Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: In 2021, Megan’s sole proprietorship earns $300,000 of

In 2021, Megan’s sole proprietorship earns $300,000 of self-employment net income (after the deduction for one-half of self-employment tax). a. Calculate the maximum amount that Megan can deduct for c...

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Q: Jong, age 29, is unmarried and is an active participant

Jong, age 29, is unmarried and is an active participant in a qualified retirement plan. Her modified AGI is $68,000 in 2021. a. Calculate the amount Jong can contribute to a traditional IRA and the am...

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Q: Answer the following independent questions with respect to a deductible IRA and

Answer the following independent questions with respect to a deductible IRA and § 401(k) contributions for 2021. a. Govind, age 31, earns a salary of $26,000 and is not an active participant in any ot...

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Q: Answer the following independent questions with respect to traditional IRA contributions for

Answer the following independent questions with respect to traditional IRA contributions for 2021. a. Juan, age 41, earns a salary of $28,000 and is not an active participant in any other qualified pl...

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Q: Carri and Dane, ages 34 and 32, respectively, have

Carri and Dane, ages 34 and 32, respectively, have been married for 11 years, and both are active participants in employer qualified retirement plans. Their total AGI in 2021 is $201,000, and they ear...

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Q: Samuel, age 32, loses his job in a corporate downsizing

Samuel, age 32, loses his job in a corporate downsizing. As a result of his termination, he receives a distribution of the balance in his § 401(k) account of $20,000 ($25,000 2 $5,000 Federal income t...

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Q: Rosa exercises ISOs for 100 shares of Copper Corporation common stock at

Rosa exercises ISOs for 100 shares of Copper Corporation common stock at the option price of $100 per share on May 21, 2021, when the fair market value is $120 per share. She sells the 100 shares of c...

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Q: On November 19, 2019, Rex is granted a nonqualified stock

On November 19, 2019, Rex is granted a nonqualified stock option to purchase 100 shares of Tan Company. On that date, the stock is selling for $8 per share, and the option price is $9 per share. Rex e...

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Q: Refer to Form 4797 near the end of this chapter. Where

Refer to Form 4797 near the end of this chapter. Where would a $1231 loss be entered on the form?

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Q: Garnet incurs the following capital asset transactions during the year.

Garnet incurs the following capital asset transactions during the year. Long-term capital gain ……………………………………………..$8,000 Short-term capital gain ……………………………………………….3,000 Further, Garnet has an excess...

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