Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Why might it be good advice from a tax perspective to think

Why might it be good advice from a tax perspective to think hard before deciding to quickly pay down mortgage debt?

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Q: In 2016, Maggy (34 years old) is an employee

In 2016, Maggy (34 years old) is an employee of YBU Corp. YBU provides a 401(k) plan for all its employees. According to the terms of the plan, YBU contributes 50 cents for every dollar the employee c...

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Q: In 2016, Nina contributes 10 percent of her $100,

In 2016, Nina contributes 10 percent of her $100,000 annual salary to her 401(k) account. She expects to earn a 7 percent before-tax rate of return. Assuming she leaves this (and any employer contribu...

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Q: Kathleen, age 56, works for MH, Inc. in

Kathleen, age 56, works for MH, Inc. in Dallas, TX. Kathleen contributes to a Roth 401(k) and MH contributes to a traditional 401(k) on her behalf. Kathleen has contributed to $30,000 to her Roth 401(...

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Q: In 2016, Nitai (age 40) contributes 10 percent of

In 2016, Nitai (age 40) contributes 10 percent of his $100,000 annual salary to a Roth 401(k) account sponsored by his employer, AY, Inc. AY, Inc., matches employee contributions dollar for dollar up...

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Q: When a taxpayer has multiple loans secured by her residence that in

When a taxpayer has multiple loans secured by her residence that in total exceed the limits for deductibility, how does the taxpayer determine the amount of the deductible interest expense?

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Q: Compare and contrast the characteristics of a deductible point from a nondeductible

Compare and contrast the characteristics of a deductible point from a nondeductible point on a first home mortgage.

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Q: Under what circumstances, if any, can a taxpayer fail to

Under what circumstances, if any, can a taxpayer fail to meet the ownership and use requirements but still be able to exclude all of the gain on the sale of a principal residence?

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Q: Leslie participates in IBO’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan. For 2016,

Leslie participates in IBO’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan. For 2016, she is deferring 10 percent of her $300,000 annual salary. Based on her deemed investment choice, Leslie expects to earn...

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Q: XYZ Corporation has a deferred compensation plan under which it allows certain

XYZ Corporation has a deferred compensation plan under which it allows certain employees to defer up to 40 percent of their salary for five years. (For purposes of this problem, ignore payroll taxes i...

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