Questions from General Taxation


Q: Nathan paid $2,750 in qualifying expenses for his daughter

Nathan paid $2,750 in qualifying expenses for his daughter who attended a community college. How much is Nathan’s lifetime learning credit without regard to AGI limitations or other credits? a. $250...

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Q: DJ and Gwen paid $3,200 in qualifying expenses for

DJ and Gwen paid $3,200 in qualifying expenses for their son, Nikko, who is a freshman attending the University of Colorado. DJ and Gwen have AGI of $170,000 and file a joint return. What is their a...

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Q: Darren paid the following expenses during November 2017 for his son Sean’s

Darren paid the following expenses during November 2017 for his son Sean’s college expenses for spring 2018 semester, which begins in January 2018: Tuition…………………..$12,000 Housing…………………….8,000 Books...

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Q: A tax rate that decreases as the tax base decreases is an

A tax rate that decreases as the tax base decreases is an example of what kind of tax rate structure? Progressive. Proportional. Regressive. d. Recessive.

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Q: Which of the following itemized deductions is not subject to the 2

Which of the following itemized deductions is not subject to the 2% limit on the Schedule A? a. Tax preparation fees. b. Safe deposit box fee. c. Gambling losses. d. Union dues and fees.

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Q: All of the following would qualify as a deductible work or job

All of the following would qualify as a deductible work or job related expense except: a. A doctor incurring expenses related to studying to become certified as a plastic surgeon. b. An accountant ta...

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Q: In 2017, high-income individuals are required to forfeit part

In 2017, high-income individuals are required to forfeit part of their itemized deductions. This effectively: a. Reduces their overall tax rate. b. Does not affect their overall tax rate. c. Increas...

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Q: For 2017, the high income taxpayer limitation percentage of the excess

For 2017, the high income taxpayer limitation percentage of the excess of AGI over the applicable threshold is: a. 3%. b. 2%. c. 1%. d. 0.

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Q: Itemized deductions are taken when a. The taxpayer wants

Itemized deductions are taken when a. The taxpayer wants to. b. They are less than the standard deduction. c. They are higher than the standard deduction. d. The standard deduction is limited by high...

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Q: What are the five types of filing status?

What are the five types of filing status?

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