Question 1

The following taxes are deductible as itemized deductions with the exception of

Accepted Answer

A) state income taxes. 
B) federal income taxes. 
C) foreign real property taxes. 
D) local personal property taxes. 
A) state income taxes. 
B) federal income taxes. 
C) foreign real property taxes. 
D) local personal property taxes.

Question 2

A taxpayer can deduct a reasonable amount for small out-of-pocket (i.e.cash)donations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain when the cost of living in an institution other than a hospital may be deductible.

Accepted Answer

If an individual is living in an institu

Question 4

On September 1,of the current year,James,a cash-basis taxpayer,sells his cottage to Bill,also a cash-basis taxpayer,for $100,000.James' basis in the cottage is $65,000.The real property tax year is the calendar year.Real estate taxes on the property for the year are $3,650 and are payable in November of the current year.The sales agreement does not provide for apportionment of real estate taxes between the buyer and seller.Assume Bill pays all of the real estate taxes in the current year.The effects of this sales structure will be

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 5

During the year Jason and Kristi,cash-basis taxpayers,paid the following taxes:   What amount can Kristi and Jason claim as an itemized deduction for taxes on their federal income tax return in the current year?

Accepted Answer

A) $7,900 
B) $8,900 
C) $10,900 
D) $15,400 
A) $7,900 
B) $8,900 
C) $10,900 
D) $15,400

Question 6

A medical expense is generally deductible only in the year in which the expense is actually paid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A personal property tax based on the weight of the property is deductible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For non-cash charitable donations,an appraisal will be required for donations valued at more than

Accepted Answer

A) $250. 
B) $500. 
C) $5,000. 
D) $50,000. 
A) $250. 
B) $500. 
C) $5,000. 
D) $50,000.

Question 9

Erin's records reflect the following information: 1.Paid $200 dues to a fraternal organization (such as the Elks Club).
2)Donated stock having a fair market value of $3,500 to a qualified charitable organization.She purchased the stock 2 years earlier for $3,000.
3)Paid $1,600 cash to qualified public charitable organizations.
Erin's adjusted gross income for this year was $50,000.What is the amount of her charitable contribution deduction for the year?

Accepted Answer

A) $4,600 
B) $4,800 
C) $5,100 
D) $5,300 
A) $4,600 
B) $4,800 
C) $5,100 
D) $5,300

Question 10

A charitable contribution in excess of the deduction limit for one taxable year can be carried forward five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Itemized Deductions

The following taxes are deductible as itemized deductions with the exception of

A taxpayer can deduct a reasonable amount for small out-of-pocket (i.e.cash)donations.

Explain when the cost of living in an institution other than a hospital may be deductible.

During the year Jason and Kristi,cash-basis taxpayers,paid the following taxes: What amount can Kristi and Jason claim as an itemized deduction for taxes on their federal income tax return in the current year?

A medical expense is generally deductible only in the year in which the expense is actually paid.

A personal property tax based on the weight of the property is deductible.

For non-cash charitable donations,an appraisal will be required for donations valued at more than

A charitable contribution in excess of the deduction limit for one taxable year can be carried forward five years.

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