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An individual taxpayer uses a fiscal year of March 1 to February 28. The due date of this taxpayer's Federal income tax return is May 15 of each tax year.

A) True
B) False

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Gain on the sale of collectibles held for more than 12 months always is subject to a tax rate of 28%.

A) True
B) False

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During the year, Kim sold the following assets: business auto for a $1,000 loss, stock investment for a $1,000 loss, and pleasure yacht for a $1,000 loss. Presuming adequate income, how much of these losses may Kim claim?


A) $0.
B) $1,000.
C) $2,000.
D) $3,000.
E) None of these.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Match the statements that relate to each other. Note: Some choices may be used more than once. a.Not available to 65-year old taxpayer who itemizes. b.Exception for U.S. citizenship or residency test (for dependency exemption purposes). c.Largest basic standard deduction available to a dependent who has no earned income. d.Considered for dependency exemption purposes. e.Qualifies for head of household filing status. f.A child (age 15) who is a dependent and has only earned income. g.Considered in applying gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes). h.Not considered in applying the gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes). i.Unmarried taxpayer who can use the same tax rates as married persons filing jointly.j.Exception to the support test (for dependency exemption purposes).k.A child (age 16) who is a dependent and has only unearned income of $4,500.l.No correct match provided. -Abandoned spouse

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Derek, age 46, is a surviving spouse. If he has itemized deductions of $12,900 for 2017, Derek should not claim the standard deduction.

A) True
B) False

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Warren, age 17, is claimed as a dependent by his father. In 2017, Warren has dividend income of $1,500 and earns $400 from a part-time job. a.What is Warren's taxable income for 2017? b.Suppose Warren earned $1,200 (not $400) from the part-time job. What is Warren's taxable income for 2017?

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In which, if any, of the following situations will the kiddie tax not apply?


A) The child is married but does not file a joint return.
B) The child has unearned income of $2,100 or less.
C) The child has unearned income that exceeds more than half of his (or her) support.
D) The child is under age 24 and a full-time student.
E) None of these.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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The basic and additional standard deductions both are subject to an annual adjustment for inflation.

A) True
B) False

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During 2017, Madison had salary income of $80,000 and the following capital transactions: ​ During 2017, Madison had salary income of $80,000 and the following capital transactions: ​    How are these transactions handled for income tax purposes? How are these transactions handled for income tax purposes?

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Combining the long-term transactions yie...

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In meeting the criteria of a qualifying child for dependency exemption purposes, when if ever, might the child's income become relevant?

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The amount of income earned by the quali...

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As opposed to itemizing deductions from AGI, the majority of individual taxpayers choose the standard deduction.

A) True
B) False

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A decrease in a taxpayer's AGI could increase the amount of medical expenses that can be deducted.

A) True
B) False

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For the current year, David has wages of $80,000 and the following property transactions: What is David's AGI for the current year? For the current year, David has wages of $80,000 and the following property transactions: What is David's AGI for the current year?   A) $76,000. B) $77,000. C) $78,000. D) $89,000. E) None of these.


A) $76,000.
B) $77,000.
C) $78,000.
D) $89,000.
E) None of these.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Match the statements that relate to each other. Note: Some choices may be used more than once. a.Not available to 65-year old taxpayer who itemizes. b.Exception for U.S. citizenship or residency test (for dependency exemption purposes). c.Largest basic standard deduction available to a dependent who has no earned income. d.Considered for dependency exemption purposes. e.Qualifies for head of household filing status. f.A child (age 15) who is a dependent and has only earned income. g.Considered in applying gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes). h.Not considered in applying the gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes). i.Unmarried taxpayer who can use the same tax rates as married persons filing jointly.j.Exception to the support test (for dependency exemption purposes).k.A child (age 16) who is a dependent and has only unearned income of $4,500.l.No correct match provided. -Age of a qualifying child

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Perry is in the 33% tax bracket. During 2017, he had the following capital asset transactions: Perry's tax consequences from these gains are as follows: Perry is in the 33% tax bracket. During 2017, he had the following capital asset transactions: Perry's tax consequences from these gains are as follows:   A) (15% × $30,000)  + (33% × $4,000) . B) (15% × $10,000)  + (28% × $30,000)  + (33% × $4,000) . C) (0% × $10,000)  + (28% × $30,000)  + (33% × $4,000) . D) (15% × $40,000)  + (33% × $4,000) . E) None of these.


A) (15% × $30,000) + (33% × $4,000) .
B) (15% × $10,000) + (28% × $30,000) + (33% × $4,000) .
C) (0% × $10,000) + (28% × $30,000) + (33% × $4,000) .
D) (15% × $40,000) + (33% × $4,000) .
E) None of these.

F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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An increase in a taxpayer's AGI could decrease the amount of charitable contribution that can be claimed.

A) True
B) False

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Nelda is married to Chad, who abandoned her in early June of 2017. She has not seen or communicated with him since then. She maintains a household in which she and her two dependent children live. Which of the following statements about Nelda's filing status in 2017 is correct?


A) Nelda can use the rates for single taxpayers.
B) Nelda can file a joint return with Chad.
C) Nelda can file as a surviving spouse.
D) Nelda can file as a head of household.
E) None of these statements is appropriate.

F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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The Hutters filed a joint return for 2017. They provide more than 50% of the support of Carla, Melvin, and Aaron. Carla (age 18) is a cousin and earns $2,800 from a part-time job. Melvin (age 25) is their son and is a full-time law student. He received from the university a $3,800 scholarship for tuition. Aaron is a brother who is a citizen of Israel but resides in France. Carla and Melvin live with the Hutters. How many personal and dependency exemptions can the Hutters claim on their Federal income tax return?


A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
E) None of these

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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Emily had the following transactions during 2016: What is Emily's AGI for 2017? Emily had the following transactions during 2016: What is Emily's AGI for 2017?

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$100,000. $90,000 (salary) + $5,000 (int...

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Ellen, age 39 and single, furnishes more than 50% of the support of her parents, who do not live with her; their only source of income are Social Security benefits. Ellen practices as a self-employed interior decorator and has gross income in 2017 of $120,000. Her deductions are as follows: $30,000 business and $8,100 itemized. a.Can Ellen qualify for head of household filing status? Explain. b.What is Ellen's taxable income for 2017?

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