Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Barbara donates a painting that she purchased three years ago for $

Barbara donates a painting that she purchased three years ago for $8,000, to a university for display in the president’s office. The fair market value of the painting on the date of the gift is $14,00...

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Q: Jerry made the following contributions during 2018: /

Jerry made the following contributions during 2018: In addition, Jerry donated used furniture to the Salvation Army that he purchased years ago for $400 with a fair market value of $200. Assuming Je...

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Q: For each of the following cases, indicate the filing status for

For each of the following cases, indicate the filing status for the taxpayer(s) for 2018 using the following legend: A—Single B—Married filing a joint return C&acir...

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Q: Jerry, age 23, a full-time student and not

Jerry, age 23, a full-time student and not disabled, lives with William and Sheila Carson. Jerry is William’s older brother. Jerry is single, a U.S. citizen, and does not provide more than one-half of...

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Q: In June of 2018, Maureen’s house is vandalized during a long

In June of 2018, Maureen’s house is vandalized during a long-term power failure after a hurricane hit the city. The president of the United States declares Maureen’s city a disaster area as a result o...

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Q: On January 3, 2018, Carey discovers his diamond bracelet has

On January 3, 2018, Carey discovers his diamond bracelet has been stolen. The bracelet had a fair market value and adjusted basis of $7,500. Assuming Carey had no insurance coverage on the bracelet an...

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Q: Lydia, a married individual, was unemployed for a few months

Lydia, a married individual, was unemployed for a few months during 2018. During the year, she received $3,250 in unemployment compensation payments. How much of her unemployment compensation payments...

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Q: During the 2018 tax year, Irma incurred the following expenses:

During the 2018 tax year, Irma incurred the following expenses: If Irma’s adjusted gross income is $23,000, calculate her miscellaneous deductions.

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Q: Jason and Mary are married taxpayers in 2018. They are both

Jason and Mary are married taxpayers in 2018. They are both under age 65 and in good health. For 2018 they have a total of $41,000 in wages and $700 in interest income. Jason and Mary’s deductions for...

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Q: In each of the following situations, determine whether the taxpayer(

In each of the following situations, determine whether the taxpayer(s) has/have a dependent. Dependent? (Yes/No) a. Donna, a 20-year-old single taxpayer, supports her mother, who lives in her own home...

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