Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Compute the 2018 tax liability and d1e n1arginal and average tax rates

Compute the 2018 tax liability and d1e n1arginal and average tax rates for die following taxpayers (use me 2018 tax rate schedules in Appendix A for d1is purpose). a. Chandler, who files as a single t...

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Q: Before any debt cancellation, the insolvent KuhnCo holds business equipment,

Before any debt cancellation, the insolvent KuhnCo holds business equipment, its only asset, with a fair market value of SI million and related liabilities of Sl.25 million. The lender agrees to cance...

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Q: Camilo's property, with an adjusted basis of $155,000

Camilo's property, with an adjusted basis of $155,000, is condemned by the state. Camilo receives property with a fair market value of S 180,000 as compensation for the property taken. a. What is Cami...

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Q: Casper and Cecile divorced in 2018. As part of the divorce

Casper and Cecile divorced in 2018. As part of the divorce settlement, Casper transferred stock to Cecile. Casper purchased the stock for $25,000, and it had a market value of $43,000 on the date of t...

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Q: In late 2017, Randy and Rachel Erwin paid $7,

In late 2017, Randy and Rachel Erwin paid $7,000 in legal fees, adoption fees, and other expenses directly related to the adoption of an infant son, Jameson. In 2018, the year in which the adoption be...

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Q: Elizabeth makes the following interest-free loans during the year.

Elizabeth makes the following interest-free loans during the year. The relevant Federal interest rate is 5%, and none of the loans are motivated by tax avoidance. All of the loans were outstanding for...

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Q: Compute the 2018 standard deduction for the following taxpayers. a

Compute the 2018 standard deduction for the following taxpayers. a. Margie is 15 and claimed as a dependent by her parent5. She has $800 in dividend income and $1,400 in wages from a part-time job. b....

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Q: Paul and Sonja, who are married, had itemized deductions of

Paul and Sonja, who are married, had itemized deductions of $13,200 and Issue ID $400, respectively, during 2018. Paul suggests that they file separately-he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and s...

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Q: Pierre, a cash basis, unn1arried taxpayer, had $1

Pierre, a cash basis, unn1arried taxpayer, had $1,400 of state income tax withheld during 2018. Also in 2018, Pierre paid $455 that was due when he filed his 2017 state incon1e tax return and made est...

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Q: Troy's financial records for the year reflect the following:

Troy's financial records for the year reflect the following: Calculate Troy's net investment income and his current investment interest deduction. How is any potential excess investment interest ded...

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