Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in

Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in a tax shelter in 1992. He also acquired a rental house in 2018, which he actively manages. During 2018, Walter’s share of the par...

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Q: Tyler, a single taxpayer, generates a net operating loss of

Tyler, a single taxpayer, generates a net operating loss of $12,000 in 2017. He also generates a net operating loss of $6,000 in 2018. Finally, in 2019, Tyler’s business turns a corner and he generate...

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Q: Sanjay is a single taxpayer that operates a curry cart on the

Sanjay is a single taxpayer that operates a curry cart on the streets of Baltimore. The business is operated as a sole proprietorship with no employees (Sanjay does everything). Sanjay’s Schedule C re...

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Q: Jessica and Carl were married on July 1, 2018. What

Jessica and Carl were married on July 1, 2018. What are their options for filing status for their 2018 taxes?

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Q: How are qualified dividends taxed in 2018? Please give the rates

How are qualified dividends taxed in 2018? Please give the rates of tax which apply to qualified dividends, and specify when each of these rates applies.

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Q: Describe the methods that an individual taxpayer that holds Series I Bonds

Describe the methods that an individual taxpayer that holds Series I Bonds can use to recognize interest.

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Q: During 2018, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000

During 2018, Tom sold Sears stock for $10,000. The stock was purchased 4 years ago for $13,000. Tom also sold Ford Motor Company bonds for $35,000. The bonds were purchased 2 months ago for $30,000. H...

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Q: In Year 1, Citradoria Corporation is a regular corporation that contributes

In Year 1, Citradoria Corporation is a regular corporation that contributes $35,000 cash to qualified charitable organizations during the current tax year. The corporation has net operating income of...

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Q: Sally and Charles Heck received the following Form 1099-DIV in

Sally and Charles Heck received the following Form 1099-DIV in 2018: The Hecks also received the following dividends and interest in 2018 (Forms 1099-DIV not shown): Assuming the Hecks file a join...

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Q: In June of 2018, Kevin inherits stock worth $125,

In June of 2018, Kevin inherits stock worth $125,000. During the year, he collects $5,600 in dividends from the stock. How much of these amounts, if any, should Kevin include in his gross income for 2...

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