Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: John (age 51 and single) has earned income of $

John (age 51 and single) has earned income of $3,000. He has $30,000 of unearned (capital gain) income. a. If he does not participate in an employer-sponsored plan, what is the maximum deductible IRA...

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Q: Describe the circumstances under which distributions from defined contribution plans are penalized

Describe the circumstances under which distributions from defined contribution plans are penalized. What are the penalties?

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Q: William is a single writer (age 35) who recently decided

William is a single writer (age 35) who recently decided that he needs to save more for retirement. His 2016 AGI is $65,000 (all earned income). a. If he does not participate in an employer-sponsored...

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Q: In 2016, Susan (44 years old) is a highly

In 2016, Susan (44 years old) is a highly successful architect and is covered by an employee-sponsored plan. Her husband, Dan (47 years old), however, is a Ph.D. student and is unemployed. Compute the...

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Q: In 2016, Rashaun (62 years old) retired and planned

In 2016, Rashaun (62 years old) retired and planned on immediately receiving distributions (making withdrawals) from his traditional IRA account. The balance of his IRA account is $160,000 (before red...

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Q: Brooklyn has been contributing to a traditional IRA for seven years (

Brooklyn has been contributing to a traditional IRA for seven years (all deductible contributions) and has a total of $30,000 in the account. In 2016, she is 39 years old and has decided that she want...

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Q: Jackson and Ashley Turner (both 45 years old) are married

Jackson and Ashley Turner (both 45 years old) are married and want to contribute to a Roth IRA for Ashley. In 2016, their AGI is $186,000. Jackson and Ashley each earned half of the income. a. How mu...

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Q: Harriet and Harry Combs (both 37 years old) are married

Harriet and Harry Combs (both 37 years old) are married and both want to contribute to a Roth IRA. In 2016, their AGI is $50,000. Harriet earned $46,000 and Harry earned $4,000. a. How much can Harrie...

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Q: Michael is single and 35 years old. He is a participant

Michael is single and 35 years old. He is a participant in his employer’s sponsored retirement plan. How much can Michael contribute to a Roth IRA in each of the following alternative situations? a. M...

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Q: Describe the distribution or payout options available to taxpayers participating in qualified

Describe the distribution or payout options available to taxpayers participating in qualified defined benefit plans. How are defined benefit plan distributions to recipients taxed?

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