Questions from General Taxation


Q: Wendy is a single individual who works for MTP, Inc.

Wendy is a single individual who works for MTP, Inc. During the entire calendar year, she works in France and pays French taxes of $8,000 on her $95,000 salary. Her taxable income without considering...

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Q: During 2017, Raymond, a single individual, earned a salary

During 2017, Raymond, a single individual, earned a salary of $196,000. He also had the following items of investment income: $40,000 net short-term capital gain on sale of stock, $7,000 dividend inco...

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Q: Ashley is single and owns a sole proprietorship. Her annual premium

Ashley is single and owns a sole proprietorship. Her annual premium is $2,600 for her high-deductible medical policy with a $2,300 deductible. How much can Ashley set aside in an HSA? How much can s...

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Q: Michelle, a single individual, reports 2017 adjusted gross income of

Michelle, a single individual, reports 2017 adjusted gross income of $280,000 and has the following itemized deductions before applicable limitations: Medical expenses……………………………………………………………………………………...

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Q: Jennifer, a single individual, has a $20,000

Jennifer, a single individual, has a $20,000 loss from an S corporation, $11,000 salary from a part-time job, and $2,000 of interest income. Her itemized deductions include $4,000 interest on the $100...

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Q: Edward is single with income that places him in the 25 percent

Edward is single with income that places him in the 25 percent marginal tax bracket. He incurs interest expense of $10,000 attributable to his investment in stocks and bonds. His gross investment inco...

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Q: Differentiate a wealth tax from a wealth transfer tax and give examples

Differentiate a wealth tax from a wealth transfer tax and give examples of each.

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Q: Which of the following individuals must file a tax return in 2017

Which of the following individuals must file a tax return in 2017? a. Carolyn is single and age 66. She receives $2,000 of interest income, $3,000 of dividend income, and $6,000 in Social Security be...

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Q: Kelly Martin is divorced; her child, Barbara, lives with

Kelly Martin is divorced; her child, Barbara, lives with her and is her dependent. Kelly has the following items of income and expense: Income: Salary………………………………………………………………………………………..$ 60,000 Cash...

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Q: Jennifer and Jason Greco are married and file a joint tax return

Jennifer and Jason Greco are married and file a joint tax return. Their two dependent children (Jim, age 14 and Jessica, age 16); both live at home. The Grecos have the following income and expenses:...

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