Questions from General Taxation


Q: On February 4, 2017 Jackie purchased and placed in service a

On February 4, 2017 Jackie purchased and placed in service a car she purchased for $21,500. The car was used exclusively for her business. Compute Jackie’s cost recovery deduction in 2017 assuming n...

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Q: Rueben acquires a warehouse on September 1, 2017, for $

Rueben acquires a warehouse on September 1, 2017, for $3 million. On March 1, 2021, he sells the warehouse. Determine Rueben’s cost recovery for 2017 through 2021.

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Q: Jennifer is age 50 and is seeking your advice. She has

Jennifer is age 50 and is seeking your advice. She has a traditional IRA with a balance of $100,000 and is considering whether to convert it (roll it over) to a Roth IRA. She has sufficient money in...

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Q: Use the information from problem 62. Would your advice change if

Use the information from problem 62. Would your advice change if the fact(s) changed in each of the following independent instances? Why or why not? a. Jennifer cannot cash the CDs and would need...

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Q: What is meant by an expected return on an annuity contract?

What is meant by an expected return on an annuity contract? How do you calculate expected return for a single person?

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Q: Discuss the definition of a trade or business. Why does it

Discuss the definition of a trade or business. Why does it matter whether a taxpayer is classified as an employee or as self-employed?

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Q: Discuss the concepts of ordinary, necessary, and reasonable in relation

Discuss the concepts of ordinary, necessary, and reasonable in relation to trade or business expenses.

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Q: Discuss the three categories of vacation home rentals. Include in your

Discuss the three categories of vacation home rentals. Include in your discussion how personal use of the property affects the reporting of income and losses of vacation homes.

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Q: On what form is depreciation reported, and how does it relate

On what form is depreciation reported, and how does it relate to other forms such as Schedules C, E, F, and Form 2106?

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Q: On what type of property is depreciation allowed?

On what type of property is depreciation allowed?

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