Questions from General Taxation


Q: What are the consequences of an employer contribution to an employee’s HSA

What are the consequences of an employer contribution to an employee’s HSA?

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Q: Rica quit her job in Austin TX and moved to Seattle WA

Rica quit her job in Austin TX and moved to Seattle WA, incurring $1,500 of moving expenses, none of which was reimbursed by her employer. Upon arriving in Seattle, she sought employment and found a p...

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Q: In January 2017, Tran incurred $1,200 of moving

In January 2017, Tran incurred $1,200 of moving expenses when he moved from Des Moines, IA, to Detroit, MI. When he moved, he had no job but found one a week after moving. He stayed on that job for tw...

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Q: Refer to Question 15. How does the tax code attempt to

Refer to Question 15. How does the tax code attempt to remedy this seeming inequity? Data from question 15: Explain why self-employed taxpayers generally pay double the amount of FICA taxes that reg...

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Q: Why is it important to distinguish between a property settlement and alimony

Why is it important to distinguish between a property settlement and alimony?

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Q: What expenses qualify as deductible educator expenses?

What expenses qualify as deductible educator expenses?

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Q: In the case of a joint return, what is the treatment

In the case of a joint return, what is the treatment of educator expenses?

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Q: List at least five items that paid preparers must not do to

List at least five items that paid preparers must not do to comply with Circular 230.

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Q: List at least five items that paid preparers must do to comply

List at least five items that paid preparers must do to comply with Circular 230.

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Q: Explain how to calculate the shared responsibility payment under the Affordable Care

Explain how to calculate the shared responsibility payment under the Affordable Care Act.

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