Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Mr. Kyle owns stock in a local publicly traded company.

Mr. Kyle owns stock in a local publicly traded company. Although the stock price has declined since he purchased it two years ago, he likes the long-term prospects for the company. If Kyle sells the s...

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Q: On January 1, year 1, Jessica received 10,000

On January 1, year 1, Jessica received 10,000 shares of restricted stock from her employer, Rocket Corporation. On that date, the stock price was $10 per share. On receiving the restricted stock, Jess...

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Q: Rafael sold an asset to Jamal. What is Rafael’s amount realized

Rafael sold an asset to Jamal. What is Rafael’s amount realized on the sale in each of the following alternative scenarios? a. Rafael received $80,000 of cash and a vehicle worth $10,000. Rafael also...

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Q: Alan Meer inherits a hotel from his grandmother, Mary, on

Alan Meer inherits a hotel from his grandmother, Mary, on February 11 of the current year. Mary bought the hotel for $730,000 three years ago. Mary deducted $27,000 of cost recovery on the hotel befor...

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Q: What is a “disqualifying disposition” of incentive stock options,

What is a “disqualifying disposition” of incentive stock options, and how does it affect employees who have exercised incentive stock options?

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Q: Compare and contrast how employers record book and tax expense for stock

Compare and contrast how employers record book and tax expense for stock options.

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Q: Hannah Tywin owns 100 shares of MM Inc. stock. She

Hannah Tywin owns 100 shares of MM Inc. stock. She sells the stock on December 11 for $25 per share. She received the stock as a gift from her Aunt Pam on March 20 of this year when the fair market va...

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Q: On September 30 of last year, Rex received some investment land

On September 30 of last year, Rex received some investment land from Holly as a gift. Holly’s adjusted basis was $50,000 and the land was valued at $40,000 at the time of the gift. Holly acquired the...

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Q: Franco converted a building from personal to business use in May 2014

Franco converted a building from personal to business use in May 2014 when the fair market value was $55,000. He purchased the building in July 2011 for $80,000. On December 15 of this year, Franco se...

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Q: Identify each of White Corporation’s following assets as an ordinary, capital

Identify each of White Corporation’s following assets as an ordinary, capital, or §1231 asset. a. Two years ago, White used its excess cash to purchase a piece of land as an investment. b. Two years...

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