Questions from General Taxation


Q: Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in

Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in a tax shelter in 1990. He also acquired a rental house in 2016, which he actively manages. During 2016, Walter’s share of the par...

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Q: Clifford Johnson has a limited partnership investment and a rental condominium.

Clifford Johnson has a limited partnership investment and a rental condominium. Clifford actively manages the rental condominium. During 2016, his share of the loss from the limited partnership was $1...

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Q: In June of 2016, Keith Silva accepts a new job with

In June of 2016, Keith Silva accepts a new job with the same employer in San Diego. He formerly commuted 12 miles to a job in Canton, OH; San Diego is 2,150 miles from his old home. He incurs the foll...

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Q: Assume Keith’s employer reimburses him $4,200 for the move

Assume Keith’s employer reimburses him $4,200 for the move. Using the information from Problem 5, calculate Keith’s moving expenses deduction using Form 3903

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Q: Lola, age 62, began receiving a $1,000

Lola, age 62, began receiving a $1,000 monthly annuity in the current year upon the death of her husband. She received eight payments in the current year. Her husband contributed $58,500 to the qualif...

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Q: Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov)

Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and redo Problem 6 using the most recent interactive Form 3903, Moving Expenses. Print out the completed Form 3903.

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Q: Sherry moved to Chicago in the current year to take a new

Sherry moved to Chicago in the current year to take a new job after being laid off from her job in San Diego. She incurred $5,000 of costs moving her household goods, $300 for a one-way airplane ticke...

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Q: Karen, 28 years old and a single taxpayer, has a

Karen, 28 years old and a single taxpayer, has a salary of $30,000 and rental income of $33,000 for the 2016 calendar tax year. Karen is covered by a pension through her employer. a. What is the maxim...

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Q: Phil and Linda are 25-year-old newlyweds and file

Phil and Linda are 25-year-old newlyweds and file a joint tax return. Linda is covered by a retirement plan at work, but Phil is not. a. Assuming Phil’s wages were $27,000 and Linda’s wages were $18,5...

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Q: What is the maximum amount a 45-year-old taxpayer

What is the maximum amount a 45-year-old taxpayer and 45-year-old spouse can put into a Traditional or Roth IRA for 2016 (assuming they have sufficient earned income, but do not have an income limitat...

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