Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Determine whether each of the following taxpayers must file a return in

Determine whether each of the following taxpayers must file a return in 2017: a. Jamie is a dependent who has wages of $4,050. b. Joel is a dependent who has interest income of $1,200 c. Martin is sel...

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Q: Bonnie opens a computer sales and repair service during the current year

Bonnie opens a computer sales and repair service during the current year. Her records show the following for the year: Sales Cash Liability Cash...

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Q: Explain why each of the following payments does or does not meet

Explain why each of the following payments does or does not meet the IRS definition of a tax: a. Jack is a licensed beautician. He pays the state $45 each year to renew his license to practice as a b...

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Q: Determine whether each of the following taxpayers must file a return in

Determine whether each of the following taxpayers must file a return in 2017: a. Felicia is a dependent who has wages of $6,200 and interest income of $225. b. Jason is a dependent who has interest in...

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Q: Determine whether each of the following individuals can be claimed as a

Determine whether each of the following individuals can be claimed as a dependent in the current year. Assume that any tests not mentioned have been satisfied. a. Nico is 20 and a full-time college s...

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Q: Determine whether each of the following individuals can be claimed as a

Determine whether each of the following individuals can be claimed as a dependent in the current year. Assume that any tests not mentioned have been satisfied. a. Victor gives his mother, Maria, $10,...

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Q: Determine the filing status in each of the following situations:

Determine the filing status in each of the following situations: a. Angela is single for most of the year. She marries Tim on December 30. b. Earl is divorced during the current year. Their son live...

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Q: Determine the 2017 filing status in each of the following situations:

Determine the 2017 filing status in each of the following situations: a. Michaela and Harrison decide to separate on October 12, 2017. Before filing their 2017 tax return on February 18, 2018, Michael...

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Q: Determine the maximum deduction from AGI in 2017 for each of the

Determine the maximum deduction from AGI in 2017 for each of the following taxpayers: a. Pedro is single and maintains a household for his father. His father is not a dependent of Pedro’s. Pedro’s i...

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Q: Determine the maximum deduction from AGI in 2017 for each of the

Determine the maximum deduction from AGI in 2017 for each of the following taxpayers: a. Selen is single and has itemized deductions for the year of $6,500. In addition, Selen's mother lives with her...

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