Questions from General Taxation


Q: How are the terms basis, adjusted basis, and fair market

How are the terms basis, adjusted basis, and fair market value defined as they apply to the calculation of gains and losses?

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Q: What is the deadline by which contributions must be made to a

What is the deadline by which contributions must be made to a traditional IRA to obtain a tax deduction in the current year?

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Q: Jerome is single and cannot be claimed by anyone as a dependent

Jerome is single and cannot be claimed by anyone as a dependent. He is a student at a local university enrolled full-time in an MBA program. His tuition bill was $5,000. He paid the bill by withdra...

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Q: How often must employers report payroll taxes to the IRS? What

How often must employers report payroll taxes to the IRS? What form must the employer file?

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Q: What is the maximum annual contribution that can be made to a

What is the maximum annual contribution that can be made to a Coverdell Education Savings Account? Can an eligible beneficiary have more than one CESA?

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Q: What are supplemental wage payments?

What are supplemental wage payments?

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Q: How are gains (losses) from the sale of property acquired

How are gains (losses) from the sale of property acquired from a decedent taxed?

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Q: The amount of the premium tax credit is the lesser of what

The amount of the premium tax credit is the lesser of what two factors?

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Q: Why are self-employed taxpayers allowed a deduction for self-

Why are self-employed taxpayers allowed a deduction for self-employment tax in determining adjusted gross income (AGI)?

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Q: What is the FUTA tax, and at what percentage is it

What is the FUTA tax, and at what percentage is it assessed?

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