Questions from General Taxation


Q: On April 1, 2017, Paul sold a house to Amy

On April 1, 2017, Paul sold a house to Amy. The property tax on the house, which is based on a calendar year, was due September 1, 2017. Amy paid the full amount of property tax of $2,500. Calculat...

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Q: In 2016, Tomas, a single taxpayer, had $ $

In 2016, Tomas, a single taxpayer, had $ $3750 in state tax withheld from his paycheck. He properly deducted that amount on his 2016 tax return as an itemized deduction that he qualified for, thus re...

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Q: Shelby has net investment income of $18,450 and wage

Shelby has net investment income of $18,450 and wage income of $80,500. She paid investment interest expense of $19,000. What is Shelby’s deduction for investment interest expense? Explain your answ...

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Q: Jinhee purchased a ticket to a concert to raise money for the

Jinhee purchased a ticket to a concert to raise money for the local university. The ticket cost $350, but the normal cost of a ticket to this concert is $100. How much is deductible as a charitable...

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Q: In 2017, Arturo’s pleasure boat that he purchased in 2012 for

In 2017, Arturo’s pleasure boat that he purchased in 2012 for $48,500 was destroyed by a hurricane. His loss was not totally covered by his insurance. On what form(s) will Arturo report this loss?

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Q: What is the legislative process concerning tax laws? Where does tax

What is the legislative process concerning tax laws? Where does tax legislation often begin?

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Q: Reynaldo and Sonya, a married couple, had flood damage in

Reynaldo and Sonya, a married couple, had flood damage in their home due to a faulty water heater during 2017, which totally ruined the furniture that was stored in their garage. The following items w...

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Q: During the year 2017, Ricki, who is not self-

During the year 2017, Ricki, who is not self-employed and does not receive employer reimbursement for business expenses, drove her car 5,000 miles to visit clients, 10,000 miles to get to her office,...

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Q: Explain what is meant by Public Law 100-14.

Explain what is meant by Public Law 100-14.

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Q: What is administrative authority, and who publishes it?

What is administrative authority, and who publishes it?

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