Questions from Individual Taxation


Q: Calculate the amount of the child and dependent care credit allowed before

Calculate the amount of the child and dependent care credit allowed before any tax liability limitations or other credits for 2019 in each of the following cases, assuming the taxpayers had no income...

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Q: On September 14, 2019, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that

On September 14, 2019, Jay purchased a passenger automobile that is used 75 percent in his accounting business. The automobile has a basis for depreciation purposes of $40,000, and Jay uses the accele...

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Q: During 2019, Pepe Guardio purchases the following property for use in

During 2019, Pepe Guardio purchases the following property for use in his calendar year-end manufacturing business: Pepe uses the accelerated depreciation method under MACRS, if available, and does no...

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Q: Carl Conch and Mary Duval are married and file a joint return

Carl Conch and Mary Duval are married and file a joint return. Carl works for the Key Lime Pie Company and Mary is a homemaker after losing her job in 2018. Carl’s birthdate is June...

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Q: Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov)

Go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and assuming bonus depreciation is used, redo Problem 11, using the most recent interactive Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. Data from Problem 11: During...

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Q: Tom has a successful business with $100,000 of taxable

Tom has a successful business with $100,000 of taxable income before the election to expense in 2019. He purchases one new asset in 2019, a new machine which is 7-year MACRS property and costs $25,000...

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Q: Derek purchases a small business from Art on June 30, 2019

Derek purchases a small business from Art on June 30, 2019. He paid the following amounts for the business: a. How much of the $250,000 purchase price is for Section 197 intangible assets? b. What amo...

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Q: Nadia Shalom has the following transactions during the year: Sale

Nadia Shalom has the following transactions during the year: Sale of office equipment on March 15 that cost $20,000 when purchased on July 1, 2017. Nadia has claimed $3,100 in depreciation and sells...

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Q: Steve Drake sells a rental house on January 1, 2019,

Steve Drake sells a rental house on January 1, 2019, and receives $100,000 cash and a note for $50,000 at 7 percent interest. The purchaser also assumes the mortgage on the property of $25,000. Steve&...

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Q: William sold Section 1245 property for $25,000 in 2019

William sold Section 1245 property for $25,000 in 2019. The property cost $38,500 when it was purchased 5 years ago. The depreciation claimed on the property was $19,200. a. Calculate the adjusted bas...

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