Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Kim, a U.S. citizen and resident, owns

Kim, a U.S. citizen and resident, owns and operates a novelty goods business. During 2021, Kim reports taxable income of $115,000: $50,000 from foreign sources and $65,000 from U.S. sources. In calcul...

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Q: In 2021, Joshua and Ellen are married and file a joint

In 2021, Joshua and Ellen are married and file a joint return. Three individuals qualify as their dependents: their two children, ages 5 years and 6 months, and Ellen’s son from a previous marriage, a...

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Q: Paul and Karen Kent are married, and both are employed (

Paul and Karen Kent are married, and both are employed (Paul earns $44,000 and Karen earns $9,000 during 2021). Paul and Karen have two dependent children, both under the age of 13 (Samuel and Joy). S...

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Q: Jim and Mary Jean are married and have two dependent children under

Jim and Mary Jean are married and have two dependent children under the age of 13. Both parents are gainfully employed and during 2021 earn salaries as follows: $130,000 (Jim) and $5,200 (Mary Jean)....

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Q: Jenna, a longtime client of yours, is employed as an

Jenna, a longtime client of yours, is employed as an architect and is the president of the local Rotary chapter. To keep up to date with developments in her profession, she attends continuing educatio...

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Q: In each of the following independent situations, determine the amount of

In each of the following independent situations, determine the amount of FICA that should be withheld from the employee’s 2021 salary by the employer. a. Harry earns a $50,000 salary and files a joint...

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Q: During 2021, Greg Cruz (1401 Orangedale Road, Troy,

During 2021, Greg Cruz (1401 Orangedale Road, Troy, MI 48084) works for Maple Corporation and Gray Company. He earns $96,000 at Maple Corporation, where he is a full-time employee. Greg also works par...

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Q: Julie, a self-employed individual, is required to make

Julie, a self-employed individual, is required to make estimated payments of her tax liability for the year. Her tax liability for 2020 was $25,000, and her AGI was less than $150,000. For 2021, Julie...

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Q: a. In 2021, Maria records self-employed earnings of

a. In 2021, Maria records self-employed earnings of $135,000. Using the format illustrated in the text, compute Maria’s self-employment tax liability and the allowable income tax deduction for the sel...

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Q: Michaela owns a principal residence in Georgia, a townhouse in San

Michaela owns a principal residence in Georgia, a townhouse in San Francisco, and a yacht in Cape Cod. All of the properties have mortgages on which Michaela pays interest. What are the limitations on...

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