Questions from General Taxation


Q: For each of the following cases, determine the amount of capital

For each of the following cases, determine the amount of capital gain or loss to report in each year (after taking into account any applicable carrybacks) and the capital loss carryforward to 2019, if...

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Q: Henry, who earned $115,920 during 2019, is

Henry, who earned $115,920 during 2019, is paid on a monthly basis, is married, and claims four allowances. Use the percentage method table in the Appendix to this chapter. a. What is Henry’s federal...

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Q: Roberto’s salary is $133,200 in 2019. Roberto is

Roberto’s salary is $133,200 in 2019. Roberto is paid on a semimonthly basis, is single, and claims one allowance. Use the percentage method table in the Appendix to this chapter. a. What is Roberto...

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Q: Baker Company is trying to determine how often it needs to deposit

Baker Company is trying to determine how often it needs to deposit payroll taxes for calendar year 2019. The company made the following quarterly payroll tax deposits during the last two years: Quart...

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Q: Why is it important to determine if the taxpayer has dependents to

Why is it important to determine if the taxpayer has dependents to be claimed on the income tax return?

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Q: Leonard invests $10,000 cash in an equipment-leasing

Leonard invests $10,000 cash in an equipment-leasing activity for a 15% share in the business. The 85% owner is Rebecca, who contributes $10,000 and borrows $75,000 to put in the business. Only Rebecc...

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Q: Reid’s personal residence is condemned on September 12, 2019, as

Reid’s personal residence is condemned on September 12, 2019, as part of a plan to add two lanes to the existing highway. His adjusted basis is $300,000. He receives condemnation proceeds of $340,000...

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Q: Jacob Turner hired Jen Hatcher as a housekeeper starting on January 2

Jacob Turner hired Jen Hatcher as a housekeeper starting on January 2 at $750 monthly. Jacob does not withhold any federal taxes. Assume that Jen is not a housekeeper for anyone else. Assume that Jaco...

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Q: Lauprechta Inc. has the following employees on payroll: /

Lauprechta Inc. has the following employees on payroll: Complete the table for taxes to be withheld for each pay period.

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Q: On February 1, 2019, a 39-year-old

On February 1, 2019, a 39-year-old widow buys a new residence for $150,000. Three months later, she sells her old residence for $310,000 (adjusted basis of $120,000). Selling expenses totaled $21,000....

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