Exam 12: Compensation

A section 83(b) election freezes the value of restricted stock for compensation purposes on the vesting date.The 83(b) election values the restricted stock on the grant date instead of the vesting date.

(True/False)

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Question 41

Bonnie's employer provides her with an annual dinner club membership costing $5,000.Her marginal tax rate is 25 percent.Her employer has a marginal tax rate of 35 percent.What is Bonnie's after-tax benefit?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 42

The employee's income for restricted stock is typically measured on the grant date.Income for restricted stock is typically measured on the vesting date.

(True/False)

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Question 43

Up to $5,250 of educational benefits can be excluded from an employee's compensation.

(True/False)

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Question 44

Employees complete a Form W-2 to specify their income tax withholding.Employees use Form W-4 to specify their withholding amounts.

(True/False)

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Question 45

Group-term life insurance is a fringe benefit that can be partially taxable and partially tax free.

(True/False)

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Question 46

Which of the following forms is filled out by an employee,who is a citizen,at the beginning of an employment relationship?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 47

Which of the following is false regarding a section 83(b) election?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 48

One purpose of Form W-4 is to determine an employee's withholding.

(True/False)

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Question 49

Which of the following refers to the date stock options are awarded to an employee?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

Which of the following is not an example of a taxable fringe benefit?

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Question 51

Which of the following pairs of items is not needed to calculate the after-tax proceeds for a same-day sale?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

Fringe benefits are generally a form of non-cash compensation.

(True/False)

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Question 53

Health insurance is an example of a nontaxable fringe benefit.

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Question 54

Which of the following statements regarding income tax withholding is incorrect?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 55

When an employee has more than one employer during the year and the combined compensation exceeds the Social Security wage base,the excess Social Security is treated as an additional income tax payment.

(True/False)

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Question 56

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside before-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

(True/False)

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Question 57

Employer's expense for stock options is typically recognized earlier for book than tax purposes.

(True/False)

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Question 58

Taxable fringe benefits include automobile allowances,gym memberships,and personal use tickets to the theater or sporting events.

(True/False)

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Question 59

Some employers believe that restricted stock is superior to stock options.

(True/False)

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A section 83(b) election freezes the value of restricted stock for compensation purposes on the vesting date.The 83(b) election values the restricted stock on the grant date instead of the vesting date.

Bonnie's employer provides her with an annual dinner club membership costing $5,000.Her marginal tax rate is 25 percent.Her employer has a marginal tax rate of 35 percent.What is Bonnie's after-tax benefit?

The employee's income for restricted stock is typically measured on the grant date.Income for restricted stock is typically measured on the vesting date.

Up to $5,250 of educational benefits can be excluded from an employee's compensation.

Employees complete a Form W-2 to specify their income tax withholding.Employees use Form W-4 to specify their withholding amounts.

Group-term life insurance is a fringe benefit that can be partially taxable and partially tax free.

Which of the following forms is filled out by an employee,who is a citizen,at the beginning of an employment relationship?

Which of the following is false regarding a section 83(b) election?

One purpose of Form W-4 is to determine an employee's withholding.

Which of the following refers to the date stock options are awarded to an employee?

Which of the following is not an example of a taxable fringe benefit?

Which of the following pairs of items is not needed to calculate the after-tax proceeds for a same-day sale?

Fringe benefits are generally a form of non-cash compensation.

Health insurance is an example of a nontaxable fringe benefit.

Which of the following statements regarding income tax withholding is incorrect?

When an employee has more than one employer during the year and the combined compensation exceeds the Social Security wage base,the excess Social Security is treated as an additional income tax payment.

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside before-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

Employer's expense for stock options is typically recognized earlier for book than tax purposes.

Taxable fringe benefits include automobile allowances,gym memberships,and personal use tickets to the theater or sporting events.

Some employers believe that restricted stock is superior to stock options.

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