Questions from General Taxation


Q: Which of the following itemized deductions is not allowed for AMT?

Which of the following itemized deductions is not allowed for AMT? a. Medical expenses. b. Taxes. c. Charitable contributions. d. Interest on loan to purchase principal residence.

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Q: Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the medical

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the medical expense deduction? a. Medical expenses are not deductible for AMT. b. The medical expense deduction is decreased for AMT. c. Th...

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Q: Paul reported the following itemized deductions on his 2019 tax return.

Paul reported the following itemized deductions on his 2019 tax return. His AGI for 2019 was $65,000. The mortgage interest is all qualified mortgage interest to purchase his personal residence. For A...

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Q: After computing all tax preferences and AMT adjustments, Phillip and his

After computing all tax preferences and AMT adjustments, Phillip and his wife Carmin have AMTI of $1,210,000. If Phillip and Carmin file a joint tax return, what exemption amount can they claim for AM...

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Q: Carmin performs services in exchange for a 25% interest in Real

Carmin performs services in exchange for a 25% interest in Real Estate Rental Partnership. The services were worth $15,000. The tax implications to Carmin are: a. No taxable income and a partnership...

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Q: Billy contributes land with an FMV of $7,000 and

Billy contributes land with an FMV of $7,000 and a basis of $3,000 to ABCD Partnership in return for a 5% partnership interest in the partnership. Billy’s basis in the partnership: a. Is $0. b. Is $3...

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Q: Billy contributes land with an FMV of $7,000 and

Billy contributes land with an FMV of $7,000 and a basis of $3,000 to ABCD Partnership in return for a 5% partnership interest in the partnership. ABCD’s basis in the land: a. Is $0. b. Is $3,000. c....

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Q: Jake has a Schedule C (that reports on the cash basis

Jake has a Schedule C (that reports on the cash basis of accounting) with the following assets: Jake contributes these assets to form AJ Partnership and receives a 50% interest. His basis in the par...

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