Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: What limitations are placed on self-employed individuals for contributions made

What limitations are placed on self-employed individuals for contributions made to defined contribution H.R. 10 plans? Must self-employed individuals cover their full-time employees if an H.R. 10 plan...

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Q: Discuss the essential differences between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA

Discuss the essential differences between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA.

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Q: Would you be more favorably inclined to advise a 30-year

Would you be more favorably inclined to advise a 30-year-old individual to establish a traditional deductible IRA or a Roth IRA? Explain. Consider any tax problems involved if the IRA funds are needed...

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Q: Donna is an attorney who renders volunteer legal services to a Legal

Donna is an attorney who renders volunteer legal services to a Legal Aid Society, which provides legal advice to low-income individuals. The Legal Aid Society is a qualified charitable organization. D...

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Q: Your client, Charley Long, age 40, has requested your

Your client, Charley Long, age 40, has requested your advice with respect to his IRA. He has a traditional IRA with a balance of $250,000 and his current AGI is $150,000. He expects his income to incr...

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Q: On September 30 of the current year, Fox Corporation files for

On September 30 of the current year, Fox Corporation files for bankruptcy. At the time, it estimates that the total FMV of its assets is $725,000, whereas the total amount of its outstanding debt amou...

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Q: Sally, who is single and age 40, made deductible IRA

Sally, who is single and age 40, made deductible IRA contributions in several early years, but has not been eligible to make deductible IRA contributions for the last 5 years because she is covered un...

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Q: Discuss the major features of a Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA

Discuss the major features of a Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA).

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Q: The owner of an unincorporated small business is considering whether to establish

The owner of an unincorporated small business is considering whether to establish a simplified employee pension (SEP) plan for its employees. a. What nontax factors might make a SEP attractive as an...

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Q: Georgia is an executive who recently completed an assignment with her employer

Georgia is an executive who recently completed an assignment with her employer at an away-from-home location. It was realistically expected that the assignment would be completed in 15 months but the...

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