Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) For purposes of the deduction for educational interest, expenses do not include expenses for room, board, and travel 
B) For purposes of the deduction for educational interest, qualified education expenses are those paid for the education of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or the taxpayer's dependent 
C) The maximum deduction for interest expense on qualified education loans is $6,000 
D) A penalty paid for prematurely withdrawing a certificate of deposit or similar deposit is deductible from AGI as an investment expense 
E) All of these choices are false. 
A) For purposes of the deduction for educational interest, expenses do not include expenses for room, board, and travel 
B) For purposes of the deduction for educational interest, qualified education expenses are those paid for the education of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or the taxpayer's dependent 
C) The maximum deduction for interest expense on qualified education loans is $6,000 
D) A penalty paid for prematurely withdrawing a certificate of deposit or similar deposit is deductible from AGI as an investment expense 
E) All of these choices are false.

Question 2

This year Amanda paid $749 in federal gift taxes on a gratuitous transfer to her nephew. Amanda lives in Texas and does not pay any state or local income taxes. Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Amanda cannot deduct federal gift taxes 
B) Amanda can deduct federal gift taxes for AGI 
C) Amanda can deduct federal gift taxes paid as an itemized deduction 
D) Amanda must include federal gift taxes with other itemized deductions 
E) None of the choices are true. 
A) Amanda cannot deduct federal gift taxes 
B) Amanda can deduct federal gift taxes for AGI 
C) Amanda can deduct federal gift taxes paid as an itemized deduction 
D) Amanda must include federal gift taxes with other itemized deductions 
E) None of the choices are true.

Question 3

Glenn is an accountant who races stock cars as a hobby. This year Glenn was paid a salary of $80,000 from his employer and won $2,000 in various races. What is the effect of the racing activities on Glenn's taxable income if Glenn has also incurred $4,200 of hobby expenses this year? Assume that Glenn itemizes his deductions.

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in taxable income of $2,000 
B) Increase in taxable income of $1,640 
C) No change in taxable income 
D) Decrease in taxable income of $560 
E) Decrease in taxable income of $2,200 
A) Increase in taxable income of $2,000 
B) Increase in taxable income of $1,640 
C) No change in taxable income 
D) Decrease in taxable income of $560 
E) Decrease in taxable income of $2,200

Question 4

Mason paid $4,100 of interest on a loan that paid tuition for him to attend a private university this year. How much of this payment can Mason deduct as interest expense on an educational loan if he files single and reports modified AGI of $90,000?

Accepted Answer

A) $4,100 
B) $4,000 
C) $2,667 
D) $2,000 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) $4,100 
B) $4,000 
C) $2,667 
D) $2,000 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 5

The deduction for medical expenses is limited to the amount of unreimbursed qualifying medical expenses paid during the year reduced by 2 percent of the taxpayer's AGI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tita, a married taxpayer filing jointly, has a $700,000 business loss from her S corporation in 2020. Assume the $700,000 loss satisfies the basis, at-risk amount, and passive loss rules. Assume also that neither she nor her husband has any other business losses or business income. How much of the $700,000 loss may she deduct this year?

Accepted Answer

$700,000.Under the CARES Act,

Question 7

Chuck has AGI of $70,600 and has made the following payments:
   Calculate the amount of taxes that Chuck can include with his itemized deductions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

To be deductible, business expenses must be directly related to a business activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) The deduction of cash contributions to public charities is limited to 30 percent of AGI 
B) The deduction of capital gain property to private nonoperating foundations is limited to 50 percent of AGI 
C) The deduction of capital gain property to public charities is limited to 20 percent of AGI 
D) The deduction of cash contributions to private nonoperating foundations is limited to 30 percent of AGI 
E) None of the choices are true. 
A) The deduction of cash contributions to public charities is limited to 30 percent of AGI 
B) The deduction of capital gain property to private nonoperating foundations is limited to 50 percent of AGI 
C) The deduction of capital gain property to public charities is limited to 20 percent of AGI 
D) The deduction of cash contributions to private nonoperating foundations is limited to 30 percent of AGI 
E) None of the choices are true.

Question 10

In 2020, Latrell made the following charitable contributions:
   Determine the maximum amount of Latrell's charitable deduction assuming the Jones Foundation is a private nonoperating foundation and Latrell's AGI is $100,000 this year. You may assume that the stock and painting have been owned for 10 years.

Accepted Answer

The charitable deduction is $40,500 over

Question 11

Taxpayers generally deduct the lesser of their standard deduction or their itemized deductions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for members of his family who are dependents 
B) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a qualified relative even if the relative does not meet the gross income test 
C) A divorced taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a child even if the child is claimed as a dependent by the former spouse 
D) Deductible medical expenses include long-term care services for disabled spouses and dependents 
E) All of these choices are true. 
A) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for members of his family who are dependents 
B) A taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a qualified relative even if the relative does not meet the gross income test 
C) A divorced taxpayer can deduct medical expenses incurred for a child even if the child is claimed as a dependent by the former spouse 
D) Deductible medical expenses include long-term care services for disabled spouses and dependents 
E) All of these choices are true.

Question 13

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Unreimbursed employee business expenses are not deductible 
B) Investment advisory expenses are not deductible 
C) Business deductions are one of the most common deductions for AGI, but they are not readily visible on Schedule 1 of Form 1040 
D) The distinction between business and investment expenses is critical for determining whether a deduction is claimed for AGI, or as an itemized deduction, or not at all 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Unreimbursed employee business expenses are not deductible 
B) Investment advisory expenses are not deductible 
C) Business deductions are one of the most common deductions for AGI, but they are not readily visible on Schedule 1 of Form 1040 
D) The distinction between business and investment expenses is critical for determining whether a deduction is claimed for AGI, or as an itemized deduction, or not at all 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

This year Darcy made the following charitable contributions:
   Determine the maximum amount of charitable deduction for Darcy's contribution of the painting if her AGI is $80,000 this year. You may assume that both the stock and painting have been owned for 10 years and that the painting was used by the State Art Museumin a manner consistent withthe museum's charitable purpose.

Accepted Answer

The charitable deduction is $21,000 for

Question 15

Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support:   What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?

Accepted Answer

A) $1,700 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
B) $2,050 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
C) $950 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
D) $600 included in Ned's medical expenses 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) $1,700 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
B) $2,050 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
C) $950 included in Ned's other itemized deductions 
D) $600 included in Ned's medical expenses 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 16

This year Tiffanie files as a single taxpayer. Tiffanie received $67,700 of salary and paid $3,200 of qualified educational interest. This year Tiffanie paid moving expenses of $5,000 and received $9,800 of alimony (from her ex-husband,whom she divorced in 2012). What is Tiffanie's AGI?

Accepted Answer

$76,250 ($67,700 + $9,800 − $1,250 = $76

Question 17

Larry recorded the following donations this year: $670 cash to a family in need
$2,570 to a church
$670 cash to a political campaign
To the Salvation Army household items that originally cost $1,370 but are worth $470.
What is Larry's maximum allowable charitable contribution if his AGI is $61,700?

Accepted Answer

A) $3,240 
B) $1,340 
C) $3,040 
D) $5,280 
E) None of the choices are correct.. 
A) $3,240 
B) $1,340 
C) $3,040 
D) $5,280 
E) None of the choices are correct..

Question 18

Claire donated 240 publicly traded shares of stock (held for five years)to her father's nonoperating private foundation this year. The stock was worth $15,170 but Claire's basis was only $4,170. Determine the maximum amount of charitable deduction for the donation if Claire's AGI is $61,700 this year.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Kaylee is a self-employed investment counselor who also owns a rental property. This year, she collected $85,000 in fees and paid the following expenses:
   Kaylee files single. Calculate her adjusted gross income.

Accepted Answer

$72,514 = $85,000 − $12,486.The books on

Question 20

Opal fell on the ice and injured her hip this winter. As a result she paid $3,040 for a visit to the hospital emergency room and $790 for follow-up visits with her doctor. While she recuperated, Opal paid $540 for prescription medicine and $640 to a therapist for rehabilitation. Insurance reimbursed Opal $1,240 for these expenses. What is the amount of Opal's qualifying medical expense?

Accepted Answer

A) $3,040 
B) $3,830 
C) $3,770 
D) $5,010 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) $3,040 
B) $3,830 
C) $3,770 
D) $5,010 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following is a true statement?

This year Amanda paid $749 in federal gift taxes on a gratuitous transfer to her nephew. Amanda lives in Texas and does not pay any state or local income taxes. Which of the following is a true statement?

Mason paid $4,100 of interest on a loan that paid tuition for him to attend a private university this year. How much of this payment can Mason deduct as interest expense on an educational loan if he files single and reports modified AGI of $90,000?

The deduction for medical expenses is limited to the amount of unreimbursed qualifying medical expenses paid during the year reduced by 2 percent of the taxpayer's AGI.

Chuck has AGI of $70,600 and has made the following payments: Calculate the amount of taxes that Chuck can include with his itemized deductions.

To be deductible, business expenses must be directly related to a business activity.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Taxpayers generally deduct the lesser of their standard deduction or their itemized deductions.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which of the following is a true statement?

Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support: What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?

This year Tiffanie files as a single taxpayer. Tiffanie received $67,700 of salary and paid $3,200 of qualified educational interest. This year Tiffanie paid moving expenses of $5,000 and received $9,800 of alimony (from her ex-husband,whom she divorced in 2012). What is Tiffanie's AGI?

Larry recorded the following donations this year: $670 cash to a family in need $2,570 to a church $670 cash to a political campaign To the Salvation Army household items that originally cost $1,370 but are worth $470. What is Larry's maximum allowable charitable contribution if his AGI is $61,700?

Kaylee is a self-employed investment counselor who also owns a rental property. This year, she collected $85,000 in fees and paid the following expenses: Kaylee files single. Calculate her adjusted gross income.

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Exam 6: Individual Deductions

Which of the following is a true statement?

This year Amanda paid $749 in federal gift taxes on a gratuitous transfer to her nephew. Amanda lives in Texas and does not pay any state or local income taxes. Which of the following is a true statement?

Mason paid $4,100 of interest on a loan that paid tuition for him to attend a private university this year. How much of this payment can Mason deduct as interest expense on an educational loan if he files single and reports modified AGI of $90,000?

The deduction for medical expenses is limited to the amount of unreimbursed qualifying medical expenses paid during the year reduced by 2 percent of the taxpayer's AGI.

Chuck has AGI of $70,600 and has made the following payments: Calculate the amount of taxes that Chuck can include with his itemized deductions.

To be deductible, business expenses must be directly related to a business activity.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Taxpayers generally deduct the lesser of their standard deduction or their itemized deductions.

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which of the following is a true statement?

Ned is a head of household with a dependent son, Todd, who is a full-time student. This year Ned made the following expenditures related to Todd's support: What amount can Ned include in his itemized deductions?

This year Tiffanie files as a single taxpayer. Tiffanie received $67,700 of salary and paid $3,200 of qualified educational interest. This year Tiffanie paid moving expenses of $5,000 and received $9,800 of alimony (from her ex-husband,whom she divorced in 2012). What is Tiffanie's AGI?

Larry recorded the following donations this year: $670 cash to a family in need $2,570 to a church $670 cash to a political campaign To the Salvation Army household items that originally cost $1,370 but are worth $470. What is Larry's maximum allowable charitable contribution if his AGI is $61,700?

Kaylee is a self-employed investment counselor who also owns a rental property. This year, she collected $85,000 in fees and paid the following expenses: Kaylee files single. Calculate her adjusted gross income.

An Introduction to Tax

Tax Compliance, the Irs, and Tax Authorities

Tax Planning Strategies and Related Limitations

Individual Income Tax Overview, Dependents, and Filing Status

Gross Income and Exclusions

Investments

Individual Income Tax Computation and Tax Credits

Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods

Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery

Property Dispositions

Compensation

Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation

Tax Consequences of Home Ownership

Entities Overview

Corporate Operations

Accounting for Income Taxes

Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions

Corporate Formation, Reorganization, and Liquidation

Forming and Operating Partnerships

Dispositions of Partnership Interests and Partnership Distributions

S Corporations

State and Local Taxes

The Us Taxation of Multinational Transactions

Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

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