Questions from General Taxation


Q: Go to the IRS Web site (www.irs.gov

Go to the IRS Web site (www.irs.gov) and print Form 1040 and Schedule A. Using the information in problem 70, complete these forms to the extent possible.

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Q: Janice Morgan is 17 and in her senior year of high school

Janice Morgan is 17 and in her senior year of high school. She lives with her parents at 7829 Dowry Lane, Boston, MA 02112, and they are her primary source of support and claim her as a dependent on t...

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Q: Jose (SSN 150-45-6789) and Rosanna (

Jose (SSN 150-45-6789) and Rosanna (SSN 123-45-7890) Martinez are a married couple who reside at 1234 University Drive in Coral Gables, FL 33146. They have two children: Carmen, age 19 (SSN 234-65-432...

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Q: Carl paid $40,000 to the City of Hollywood for

Carl paid $40,000 to the City of Hollywood for general revenue bonds. During the current year, he received $2,300 interest income from the bonds. Market interest rates drop, causing the value of the b...

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Q: The Board of Directors of CYZ Corporation votes to issue two shares

The Board of Directors of CYZ Corporation votes to issue two shares of stock for each share held as a stock dividend to shareholders. Just prior to the dividend, Cheryl owns 100 shares of CYZ Corporat...

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Q: Julie wins $15 million in the lottery payable over 30 years

Julie wins $15 million in the lottery payable over 30 years. In years 1 through 4, she receives annual installments of $500,000. At the beginning of year 5, Julie sells her right to receive the remain...

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Q: Jeff, a single individual, receives $5,000 interest

Jeff, a single individual, receives $5,000 interest income from Treasury bills and $18,000 in Social Security benefits. What is Jeff’s gross income?

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Q: How is gain or loss deferral usually accomplished? How is holding

How is gain or loss deferral usually accomplished? How is holding period affected by gain or loss deferral?

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Q: Carl purchased a Jaguar automobile for $60,000 to use

Carl purchased a Jaguar automobile for $60,000 to use exclusively in his business. He boasts that he can recover his cost through MACRS depreciation deductions over five years. What restrictions reduc...

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Q: Identify the brother–sister corporations given the following ownership percentages by

Identify the brother–sister corporations given the following ownership percentages by four individuals:

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