it a for or fromAGI deduction?
2. (TCO 1) Elaine provides more than half of the support for her son
James, who does NOT live with her. James is 26 and is a full-time law
student. He earns $2,000 from a part-time job. He has a $11,000
scholarship covering his tuition. May Elaine claim James as a
dependent? Fully explain you answer.
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20. Chapter 9: Problem #47
Christine is a full-time teacher of the fourth grade at Vireo Academy.
During the current year, she spends $1,400 for classroom supplies. On
the submission of adequate substantiation, Vireo reimburses her for
$500 of these expenses—the maximum reimbursement allowed for
supplies under school policy. [The reimbursement is not shown as
income (Box 1) of Form W-2 given to Christine by Vireo.] What are the
income tax consequences of the $1,400 if Christine:
Chapter 10: Problem #26
Paul, age 62, suffers from emphysema and severe allergies and, upon the
recommendation of his physician, has a dust elimination system installed
in his personal residence. In connection with the system, Paul incurs and
pays the following amounts during 2013:
Doctor and hospital bills $ 2,500
Dust elimination system 10,000
Increase in utility bills due to the system 450
Cost of certified appraisal 300
•Chapter 11: Problem #40
Ray acquired an activity several years ago, and in the current year, it
generates a loss of $50,000. Ray has AGI of $140,000 before
considering the loss from the activity. If the activity is a bakery and Ray
is not a material participant, what is his AGI??
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Chapter 9: Problem #47
Christine is a full-time teacher of the fourth grade at Vireo Academy.
During the current year, she spends $1,400 for classroom supplies. On
the submission of adequate substantiation, Vireo reimburses her for
$500 of these expenses—the maximum reimbursement allowed for
supplies under school policy. [The reimbursement is not shown as
income (Box 1) of Form W-2 given to Christine by Vireo.] What are the
income tax consequences of the $1,400 if Christine:
Chapter 10: Problem #26
Paul, age 62, suffers from emphysema and severe allergies and, upon the
recommendation of his physician, has a dust elimination system installed
in his personal residence. In connection with the system, Paul incurs and
pays the following amounts during 2013:
Doctor and hospital bills $ 2,500
Dust elimination system 10,000
Increase in utility bills due to the system 450
Cost of certified appraisal 300
•Chapter 11: Problem #40
Ray acquired an activity several years ago, and in the current year, it
generates a loss of $50,000. Ray has AGI of $140,000 before
considering the loss from the activity. If the activity is a bakery and Ray
is not a material participant, what is his AGI?
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Chapter 12 Discussion #1
LO.1 Priscilla was recently promoted and received a substantial raise.
She talks to her tax adviser about the potential tax ramifications. After
making some projections, her adviser welcomes her to the AMT club.
Priscilla believes that it is unfair that she must pay more than the regular
income tax, as she is a “HENRY” (high earner not rich yet) with
substantia] college-related debts. Explain to Priscilla the purpose of the
AMT and why it applies to her.
Chapter 12 Problem #31
LO.2 Use the following data to calculate Chiara's AMT base in 2013
Chapter 13 Problem #35
Which of the following individuals qualify for the earned income credit
for 2013?
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Chapter 14
23. 36. LO.1, 2 Which of the following results in a recognized gain or loss?
b. Adam sells his personal residence (adjusted basis of $150,000)for
$100,000.
c. Carl's personal residence (adjusted basis of $65,000)is condemned by
the city. He receives condemnation proceeds of $55,000.
d. Olga's land is worth $40,000 at the end of the year. She had purchased
the land six months earlier for $25,000.
Chapter 15
53. LO.4 Wesley, who is single, listed his personal residence with a real
estate agent on March 3, 2013, at a price of $390,000.He rejected
several offers in the $350,000 range during the summer. Finally, on
August 16, 2013, he and the purchaser signed a contract to sell for
$363,000. The sale (i.e., closing) took place on September 7, 2013. The
closing statement showed the following disbursements:
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Question 1.1. (TCOs 2 & 3) Evelyn sold her personal residence to Drew
on March 1 for $300,000. Before the sale, Evelyn paid the real estate
taxes of $3,000 for the calendar year. For income tax purposes, the real
estate tax deduction is apportioned as follows: $750 to Evelyn and
$2,250 to Drew. Drew's basis in the residence is: (Points : 5)
Question 2.2. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) In the current year, Galaxy
Corporation, a closely held C corporation that is not a personal service
corporation, has $80,000 of passive losses, $60,000 of active business
income, and $10,000 of portfolio income. How much of the passive loss
may Galaxy deduct in the current year? (Points : 5)
Question 3.3. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Dorothy holds two jobs. Her main job
is with Eggplant Corporation, and her part-time job is with Carrot
Company. On a typical workday, she drives her car as follows: home to
Eggplant, Eggplant to Carrot, and Carrot to home. Applicable mileage is
as follows
Question 4.4. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Carrie owns a mineral property that
had a basis of $15,000 at the beginning of the year. The property
qualifies for a 22% depletion rate. Gross income from the property was
$150,000, and net income before the percentage depletion deduction was
$100,000. What is Carrie's tax preference for excess depletion? (Points :
5)
Question 5.5. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) During the past two years, through
extensive advertising and improved customer relations, Beech
Corporation estimated that it had developed customer goodwill worth
$100,000. For the current year, determine the amount of goodwill Beech
Corporation may amortize. (Points : 5)
25. Question 6.6. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Damien, not a dealer in real estate,
sold real estate with a basis of $250,000 for $500,000 cash, a note for
$250,000, and the buyer assumed Damien's mortgage on the property of
$125,000. During the year, the purchaser paid Damien $30,000 principal
and $72,000 interest on the note and paid $6,000 principal and $18,000
interest on the mortgage he assumed. The contract price for the above
transaction is what amount? (Points : 5)
Question 7.7. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Which of the following is not an
itemized deduction allowed for AMT purposes? (Points : 5)
Question 8.8. (TCOs 3, 4, 5, & 7) Alex works as an auditor for a major
CPA firm. During the months of August and September of each year, he
is permanently assigned to the team auditing of Hummingbird
Corporation. As a result, every day he drives from his home to
Hummingbird and returns home after work. Mileage is as follows:
Question 9.9. (TCOs 7, 8, & 9) Matt and Shanekwa, ages 45 and 44,
respectively, file a joint tax return for 2012. They provided all of the
support for their 24-year-old son, who had $2,500 of gross income.
Their 23-year-old daughter, a full-time student until her graduation on
June 14, 2012, earned $6,000, which was 45% of her total support
during 2012. Her parents provided the remaining support. Matt and
Shanekwa also provided total support for Shanekwa's father who is a
citizen and life-long resident of Portugal. How many personal and
dependency exemptions can Matt and Shanekwa claim on their 2012
income tax return? (Points : 5)
Question 10.10. (TCOs 2, 8, & 9) Shaquille operates a drug-running
operation and incurred the following expenses
Question 11.11. (TCOs 2, 8, & 9) During 2012, Robin sold the following
assets: business equipment for a $6,000 loss, stock investment for a
$15,000 loss, and her principal residence for a $14,000 loss. Presuming
adequate income, how much of these losses may Robin claim on her
2012 return? (Points : 5)
Question 12.12. (TCOs 2 & 11) Nicholas loaned Lyle (a friend) $30,000
in 2011 with the agreement that the loan would be repaid in two years.
In 2012, Lyle filed for bankruptcy and Nicholas learned that he could
expect to receive $0.50 on the dollar. In 2012, final settlement was made
26. and Nicholas received $16,000. Assuming the loan is a nonbusiness bad
debt, how should Nicholas account for the bad debt? (Points : 5)
Question 13.13. (TCOs 2 & 11) Kelsey, a stock broker, owns a separate
business in which he participates in the current year. He has one
employee who works part-time in the business. Which of the following
statements is correct? (Points : 5)
Question 14.14. (TCOs 2 & 11) During the year, Clara took a trip from
Chicago to Rome. She was away from home for 20 days. She spent 6
days vacationing and 14 days on business (including the 3 travel days).
Her expenses are as follows:
Question 15.15. (TCOs 2 & 11) In January, Charlie sold stock with a
cost basis of $40,000 to his brother Allen for $30,000, the fair market
value of the stock on the date of sale. Five months later, Allen sold the
same stock through his broker for $45,000. What is the tax effect of
these transactions? (Points : 5)
Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Which of the following is a judicial source of the
tax law?
Question 2.2. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Which, if any, of the following
is a deduction from AGI
Question 3.3. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Sergio lives in an apartment
building and has a 2-year lease that began 13 months ago. His landlord
is willing to pay Sergio $2,000 to vacate the apartment immediately. The
landlord wants to sell the building to a buyer who will convert the
building into condominiums. Sergio's lease on the apartment is a capital
asset, but has no tax basis. The $2,000 Sergio will receive if he accepts
the landlord's offer will be
Question 4.4. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Rockwell purchased a tract of
land for $125,000 in 2004 when he heard that a new highway was going
to be constructed through the property and that the land would soon be
worth $300,000. Highway engineers surveyed the property and indicated
that he would probably get $200,000. The highway project was
abandoned in 2012, and the value of the land fell to $80,000. What is the
amount of loss Rockwell can claim in 2012
Question 5.5. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) Donald has a $20,000
disallowed loss from a sale of property to a related taxpayer. The
27. property was sold for $70,000. Donald uses the $70,000 to purchase
different property than the property that was sold. Which of the
statements below is correct concerning the property Donald purchased
Question 6.6. (TCOs 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, & 10) A taxpayer who loses in the
U.S. Court of Federal Claims may appeal directly to the
Question 7.7. (TCO 6) Eighteen-year residential real property owned by
an individual has accumulated accelerated depreciation of $275,000 at
January 1, 2012. If depreciation had been computed under the straight-
line method, accumulated depreciation would be $200,000. The property
is sold on January 1, 2012 with a recognized gain of $300,000. What is
the amount of depreciation recapture
Question 8.8. (TCO 6) Opal, Inc. owns a delivery truck that initially cost
$40,000. After a depreciation of $15,000 had been deducted, the truck
was traded-in on a new truck that cost $50,000. Opal was required to pay
the car dealer $10,000 in cash. What is Opal's basis for the new truck
Question 9.9. (TCO 6) Judy exchanges a rental house at the beach with
an adjusted basis of $165,000 and a fair market value of $150,000 for a
rental house at the mountains with a fair market value of $100,000 and
cash of $50,000. What is the recognized gain or loss
Question 10.10. (TCO 6) Terron gives her son stock with a basis in her
hands of $225,000 and a fair market value of $180,000. No gift tax is
paid. Her son subsequently sells the stock for $190,000. What is his
recognized gain or loss
Question 11.11. (TCOs 2, 6, & 11) Juaquin owns five activities. He
elects not to group them together as a single activity under the
appropriate economic unit standard. He participates for 140 hours in
Activity A, 165 hours in Activity B, 196 hours in Activity C, 100 hours
in Activity D, and 85 hours in Activity E. Which of the following
statements is CORRECT
Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 2, 4, & 7) Dabney and Nancy are married, both
gainfully employed, and have two children who are 3 and 6 years old.
Dabney's salary is $35,000 while Nancy's salary is $40,000. During the
year, they spend $7,000 for child care expenses that are required so both
of them can work outside of the home. Calculate the credit for child and
dependent care expenses
28. Question 2.2. (TCOs 1, 3, & 10) In 2012, Walter had the following
transactions
Question 3.3. (TCOs 9 & 12) In connection with facilitating the function
of the IRS in the administration of the tax laws, comment on the utility
of the following: I) the power to make adjustments to properly reflect a
taxpayer's income, and II) the availability of interest and penalties for
taxpayer noncompliance
Question 4.4. (TCOs 1 & 5) Steve has a tentative general business credit
of $85,000 for the current year. His net regular tax liability before the
general business credit is $95,000, and his tentative minimum tax is
$90,000. Compute Steve's allowable general business credit for the year
Question 1.1. (TCOs 1, 6, 8, & 11) Faith inherited an undivided interest
in a parcel of land from her father on February 15, 2012. Her father had
purchased the land on August 25,1965, and his basis for the land was
$325,000. The fair market value of the land is $1,250,000 on the date of
her father's death and is $1,100,000 six months later. The executor elects
the alternate valuation date. Faith has nine brothers and sisters and each
inherited a one-tenth interest
Question 2.2. (TCOs 2, 3, & 11) Discuss the computation of percentage
depletion
Question 3.3. (TCOs 1, 2, 3, & 11) Travel status requires that the
taxpayer be away from home overnight. I) What does away from home
overnight mean? II) What tax advantages result from being in travel
status
Question 4.4. (TCOs 1, 2, 3, & 11) Rachel owns rental properties. When
Rachel rents to a new tenant, she usually requires the tenant to pay an
amount in addition to the first month's rent. The additional amount
serves as security for damages to the property and the tenant's failure to
pay future rents. How should the payments be characterized (e.g., on
lease documents) to minimize Rachel's current tax liability
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