Questions from General Taxation


Q: The maximum tax bases and percentages for 2017 for the two portions

The maximum tax bases and percentages for 2017 for the two portions of the self-employment tax are which of the following? Social Security Medicare a. 127,200; 12.4% Unlimited; 2.9%. b. 127,2...

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Q: Jim sells a parcel of land for $75,000 cash

Jim sells a parcel of land for $75,000 cash and the buyer assumes Jim’s liability of $10,000 on the land. Jim’s basis is $ 64,000. What is the gain or loss on the sale? a. $1,000 loss. b. $1,000gai...

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Q: Which is true regarding long-term capital gains?

Which is true regarding long-term capital gains? a. A net long-term gain can be taxed at 28%, 25%, 20%, 15% or 0%, depending on the type of gain generated. b. A net long-term loss can be offset again...

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Q: When there are a net short-term loss and a net

When there are a net short-term loss and a net long-term loss, which of the following is true? a. The entire short-term loss is used to reduce other income before the long-term loss can be used to o...

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Q: Alton received a Form 1099-B that shows a net sales

Alton received a Form 1099-B that shows a net sales price of $3,500 on the sale of 600 shares of FNP Company. He bought the stock on October 21, 2016, and sold it on October 22, 2017. His basis in t...

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Q: Amal received a Form 1099-DIV with a capital gain distribution

Amal received a Form 1099-DIV with a capital gain distribution of $210. She also received a Form 1099-B from the sale of 240 shares of AMS stock she purchased for $2,900 plus a $28 commission fee on...

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Q: Shannon bought an apartment building in July 2011for $360,000

Shannon bought an apartment building in July 2011for $360,000 and sold it for $480,000 in 2017. There was $77,994 of accumulated depreciation allowed on the apartment building. Assuming that Shannon...

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Q: Francisco, a single taxpayer, has income from his W-

Francisco, a single taxpayer, has income from his W-2 of $93,250. He also has a short-term capital loss of $7,311 a short-term capital gain of $2,100, and a long-term capital gain of $4,680. What is...

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Q: In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a

In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased them in 2008. At the time of the gift, the FMV of the stock was $29,300 and Tim’s basis was $31,000. If Ann...

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Q: In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a

In 2017 Ann received 1,000 shares of stock as a gift from her husband, Tim, who purchased them in 2008. At the time of the gift, the FMV of the stock was $29,300 and Tim’s basis was $31,000. If Ann...

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