Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Stuart, an insurance salesperson, is arrested for allegedly robbing a

Stuart, an insurance salesperson, is arrested for allegedly robbing a convenience store. He hires an attorney who is successful in getting the charges dropped. Is the attorney’s fee deductible? Explai...

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Q: Gordon anticipates that being positively perceived by the individual who is elected

Gordon anticipates that being positively perceived by the individual who is elected mayor will be beneficial for his business. Therefore, he contributes to the campaigns of both the Democratic and the...

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Q: During the current year, Robert pays the following amounts associated with

During the current year, Robert pays the following amounts associated with his own residence: Property taxes………………………………………$3, 000 Mortgage interest…………………………………..8, 000 Repairs…………………………………………………..1...

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Q: Determine Hazel’s gross income from the following receipts for the year:

Determine Hazel’s gross income from the following receipts for the year: Gain on sale of Augusta County bonds…………………………………………..$800 Interest on U.S. government savings bonds……………………………………400 Interest...

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Q: Amos is a self-employed tax attorney. He and Monica

Amos is a self-employed tax attorney. He and Monica, his employee, attend a conference in Dallas sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs. The following expenses are incurred during the trip: a....

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Q: Daniel, age 38, is single and has the following income

Daniel, age 38, is single and has the following income and expenses in 2017. Salary income………………………………………………………………………………………..$60,000 Net rent income……………………………………………………………………………………….6, 000 Dividend i...

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Q: Janice, age 22, is a student who earns $10

Janice, age 22, is a student who earns $10,000 working part-time at the college ice cream shop in 2017. She has no other income. Her medical expenses for the year total $3,000. During the year, she su...

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Q: A list of the items that Peggy sold and the losses she

A list of the items that Peggy sold and the losses she incurred during the current tax year is as follows: Yellow, Inc. stock………………………………………………………..$ 1,600 Peggy’s personal use SUV………………………………………………8...

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Q: Duck, an accrual basis corporation, sponsored a rock concert on

Duck, an accrual basis corporation, sponsored a rock concert on December 29, 2017. Gross receipts were $300,000. The following expenses were incurred and paid as indicated: Because the coliseum was...

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Q: Doug incurred and paid the following expenses during the year:

Doug incurred and paid the following expenses during the year: • $50 for a ticket for running a red light while he was commuting to work. • $100 for a ticket for parking in a handicapped parking space...

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