Questions from General Taxation


Q: In which of the following cases may the taxpayer claim head of

In which of the following cases may the taxpayer claim head of household filing status? a. The taxpayer is single and maintains a household that is the principal place of abode of her infant son. b....

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Q: Roberta is widowed and lives in an apartment complex. She receives

Roberta is widowed and lives in an apartment complex. She receives $8,000 of social security income that she uses to pay for rent and other household expenses. The remainder of her living expenses i...

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Q: Shandra is a U.S. citizen and is the 68

Shandra is a U.S. citizen and is the 68-year-old widowed mother of Janet. After retirement, Shandra decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and move to Paris. Shandra receives $1,000 of interest income, b...

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Q: Raphael and Martina are engaged and are planning to travel to Las

Raphael and Martina are engaged and are planning to travel to Las Vegas during the 2017 Christmas season and get married around the end of the year. In 2017, Raphael expects to earn $45,000 and Marti...

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Q: Determine the amount of the standard deduction for each of the following

Determine the amount of the standard deduction for each of the following taxpayers for tax year 2017: Christina, who is single. Adrian and Carol, who are filing a joint return. Their son is blind. P...

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Q: Using the appropriate tax tables or tax rate schedules, determine the

Using the appropriate tax tables or tax rate schedules, determine the amount of tax liability in each of the following instances. a. A married couple filing jointly with taxable income of $32,991. b....

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Q: Determine the average tax rate and the marginal tax rate for each

Determine the average tax rate and the marginal tax rate for each instance in question 40. Data from question 40: Using the appropriate tax tables or tax rate schedules, determine the amount of tax...

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Q: Using the appropriate tax tables or tax rate schedules, determine the

Using the appropriate tax tables or tax rate schedules, determine the tax liability for tax year 2017 in each of the following instances. In each case, assume the taxpayer can take only the standard...

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Q: Victoria’s 2017 tax return was due on April 15, 2018,

Victoria’s 2017 tax return was due on April 15, 2018, but she did not file it until June 12, 2018. Victoria did not file an extension. The tax due on the tax return when filed was $8,500. In 2017, V...

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Q: Paul has the following information: AGI for 2017 = $

Paul has the following information: AGI for 2017 = $155,000 Withholding for 2017 = $ 24,000 Total tax for 2016= $ 29,000 Total tax for 2017= $ 33,470 a. How much must Paul pay in estimated taxes to a...

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