Question 1

Jim and Anna are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their effective tax rate is:

Accepted Answer

A) 18.6% 
B) 19.9% 
C) 24.8% 
D) 24.0% 
E) 32.0% 
A) 18.6% 
B) 19.9% 
C) 24.8% 
D) 24.0% 
E) 32.0%

Question 2

Bob and Linda are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their marginal tax rate is:

Accepted Answer

A) 18.6% 
B) 19.9% 
C) 22.0% 
D) 24.0% 
E) 26.8% 
A) 18.6% 
B) 19.9% 
C) 22.0% 
D) 24.0% 
E) 26.8%

Question 3

A regressive tax rate structure is defined as a tax in which the average tax rate decreases as the tax base increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A state sales tax levied on all goods and services sold is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) progressive tax. 
B) regressive tax. 
C) proportional tax. 
D) value added tax. 
A) progressive tax. 
B) regressive tax. 
C) proportional tax. 
D) value added tax.

Question 5

Indicate which of the following statements concerning the following tax rate structures is/are correct.
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$\begin{array}{lcc}
& \text { When Income } & \text { Total Tax } \
&\text { Equals } &\text { Equals }  \
\text { Structure \#1 } & 10,000 & 750 \
& 100,000 & 6,000 \
& & \
\text { Structure \#2 } & 15,000 & 900 \
& 75,000 & 4,000 \
& & \
\text { Structure \#3 } & 13,000 & 1,200 \
& 86,000 & 9,600
\end{array}$
I.Tax Structure #1 is regressive.
II.Tax Structure #1 is proportional
III.Tax Structure #2 is progressive.
IV.Tax Structure #3 is progressive
?

Accepted Answer

A) Only statement I is correct. 
B) Only statement III is correct. 
C) Statements I and IV are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct. 
E) Statements I, II, and IV are correct. 
A) Only statement I is correct. 
B) Only statement III is correct. 
C) Statements I and IV are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct. 
E) Statements I, II, and IV are correct.

Question 6

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-A tax rate that increases as the tax base increases.

Accepted Answer

A) Average tax rate 
B) Effective tax rate 
C) Horizontal equity 
D) Marginal tax rate 
E) Progressive rate structure
F)Proportional rate structure
G)Regressive rate structure
H)Tax avoidance
I)Tax evasion
J)Vertical equity 
A) Average tax rate 
B) Effective tax rate 
C) Horizontal equity 
D) Marginal tax rate 
E) Progressive rate structure
F)Proportional rate structure
G)Regressive rate structure
H)Tax avoidance
I)Tax evasion
J)Vertical equity

Question 7

Betty is a single individual. In 2018, she receives $5,000 of tax-exempt income in addition to her salary and other investment income. Betty's 2018 tax return showed the following information:
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$$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Gross income } & \$ 90,000 \
\text { Deductions for adjusted gross income } & ( 4,000 ) \
\text { Adjusted gross income } & \$ 86,000 \
\text { Itemized deductions } & \$ ( 14,400 ) \
\text { Taxable income } & \$ 71,600 \
\text { Income tax } & \$ 11,692 \
\text { Less: Income tax withheld from wages } & ( 11,744 ) \
\text { Refund } & \$ 52
\end{array}$$
Which of the following statements concerning Betty's tax rates is (are) correct?
I.Betty's average tax rate is 16.3%.
II.Betty's average tax rate is 15.3%.
III.Betty's effective tax rate is 16.3%.
IV.Betty's effective tax rate is 15.3%.
?

Accepted Answer

A) Statements I and III are correct. 
B) Statements I and IV are correct. 
C) Statements II and III are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct. 
A) Statements I and III are correct. 
B) Statements I and IV are correct. 
C) Statements II and III are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct.

Question 8

What type of tax rate structure is indicated in the following example? Explain.
 $\begin{array}{cc}
 \text { When income equals}& \text { Total tax equals}\
\$ 10,000 & \$ 300 \
\$ 75,000 & \$ 4,500 \
\$ 100,000 & \$ 8,000
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

The rate structure is progress

Question 9

Indicate which of the following statements concerning the following tax rate structures is/are correct.
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$$\begin{array} { c c c } 
& \text { When Income } & \text { Total Tax } \
&\text { Equals } &\text { Equals }  \
\text { Structure \#1 } & 10,000 & 600 \
& 100,000 & 5,000 \
\text { Structure \#2 } & 15,000 & 900\
& 75,000 & 4,500   \
\
\text { Structure \#3 } & 13,000 &975 \
& 86,000 & 6,600 \

\end{array}$$
I.Tax Structure #1 is proportional.
II.Tax Structure #1 is regressive
III.Tax Structure #2 is progressive.
IV.Tax Structure #3 is progressive
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Accepted Answer

A) Only statement I is correct. 
B) Only statement III is correct. 
C) Statements I and II are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct. 
E) Statements I, II, and IV are correct. 
A) Only statement I is correct. 
B) Only statement III is correct. 
C) Statements I and II are correct. 
D) Statements II and IV are correct. 
E) Statements I, II, and IV are correct.

Question 10

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-A tax rate that decreases as the tax base increases.

Accepted Answer

A) Average tax rate 
B) Effective tax rate 
C) Horizontal equity 
D) Marginal tax rate 
E) Progressive rate structure
F)Proportional rate structure
G)Regressive rate structure
H)Tax avoidance
I)Tax evasion
J)Vertical equity 
A) Average tax rate 
B) Effective tax rate 
C) Horizontal equity 
D) Marginal tax rate 
E) Progressive rate structure
F)Proportional rate structure
G)Regressive rate structure
H)Tax avoidance
I)Tax evasion
J)Vertical equity

Jim and Anna are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their effective tax rate is:

Bob and Linda are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their marginal tax rate is:

A regressive tax rate structure is defined as a tax in which the average tax rate decreases as the tax base increases.

A state sales tax levied on all goods and services sold is an example of a

Match each term with the correct statement below. -A tax rate that increases as the tax base increases.

What type of tax rate structure is indicated in the following example? Explain. When income equals Total tax equals \ 10,000 \ 300 \ 75,000 \ 4,500 \ 100,000 \ 8,000

Match each term with the correct statement below. -A tax rate that decreases as the tax base increases.

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Introduction to Business Expenses

Business Expenses

Losses-Deductions and Limitations

Taxation of Individuals

Acquisitions of Property

Cost Recovery on Property: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization

Property Dispositions

Non-Recognition Transactions

Choice of Business Entity-General Tax and Nontax Factorsformation

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Exam 1: Federal Income Taxation-An Overview

Jim and Anna are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their effective tax rate is:

Bob and Linda are married and have a 2018 taxable income of $280,000. They also received $20,000 of tax-exempt income. Their marginal tax rate is:

A regressive tax rate structure is defined as a tax in which the average tax rate decreases as the tax base increases.

A state sales tax levied on all goods and services sold is an example of a

Match each term with the correct statement below. -A tax rate that increases as the tax base increases.

What type of tax rate structure is indicated in the following example? Explain. When income equals Total tax equals \ 10,000 \ 300 \ 75,000 \ 4,500 \ 100,000 \ 8,000

Match each term with the correct statement below. -A tax rate that decreases as the tax base increases.

Income Tax Concepts

Income Sources

Income Exclusions

Introduction to Business Expenses

Business Expenses

Losses-Deductions and Limitations

Taxation of Individuals

Acquisitions of Property

Cost Recovery on Property: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization

Property Dispositions

Non-Recognition Transactions

Choice of Business Entity-General Tax and Nontax Factorsformation

Choice of Business Entity-Operations and Distributions

Choice of Business Entity-Other Considerations

Tax Research

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