Exam 4: Individual Income Tax Overview, Exemptions, and Filing Status

Sheri and Jake Woodhouse have one daughter, Emma, who is 16 years old. They also have taken in Emma's friend, Harriet, who has lived with them since February of the current year and is also 16 years of age. The Woodhouses have not legally adopted Harriet but Emma often refers to Harriet as "her sister." The Woodhouses provide all of the support for both girls, and both girls live at the Woodhouse residence. Which of the following statements is true regarding the dependency exemptions (and the reason for the exemptions) Sheri and Jake may claim for the current year for these girls?

The test for a qualifying child includes a gross income restriction while the test for qualifying relative does not.

An individual with gross income of $5,000 could qualify as a qualifying child of another taxpayer but could not qualify as a qualifying relative of another taxpayer.

From AGI deductions are commonly referred to as deductions "below the line."

Tom Suzuki's tax liability for the year is $2,450. He had $2,050 of federal income taxes withheld from his paycheck during the year by his employer and has $2,000 in tax credits. What are Tom's taxes due or tax refund for the year?

The test for qualifying children includes an age restriction but the test for qualifying relative does not.

Jamison's gross tax liability is $7,000. Jamison had $2,000 of available credits and he had $4,000 of taxes withheld by his employer. What is Jamison's taxes due (or taxes refunded) with his tax return?

Jane is unmarried and has no children, but provides more than half of her mother's financial support. Jane's mother lives in an apartment across town and has a part-time job earning $5,000 a year. Which is the most advantageous filing status available to Jane?

Sam and Tacy have been married for 25 years. They have filed a joint return every year of their marriage. They have two sons Christopher and Zachary. Christopher is 19 years old and Zachary is 14 years old. Christopher lived in his parents' home from January through August and he lived in his own apartment from September through December. During the year, Christopher attended college for one month before dropping out. Christopher's living expenses totaled $12,000 for the year. Of that, Christopher paid $5,000 from income he received while working a part time job. Sam and Tacy provided the remaining $7,000 of Christopher's support. Zachary lived at home the entire year and did not earn any income. How many personal and dependency exemptions are Sam and Tacy entitled to claim for the year and for whom are they allowed to claim the exemption(s)?

By the end of year 1, Harold and Jamie Allred had been married for 30 years and have filed a joint return every year of their marriage. Their three sons, Jacob, Larry, and Andi, are ages 13, 16, and 23 respectively and all live at home and are fully supported by their parents. Andi is employed full time, earning $17,000 in year 1. How many exemptions are Harold and Jamie entitled to claim?

Which of the following statements regarding personal and dependency exemptions is false?

The Tanakas filed jointly in 2014. Their AGI is $120,000. They reported $10,000 of itemized deductions and they have two dependent children. The 2014 standard deduction amount is $12,400 and each exemption is $3,950. What is the total amount of from AGI deductions they are allowed to claim on their 2014 tax return?

A personal automobile is a capital asset.

For purposes of the qualifying child residence test, a child's temporary absence from the taxpayer's home for attending school full-time is counted as though the child lived in the taxpayer's home during the absence.

Kabuo and Melinda got married on December 15, year 1. Kabuo's salary for the year was $54,000, and Melinda's was $62,000. In addition, Kabuo received $250 of interest income, ($100 of which was from municipal bonds), and Melinda received $10,000 of alimony from a former spouse. If Kabuo and Melinda choose to file jointly, what is their year 1 gross income?

Katy has one child, Dustin, who is 18 years old at the end of the year. Dustin lived at home for three months during the year before leaving home to work full-time in another city. During the year, Dustin earned $15,000. Katy provided more than half of Dustin's support for the year. Which of the following statements regarding whether Katy may claim Dustin as a dependent for the current year is accurate?

In 2014, Brittany, who is single, cares for her father Raymond. Brittany pays the bills relating to Raymond's home. She also buys groceries and provides the rest of his support. Raymond has no gross income. Brittany received $45,000 of salary from her employer during the year. Brittany reports $3,000 of itemized deductions. What is Brittany's taxable income?

Doug and Lisa have determined that their tax liability on their joint return is $3,700. They have made prepayments of $1,000 and also are entitled to child tax credits of $2,000. What is the amount of their tax refund or taxes due?

Which of the following statements regarding for AGI tax deductions is true?

Miguel, a widower whose wife died in year 1, maintains a household for himself and his daughter who qualifies as his dependent. Miguel did not remarry. What is the most favorable filing status that Miguel qualifies for in year 3?