Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: In each of the following cases determine who is taxed on the

In each of the following cases determine who is taxed on the income: a. For $200, Lee purchases an old car that is badly in need of repair. He works on the car for 3 months and spends $300 on parts t...

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Q: The United Express Company begins business in August 2017 by purchasing the

The United Express Company begins business in August 2017 by purchasing the assets listed in the table below. If United Express elects not to claim bonus depreciation, calculate the maximum MACRS dep...

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Q: Dikembe purchases 1,000 breeding hogs for $1,084

Dikembe purchases 1,000 breeding hogs for $1,084,000 in April 2017. a. What is his maximum 2017 cost-recovery deduction for the hogs? b. Dikembe's farming operation incurs a net loss this year and...

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Q: Rograin Corporation purchases turning lathes costing $1,073,000

Rograin Corporation purchases turning lathes costing $1,073,000 and buses costing $975,000 in June of the current year. The lathes are 7-year MACRS property, and the buses are 5-year MACRS property....

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Q: Baker, Inc., purchases office furniture (7-year MACRS

Baker, Inc., purchases office furniture (7-year MACRS property) costing $521,000 and a computer system (5-year MACRS property) costing $521,000 in 2017. Assuming that Baker elects not to claim bonus...

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Q: Chen Corporation purchases the following business assets during the current year:

Chen Corporation purchases the following business assets during the current year: Assuming that Chen elects not to claim bonus depreciation, what is the maximum current year cost-recovery deduction o...

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Q: Harold purchases the following business assets on the dates indicated:

Harold purchases the following business assets on the dates indicated: Date Recovery Asset Purchased Cost Period Phot...

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Q: The Gladys Corporation buys office equipment costing $658,000 on

The Gladys Corporation buys office equipment costing $658,000 on May 12, 2017. In 2020, new and improved models of the equipment make it obsolete, and Gladys sells the old equipment for $34,000 on De...

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Q: In June 2017, Copper Kettle, Inc., purchases duplicating equipment

In June 2017, Copper Kettle, Inc., purchases duplicating equipment for $541,000. a. Compare cost recovery deductions using maximum, minimum, and intermediate methods over the recovery period of the...

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Q: Why does the doctrine of constructive receipt apply only to cash basis

Why does the doctrine of constructive receipt apply only to cash basis taxpayers?

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