Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: John and Ellen Brite (SSN 000-00-1111 and

John and Ellen Brite (SSN 000-00-1111 and 000-00-2222, respectively) are married and file a joint return. They have no dependents. John owns an unincorporated specialty electrical lighting retail stor...

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Q: Tim and Monica Nelson are married, file a joint return,

Tim and Monica Nelson are married, file a joint return, and are your newest tax clients. They provide you with the following information relating to their 2017 tax return: 1. Tim works as a pediatric...

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Q: Dean makes a pledge of $30,000 to a local

Dean makes a pledge of $30,000 to a local college. The college is willing to accept either cash or marketable securities in fulfillment of the pledge. Dean owns stock in Ajax Corporation worth $30,000...

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Q: During the current year, Juan, a single individual, has

During the current year, Juan, a single individual, has AGI of $124,000 before taking into account any passive activity losses. He also actively participates and owns 100% of activity A, which is a re...

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Q: On December 1, 2017, Rebecca Ward, a single taxpayer

On December 1, 2017, Rebecca Ward, a single taxpayer, comes to you for tax advice. At the end of every year, she donates $5,000 to charity. She has no other itemized deductions. This year, she plans t...

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Q: Brian Brown, an executive at a manufacturing enterprise, comes to

Brian Brown, an executive at a manufacturing enterprise, comes to you on December 1 of the current year for tax advice. He has agreed to donate a small tract of land to the Rosepark Community College....

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Q: For several years, you have prepared the tax return for Alpha

For several years, you have prepared the tax return for Alpha Corporation, a closely held corporation engaged in manufacturing garden tools. On February 20 of the current year, Bill Johnson, the presi...

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Q: In 2015, the Margate Corporation acquired an automobile with a cost

In 2015, the Margate Corporation acquired an automobile with a cost of $30,000 for use in its business. Shortly thereafter, Margate Corporation experienced a decline in sales. Several employees were l...

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Q: a. For which persons may a taxpayer deduct medical expenses?

a. For which persons may a taxpayer deduct medical expenses? b. In the case of children of divorced parents, must the parent who is entitled to the dependency exemption pay the medical expenses of th...

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Q: What is the definition of medical care for purposes of the medical

What is the definition of medical care for purposes of the medical care deduction?

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