Exam 1: Introduction to Taxation

Which of the following types of taxes is levied by almost all states on some or all goods purchased?

Jerry and Matt decide to form a business. Jerry will contribute $4,200 for a 35% interest and Matt will contribute $7,800 for a 65% interest. The business will take out a $25,000 loan to cover the balance of their working capital needs. They expect that the business will have a loss of $38,000 for the first year. In the second year, the business will have a profit of $52,000 and it will distribute $5,200 to Matt and $2,800 to Jerry. Jerry is in the 32% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business. What is Matt's income tax savings (rounded to the nearest dollar) for the first year if they organize the business as a partnership?

Compare a sales tax to a use tax.

Jerry and Matt decide to form a business. Jerry will contribute $4,200 for a 35% interest and Matt will contribute $7,800 for a 65% interest. The business will take out a $25,000 loan to cover the balance of their working capital needs. They expect that the business will have a loss of $38,000 for the first year. In the second year, the business will have a profit of $52,000 and it will distribute $5,200 to Matt and $2,800 to Jerry. Jerry is in the 32% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business. What is Jerry's stock basis at the end of the second year if they organize the business as an S corporation?

How much income tax must the Benton Trust pay in 2018 if its taxable income (after all deductions) is $4,600?

What is the earliest year to which a corporation can utilize a net operating loss realized in 2018?

Elena owns 40% of Martinez, Inc., a regular C corporation, that reported net income of $80,000 for the year. During the year $8,000 was distributed to Elena from the corporation. How much income from the corporation should Elena include in her taxable income for the year?

Susie is single, has salary income of $26,000, and $12,000 of deductions in 2018. What is her taxable income? What is her income tax liability?

Compare progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes.

The Shoe Market Inc. (a regular corporation) had $1,875,000 of shoe sales and its cost for these shoes was $688,000. In addition, Shoe Market received $5,000 of corporate bond interest income and $6,000 interest income on State of California bonds. It paid $512,000 for salaries and had $552,000 of other operating expenses. What is Shoe Market's taxable income? What is its income tax liability for 2018?

By what right does the U.S. levy an income tax on individuals?

Which of these entities is taxed directly on its income?

Charlotte is a head of household with taxable income of $40,000 in 2018. What is her marginal tax rate?

Jerry and Matt decide to form a business. Jerry will contribute $4,200 for a 35% interest and Matt will contribute $7,800 for a 65% interest. The business will take out a $25,000 loan to cover the balance of their working capital needs. They expect that the business will have a loss of $38,000 for the first year. In the second year, the business will have a profit of $52,000 and it will distribute $5,200 to Matt and $2,800 to Jerry. Jerry is in the 32% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business. What is Matt's income tax savings (rounded to the nearest dollar) for the first year if they organize the business as an S corporation?

Ted owns 20% of Genco (a C corporation) that had taxable income of $100,000 and paid a total of $50,000 in dividends to its shareholders. Ted also owns 10% of Subco (an S corporation) that had $100,000 of taxable income and distributed a total of $60,000 to its shareholders. How much must Ted include in his gross income as a result of being a shareholder in these two corporations?

Jerry and Matt decide to form a business. Jerry will contribute $4,200 for a 35% interest and Matt will contribute $7,800 for a 65% interest. The business will take out a $25,000 loan to cover the balance of their working capital needs. They expect that the business will have a loss of $38,000 for the first year. In the second year, the business will have a profit of $52,000 and it will distribute $5,200 to Matt and $2,800 to Jerry. Jerry is in the 32% marginal tax bracket and Matt is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. Their marginal tax brackets will not change as a result of profit or loss from this business. What is Matt's basis at the end of the second year if they organize the business as a partnership?

Which of the following federal income tax rates applies to a C corporation in 2018?

Explain how horizontal equity differs from vertical equity.

Abigail is married filing separately with taxable income of $175,000. What is her marginal tax rate?

Darden Corporation has taxable income of $200,000. If it distributes 25 percent of its after-tax income to its sole shareholder who has other taxable income of $103,000, what is the total tax burden on this $200,000 of income?