Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Which types of interest are deductible as itemized deductions? What limitations

Which types of interest are deductible as itemized deductions? What limitations (if any) are imposed on the deduction?

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Q: In what year(s) are points paid to acquire a

In what year(s) are points paid to acquire a loan deductible? Explain.

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Q: In 2011, Awnings, Inc., issues $200,000

In 2011, Awnings, Inc., issues $200,000 of 15%, 20-year bonds payable at par. During 2017, when Awnings' bonds are trading at 93, the company purchases and retires $100,000 par value of the bonds. Id...

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Q: Why is interest paid on a loan used to purchase municipal bonds

Why is interest paid on a loan used to purchase municipal bonds not deductible?

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Q: Inga, an attorney, completed a job for a client in

Inga, an attorney, completed a job for a client in November 2017. If she bills the client immediately, she will receive her $10,000 fee before the end of the year. By delaying the billing for a mont...

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Q: What limits are placed on deductions for charitable contributions?

What limits are placed on deductions for charitable contributions?

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Q: Explain how the deduction allowed for a charitable contribution of ordinary income

Explain how the deduction allowed for a charitable contribution of ordinary income property is different from the deduction for the donation of long-term capital gain property.

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Q: Explain the operation of the itemized deduction phase-out. What

Explain the operation of the itemized deduction phase-out. What stops a taxpayer from losing all itemized deductions under the phase-out?

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Q: What is the standard deduction amount for a dependent? Under what

What is the standard deduction amount for a dependent? Under what conditions can a dependent claim the same standard deduction as a single individual who is not a dependent?

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Q: Why did Congress enact the "kiddie tax"?

Why did Congress enact the "kiddie tax"?

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