Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Benton Company (BC) has one owner, who is in

Benton Company (BC) has one owner, who is in the 33% Federal income tax bracket. BC’s gross income is $395,000, and its ordinary trade or business deductions are $245,000. Compute the Federal income t...

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Q: Adelyn generated a tentative general business credit of $42,000

Adelyn generated a tentative general business credit of $42,000 for the current year. Her net regular tax liability before the general business credit is $107,000, and her tentative minimum tax is $88...

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Q: In the current year, Roger pays a $3,000

In the current year, Roger pays a $3,000 premium for high-deductible medical insurance for him and his family. In addition, he contributed $2,600 to a Health Savings Account. a. How much may Roger ded...

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Q: In the current year, Tanager Corporation (a C corporation)

In the current year, Tanager Corporation (a C corporation) had operating income of $480,000 and operating expenses of $390,000. In addition, Tanager had a long-term capital gain of $55,000 and a short...

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Q: Roberto has received various gifts over the years. He has decided

Roberto has received various gifts over the years. He has decided to dispose of the following assets he received as gifts: a. In 1951, he received land worth $32,000. The donor’s adjusted basis was $3...

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Q: Virginia owns 100% of Goshawk Company. In the current year

Virginia owns 100% of Goshawk Company. In the current year, Goshawk Company sells a capital asset (held for three years) at a loss of $40,000. In addition, Goshawk has a short-term capital gain of $18...

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Q: During 2017, Gorilla Corporation has net short-term capital gains

During 2017, Gorilla Corporation has net short-term capital gains of $15,000, net long-term capital losses of $105,000, and taxable income from other sources of $460,000. Prior years’ transactions inc...

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Q: Heron Company purchases commercial realty on November 12, 1999, for

Heron Company purchases commercial realty on November 12, 1999, for $650,000. Straight-line depreciation of $287,492 is claimed before the property is sold on February 23, 2017, for $850,000. What are...

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Q: In the current year, Wilson Enterprises, a calendar year taxpayer

In the current year, Wilson Enterprises, a calendar year taxpayer, suffers a casualty loss of $90,000. How much of the casualty loss will be deductible by Wilson under the following circumstances? a....

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Q: Tern Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, is solely owned

Tern Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, is solely owned by Jessica Ramirez. Tern’s only business since its incorporation in 2014 has been land surveying services. In Tern’s state of incorpora...

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