Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Isidro purchases an interest in an oil-producing property for $

Isidro purchases an interest in an oil-producing property for $100,000 on November 3. His geologist estimates 15,000 barrels of oil are recoverable. The entity sells 1,000 barrels for $20,000 during...

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Q: How is the wherewithal-to-pay concept different from the

How is the wherewithal-to-pay concept different from the ability-to-pay concept?

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Q: How does the legislative grace concept help identify amounts that qualify for

How does the legislative grace concept help identify amounts that qualify for deduction?

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Q: On June 2, 2017, Lokar Corporation purchases a patent for

On June 2, 2017, Lokar Corporation purchases a patent for $68,000 from the inventor of a new extrusion process. The patent has 12 years remaining on its legal life. Also, Lokar purchases substantial...

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Q: On April 18, 2017, Petros buys all the assets of

On April 18, 2017, Petros buys all the assets of Brigid's Muffler Shop. Included in the purchase price of $295,000 is a payment of $20,000 to Brigid not to open a competing shop in the state for a pe...

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Q: On October 1 of the current year, Lee Corporation enters negotiations

On October 1 of the current year, Lee Corporation enters negotiations with Kay Corporation to acquire a patent. The patent has 10 years remaining on its legal life. a. If Lee Corporation purchases th...

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Q: Assume that in problem 37, the United Express Company sells a

Assume that in problem 37, the United Express Company sells a truck that cost $50,000 in 2017 for $15,000 in June 2020. Assume that none of the truck was expensed in 2017. Compute the adjusted basis...

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Q: The Browser Company purchases a computer in August 2017 for $12

The Browser Company purchases a computer in August 2017 for $12,000. Browser elects not to claim bonus depreciation and does not elect to expense the asset but wants to claim the maximum depreciation...

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Q: The Browser Company purchases a computer in December 2017 for $12

The Browser Company purchases a computer in December 2017 for $12,000. This is the only depreciable personal property acquired during the year. Browser elects not to claim bonus depreciation and doe...

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Q: Larry purchases machinery for his business (7-year MACRS property

Larry purchases machinery for his business (7-year MACRS property) on April 1, at a cost of $547,000. On June 1, he spends $84,000 for equipment (5-year MACRS property). Larry does not want to claim...

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