Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Income earned by C corporations is taxed twice, once when the

Income earned by C corporations is taxed twice, once when the income is earned and again when it is distributed. If so, how is it possible that operating a business as a C corporation can reduce taxes...

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Q: a. What does the term “hazards of litigation” mean

a. What does the term “hazards of litigation” mean in the context of taxation? b. Why would the IRS or a taxpayer settle or compromise a case based on the “hazards of litigation”?

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Q: In 2001, Ellen purchased a house for $60,000

In 2001, Ellen purchased a house for $60,000 to use as her personal residence. She paid $12,000 and borrowed $48,000 from the local savings and Loan Company. In 2005 she paid $10,000 to add a room to...

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Q: On December 31, 2016, Phil purchased $20,000

On December 31, 2016, Phil purchased $20,000 of newly issued bonds of Texas Corporation for $16,568. The bonds are dated December 31, 2016. The bonds are 9%, 10-year bonds paying interest semiannually...

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Q: Martha has $40,000 AGI without considering the following information

Martha has $40,000 AGI without considering the following information. During the year, she incurs an LTCL of $10,000 and has a gain of $14,000 due to the sale of a capital asset held for more than a y...

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