Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Joe is a single, self-employed individual who owns his

Joe is a single, self-employed individual who owns his own business. During the current year, Joe reported $200,000 gross income and $60,000 of business expenses. He also paid $30,000 in alimony to hi...

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Q: Amy has LTCGs that are taxed at different tax rates, 15

Amy has LTCGs that are taxed at different tax rates, 15%, 25% and 28%. She also has NSTCLs that amount to less than her NLTCG. The procedure for offsetting the NSTCL against the LTCGs is favorable to...

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Q: Is there any tax advantage for an individual who has held an

Is there any tax advantage for an individual who has held an appreciated capital asset for eleven months to delay the sale of the asset? Explain.

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Q: For 2017, Mario, a single individual with no dependents,

For 2017, Mario, a single individual with no dependents, receives income of $55,000 and incurs deductible expenses of $9,000. a. What is Mario’s taxable income assuming that the expenses are deductio...

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Q: If an activity does not generate a profit in three out of

If an activity does not generate a profit in three out of five consecutive years, is it automatically deemed to be a hobby? Why or why not?

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Q: Under Sec. 280A, what constitutes personal use of a vacation

Under Sec. 280A, what constitutes personal use of a vacation home by the taxpayer?

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Q: Under Sec. 280A, how are expenses allocated to the rental

Under Sec. 280A, how are expenses allocated to the rental use of a vacation home? In what order must the expenses be deducted against the gross income of the property?

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Q: If Pam transfers an asset to Fred and the asset is subject

If Pam transfers an asset to Fred and the asset is subject to a liability that is assumed by Fred, how does Fred’s assumption of the liability affect the amount realized by Pam? How does Fred’s assump...

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Q: A corporate taxpayer plans to build a $6 million office building

A corporate taxpayer plans to build a $6 million office building during the next 18 months. How must the corporation treat the interest on debt paid or incurred during the production period?

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Q: Sam owns a small house that he rents out to students attending

Sam owns a small house that he rents out to students attending the local university. Are the expenses associated with the rental unit deductions for or from AGI?

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