Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: As a political consultant for an aspiring politician, you have been

As a political consultant for an aspiring politician, you have been hired to evaluate the following statements that pertain to capital gains and losses. Evaluate the statement and provide at least a o...

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Q: Explain the distinction between income and gross income.

Explain the distinction between income and gross income.

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Q: Mr. and Mrs. Pickens purchased a used piano in Y1

Mr. and Mrs. Pickens purchased a used piano in Y1 for their young son who had started taking piano lessons. In Y8 while cleaning the piano, Mrs. Pickens discovered $4,800 of old currency. They exchang...

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Q: Why was pay-as-you-go withholding needed in

Why was pay-as-you-go withholding needed in 1943?

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Q: Your client, Apex Corporation, entered into an agreement with an

Your client, Apex Corporation, entered into an agreement with an executive to purchase his personal residence at its current FMV in the event that his employment is terminated by the company during a...

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Q: Katie and Alan are avid boaters and water skiers. They also

Katie and Alan are avid boaters and water skiers. They also enjoy parasailing. This year, they started a new parasailing venture to give rides to patrons. Katie and Alan are bothemployed full-time in...

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Q: Juan helps support his mother Maria, his son Jose, and

Juan helps support his mother Maria, his son Jose, and a niece Norma. How many dependency exemptions can Juan claim given these additional facts? Maria lives with Juan. She receives $12,000 of Social...

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Q: Betty incurs the following transactions during the current year. Without considering

Betty incurs the following transactions during the current year. Without considering the transactions, her 2017 AGI is $40,000. Analyze the transactions and answer the following questions: • On March...

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Q: How might the current treatment of capital losses discourage an individual investor

How might the current treatment of capital losses discourage an individual investor from purchasing stock of a high-risk, start-up company?

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Q: Under what circumstances would a taxpayer use both the cash method and

Under what circumstances would a taxpayer use both the cash method and the accrual method of accounting at the same time?

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