Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: When a corporation receives a dividend from another corporation does the dividend

When a corporation receives a dividend from another corporation does the dividend generate a book-tax difference to the dividend-receiving corporation (ignore the dividends received deduction)? Explai...

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Q: : What are the elements that define a tax planning strategy as

What are the elements that define a tax planning strategy as it applies to determining if a valuation allowance is necessary? Provide an example where a tax planning strategy may be necessary to avoi...

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Q: Describe how goodwill recognized in an asset acquisition leads to temporary book

Describe how goodwill recognized in an asset acquisition leads to temporary book-tax differences.

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Q: Describe the book-tax differences that arise from incentive stock options

Describe the book-tax differences that arise from incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options granted before ASC 718 became effective.

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Q: Describe the book-tax differences that arise from incentive stock options

Describe the book-tax differences that arise from incentive stock options granted after ASC 718 became effective.

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Q: Describe the book-tax differences that arise from nonqualified stock options

Describe the book-tax differences that arise from nonqualified stock options granted after ASC 718 became effective.

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Q: How do corporations account for capital gains and losses for tax purposes

How do corporations account for capital gains and losses for tax purposes? How is this different from the way individuals account for capital gains and losses?

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Q: What are the common book-tax differences relating to accounting for

What are the common book-tax differences relating to accounting for capital gains and losses? Do these differences create favorable or unfavorable book-to-tax adjustments?

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Q: What is the carryback and carryover period for a net operating loss

What is the carryback and carryover period for a net operating loss? Does it depend on the size of the corporation? Explain.

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Q: What must a decision maker consider when deciding whether to carry back

What must a decision maker consider when deciding whether to carry back a net operating loss or to elect to forgo the carryback?

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