Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: What is the limitation on a deductible IRA contribution for 2016?

What is the limitation on a deductible IRA contribution for 2016?

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Q: Compare the minimum distribution requirements for traditional IRAs to those of Roth

Compare the minimum distribution requirements for traditional IRAs to those of Roth IRAs.

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Q: How are qualified distributions from Roth IRAs taxed? How are nonqualified

How are qualified distributions from Roth IRAs taxed? How are nonqualified distributions taxed?

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Q: Compare and contrast the minimum vesting requirements for defined benefit plans and

Compare and contrast the minimum vesting requirements for defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.

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Q: Explain when a taxpayer will be subject to the 10 percent penalty

Explain when a taxpayer will be subject to the 10 percent penalty when receiving distributions from a Roth IRA.

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Q: Is a taxpayer who contributed to a traditional IRA able to transfer

Is a taxpayer who contributed to a traditional IRA able to transfer or “roll over” the money into a Roth IRA? If yes, explain the tax consequences of the transfer.

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Q: Assume a taxpayer makes a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA.

Assume a taxpayer makes a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA. How does the taxpayer determine the taxability of distributions from the IRA on reaching retirement?

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Q: When a taxpayer takes a nonqualified distribution from a Roth IRA,

When a taxpayer takes a nonqualified distribution from a Roth IRA, is the entire amount of the distribution treated as taxable income?

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Q: Can portions of one loan secured by a residence consist of both

Can portions of one loan secured by a residence consist of both acquisition indebtedness and home-equity indebtedness? Explain.

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Q: Cami (age 52 and married) was recently let go as

Cami (age 52 and married) was recently let go as part of her employer’s reduction in force program. Cami’s annual AGI was usually around $50,000. Shortly after Cami’s employment was terminated, her em...

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