Exam 10: Deductions and Losses: Certain Itemized Deductions

Zeke made the following donations to qualified charitable organizations during the year: ​ 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 charitable contribution deduction for the year is:

Brad,who uses the cash method of accounting,lives in a state that imposes an income tax (including withholding from wages).On April 14,2017,he files his state return for 2016,paying an additional $600 in state income taxes.During 2017,his withholdings for state income tax purposes amount to $3,550.On April 13,2018,he files his state return for 2017 claiming a refund of $800.Brad receives the refund on June 3,2018.If he itemizes deductions,how much may Brad claim as a deduction for state income taxes on his Federal income tax return for calendar year 2017 (filed in April 2018)?

Pedro's child attends a school operated by the church the family attends.Pedro made a donation of $1,000 to the church in lieu of the normal registration fee of $200.In addition,Pedro paid the regular tuition of $6,000 to the school.Based on this information,what is Pedro's charitable contribution?

Points paid by the owner of a personal residence to refinance an existing mortgage must be capitalized and amortized over the life of the new mortgage.

Charles,who is single and age 61,had AGI of $400,000 during 2017.He incurred the following expenses and losses during the year. Compute Charles's total itemized deductions for the year.

A physician recommends a private school for Ellen's dependent child.Because of the physician's recommendation,the cost of the private school will qualify as a medical expense deduction (subject to percentage limitations).

Samuel,a 36 year old individual who has been physically handicapped for a year,paid $15,000 for the installation of wheelchair ramps,support bars,railings,and widening doorways in his personal residence.These improvements increased the value of his personal residence by $4,000.How much of Samuel's expenditures qualify as a medical expense deduction (subject to the 10%-of-AGI floor)? Explain.

In 2017,Boris pays a $3,800 premium for high-deductible medical insurance for himself and his family.In addition,he contributes $3,400 to a Health Savings Account.Which of the following statements is true?

Diane contributed a parcel of land to the United Way.In addition,she contributed bibles and song books from her proprietorship's book store inventory to First Church,a qualified charitable organization.Should Diane's charitable contribution deduction for these contributions be determined by the basis or fair market value of the contributed items?

For the past several years,Jeanne and her two sisters have taken turns claiming a dependency exemption deduction for their mother under a multiple support agreement.This year Jeanne will be entitled to the exemption,and her mother needs money for surgery and new eyeglasses.Should Jeanne pay for the medical expenses as her share of her mother's expenses? How would this benefit Jeanne?

In April 2017,Bertie,a calendar year cash basis taxpayer,had to pay the state of Michigan additional income tax for 2016.Even though it relates to 2016,for Federal income tax purposes the payment qualifies as a tax deduction for tax year 2017.

In the current year,Jerry pays $8,000 to become a charter member of Mammoth University's Athletic Council.The membership ensures that Jerry will receive choice seating at all of Mammoth's home basketball games.Also this year,Jerry pays $2,200 (the regular retail price) for season tickets for himself and his wife.For these items,how much qualifies as a charitable contribution?

Brad,who would otherwise qualify as Faye's dependent,had gross income of $9,000 during the year.Faye,who had AGI of $120,000,paid the following medical expenses in 2017: ​ Faye has a medical expense deduction of:

Ronaldo contributed stock worth $12,000 to the Children's Protective Agency,a qualified charity.He acquired the stock 20 months ago for $7,000.He may deduct $7,000 as a charitable contribution deduction (subject to percentage limitations).

During the year,Victor spent $300 on bingo games sponsored by his church.If all profits went to the church,Victor has a charitable contribution deduction of $300.

Barry and Larry,who are brothers,are equal owners in Chickadee Corporation.On July 1,2017,each loans the corporation $10,000 at an annual interest rate of 10%.Both shareholders are on the cash method of accounting,while Chickadee Corporation is on the accrual method.All parties use the calendar year for tax purposes.On June 30,2018,Chickadee repays the loans of $20,000 together with the specified interest of $2,000.How much of the interest can Chickadee Corporation deduct in 2017?

Nancy paid the following taxes during the year: ​ Nancy sold her personal residence on June 30 of this year under an agreement in which the real estate taxes were not prorated between the buyer and the seller.What amount qualifies as a deduction from AGI for Nancy?

Linda,who has AGI of $120,000 in the current year,contributes stock in Mauve Corporation (a publicly traded corporation) to the Salvation Army,a qualified charitable organization.The stock is worth $65,000,and Linda acquired it as an investment four years ago at a cost of $50,000. a.What is the total amount that Linda can deduct as a charitable contribution, assuming she carries over any disallowed contribution from the current year to future years? b.Describe the restrictions that apply when calculating the deduction in the carryover years.

For all of the current year,Randy (a calendar year taxpayer) allowed the Salvation Army to use a building he owns rent-free.The building normally rents for $24,000 a year.Randy will be allowed a charitable contribution deduction this year of $24,000.

Joe,who is in the 33% tax bracket this year,expects to retire next year and be in the 25% tax bracket.He plans to donate $50,000 to his church.Because he will not have the cash available until next year,Joe donates land (long-term capital gain property) with a basis of $10,000 and fair market value of $50,000 to the church in December of the current year.He reacquires the land for $50,000 in February of next year.Discuss Joe's tax objectives and all tax issues related to his actions.