Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Name some of the IRS administrative pronouncements.

Name some of the IRS administrative pronouncements.

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Q: On his individual return, Al reports salary and exemptions for himself

On his individual return, Al reports salary and exemptions for himself and seven dependents. His itemized deductions consist of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and a large loss from breeding dog...

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Q: You are preparing the tax return of Bold Corporation, which had

You are preparing the tax return of Bold Corporation, which had sales of $60 million. Bold made a $1 million expenditure for which the appropriate tax treatment—deductible or capitalizable—is a gray a...

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Q: Your client, Hank Goedert, earned $100,000 of

Your client, Hank Goedert, earned $100,000 of salary and received $40,000 of dividends in the current year. His itemized deductions total $37,000. In addition, Hank received $47,000 from a relative wh...

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Q: The IRS audited the tax returns of Darryl Strawberry, a former

The IRS audited the tax returns of Darryl Strawberry, a former major league outfielder. It contended that, between 1986 and 1990, Strawberry earned $422,250 for autograph signings, appearances, and pr...

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