Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Charu Khanna received a Form 1099-B showing the following stock

Charu Khanna received a Form 1099-B showing the following stock transactions and basis during 2019: None of the stock is qualified small business stock. The stock basis was reported to the IRS. Calcul...

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Q: Jocasta owns an apartment complex that she purchased 6 years ago for

Jocasta owns an apartment complex that she purchased 6 years ago for $750,000. Jocasta has made $50,000 of capital improvements on the complex, and her depreciation claimed on the building to date is...

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Q: In 2019, Michael has net short-term capital losses of

In 2019, Michael has net short-term capital losses of $1,500, a net long-term capital loss of $27,000, and other ordinary taxable income of $45,000. a. Calculate the amount of Michael’s deduction for...

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Q: Dr. George E. Beeper is a single taxpayer born on

Dr. George E. Beeper is a single taxpayer born on September 22, 1971. He lives at 45 Mountain View Dr., Apt. 321, Spokane, WA 99210. Dr. Beeper’s Social Security number is 775-88-953...

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Q: Larry Gaines, a single taxpayer, age 42, sells his

Larry Gaines, a single taxpayer, age 42, sells his personal residence on November 12, 2019, for $151,200. He lived in the house for 7 years. The expenses of the sale are $9,072, and he has made capita...

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Q: On July 1, 2019, Ted, age 73 and single

On July 1, 2019, Ted, age 73 and single, sells his personal residence of the last 30 years for $368,000. Ted’s basis in his residence is $48,776. The expenses associated with the sale of his home tota...

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Q: Dick owns a house that he rents to college students. Dick

Dick owns a house that he rents to college students. Dick receives $800 per month rent and incurs the following expenses during the year: Dick purchased the house in 1979 for $48,000. The house is ful...

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Q: Evan participates in an HSA carrying family coverage for himself, his

Evan participates in an HSA carrying family coverage for himself, his spouse, and two children. In 2019, Evan has $100 per month deducted from his paycheck and contributed to the HSA. In addition, Eva...

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Q: During 2019, Jerry is a self-employed therapist, and

During 2019, Jerry is a self-employed therapist, and his net earned income is $160,000 from his practice. Jerry’s SEP Plan, a defined contribution plan, states that he will contribute the maximum amou...

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Q: Tony is a 45-year-old psychiatrist who has net

Tony is a 45-year-old psychiatrist who has net earned income of $300,000 in 2019. What is the maximum amount he can contribute to his SEP for the year?

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