Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: George bought the following amounts of Stock A over the years:

George bought the following amounts of Stock A over the years: On October 12, 2016, he sold 1,200 of his shares of Stock A for $38 per share. a. How much gain/loss will George have to recognize if he...

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Q: During the current year, Ron and Anne sold the following assets

During the current year, Ron and Anne sold the following assets: a. Given that Ron and Anne have taxable income of only $20,000 (all ordinary) before considering the tax effect of their asset sales, w...

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Q: In 2016, Tom and Amanda Jackson (married filing jointly)

In 2016, Tom and Amanda Jackson (married filing jointly) have $200,000 of taxable income before considering the following events: a. On May 12, 2016, they sold a painting (art) for $110,000 that was i...

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Q: For 2016, Sherri has a short-term loss of $

For 2016, Sherri has a short-term loss of $2,500 and a long-term loss of $4,750. a. How much loss can Sherri deduct in 2016? b. How much loss will Sherri carryover to 2017, and what is the character o...

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Q: Three years ago, Adrian purchased 100 shares of stock in X

Three years ago, Adrian purchased 100 shares of stock in X Corp. for $10,000. On December 30 of year 4, Adrian sells the 100 shares for $6,000. a. Assuming Adrian has no other capital gains or losse...

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Q: Stephanie is a 12-year-old who often assists neighbors

Stephanie is a 12-year-old who often assists neighbors on weekends by babysitting their children. Calculate the 2016 standard deduction Stephanie will claim under the following independent circumstan...

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Q: Christina, who is single, purchased 100 shares of Apple Inc

Christina, who is single, purchased 100 shares of Apple Inc. stock several years ago for $3,500. During her year-end tax planning, she decided to sell 50 shares of Apple for $1,500 on December 30. How...

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Q: Arden purchased 300 shares of AMC common stock several years ago for

Arden purchased 300 shares of AMC common stock several years ago for $1,500. On April 30, Arden sold the shares of AMC common for $500 and then purchased 250 shares of AMC preferred stock two days lat...

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Q: Shaun bought 300 shares of Dental Equipment, Inc. several years

Shaun bought 300 shares of Dental Equipment, Inc. several years ago for $10,000. Currently the stock is worth $8,000. Shaun’s marginal tax rate this year is 25 percent, and he has no other capital gai...

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Q: Becky recently discovered some high-tech cooking technology that has advantages

Becky recently discovered some high-tech cooking technology that has advantages over microwave and traditional ovens. She received a patent on the technology that gives her exclusive rights to the tec...

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