Questions from General Taxation


Q: Rocky Jackson, a friend of yours, just started a new

Rocky Jackson, a friend of yours, just started a new job. He is attempting to fill out Form W-4 and has asked for your help. He would like to receive a large refund when he files his return and would...

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Q: The Au Natural Clothing Factory has changed its year-end from

The Au Natural Clothing Factory has changed its year-end from a calendar year-end to March 31, with permission from the IRS. The income for its short period from January 1 to March 31 is $24,000. Calc...

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Q: During 2016, William purchases the following capital assets for use in

During 2016, William purchases the following capital assets for use in his catering business: New passenger automobile (September 30) ………. $21,500 Baking equipment (June 30) …………………………………6,500 Assum...

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Q: On February 2, 2016, Alexandra purchases a personal computer for

On February 2, 2016, Alexandra purchases a personal computer for her home. The computer cost $2,800. Alexandra uses the computer 80 percent of the time in her accounting business, and the remaining 20...

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Q: On September 14, 2016, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that

On September 14, 2016, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that is used 75 percent in his accounting business. The automobile has a basis for depreciation purposes of $43,000, and Jay uses the accele...

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Q: During 2016, Palo Fiero purchases the following property for use in

During 2016, Palo Fiero purchases the following property for use in his calendar year-end manufacturing business: Palo uses the accelerated depreciation method under MACRS, if available, and does no...

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

Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and assuming bonus depreciation is used, redo Problem 15, using the most recent interactive Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. Print out the completed Form 4...

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Q: Tom has a successful business with $100,000 of taxable

Tom has a successful business with $100,000 of taxable income before the election to expense in 2016. He purchases one new asset in 2016, a new machine which is 7-year MACRS property and costs $25,000...

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Q: Deborah purchases a new $32,000 car in 2016 to

Deborah purchases a new $32,000 car in 2016 to use exclusively in her business. If Deborah does not elect to expense but does take bonus depreciation in 2016 and holds the car until it is fully deprec...

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Q: Derek purchases a small business from Art on July 1, 2016

Derek purchases a small business from Art on July 1, 2016. He paid the following amounts for the business: Fixed assets ………………………………. $220,000 Goodwill …………………………………... 50,000 Covenant not to com...

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