Principles of Taxation Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Principles of Taxation introduces students to the fundamental concepts, principles, and legal frameworks that govern the taxation systems within a country. The course covers the purposes and types of taxes such as income tax, value-added tax, and corporate tax while examining the economic, administrative, and social implications of taxation. Students will explore the concepts of tax incidence, tax avoidance, and tax evasion, as well as the ethical considerations faced by taxpayers and tax authorities. Additionally, the course provides an overview of tax legislation, tax policy, and the processes involved in tax assessment, collection, and compliance, preparing students for more advanced study in tax law and practice.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive 42nd Edition by David M. Maloney
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Chapter 1: An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding
the Federal Tax Law
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Q1) A fixture will be subject to the ad valorem tax on personalty rather than the ad valorem tax on realty.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Characteristics of the "Fair Tax" (i.e., national sales tax) include which, if any, of the following:
A) Abolition of the Federal individual (but not the corporate) income tax.
B) Abolition of all Federal income taxes but retention of payroll taxes (including the self-employment tax).
C) Abolition of all Federal income taxes and payroll taxes but retention of the Federal estate and gift taxes.
D) Abolition of all Federal income and payroll taxes as well as the Federal estate and gift taxes.
E) None of these.
Answer: D
Q3) What might cause an individual to owe income taxes in more than one state?
Answer: Working in more than one state, or owning income-generating property in more than one state.
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Chapter 2: Working with the Tax Law
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Q1) The granting of a Writ of Certiorari indicates that at least four members of the Supreme Court believe that an issue is of sufficient importance to be heard by the full court.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q2) Revenue tax measures typically originate in the Senate Finance Committee of the U.S. Congress.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Revenue Rulings are first published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) In recent years, Congress has been relatively successful in simplifying the Internal Revenue Code.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Computing the Tax
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Q1) A son lives with taxpayer and earns $3,000.
Answer: c
Q2) Roy and Linda were divorced in 2017. The divorce decree awards custody of their children (under age 17) to Linda but is silent as to who is entitled to treat them as dependents for purposes of claiming the child credit. If Roy furnished more than half of their support, he can claim the child tax credit for them in 2018.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Darren, age 20 and not disabled, earns $4,300 during 2018. Darren's parents cannot claim him as a dependent unless he is a full-time student.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Surviving spouse filing status begins in the year in which the deceased spouse died. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Gross Income: Concepts and Inclusions
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Q1) Margaret made a $90,000 interest-free loan to her son, Adam, who used the money to retire a mortgage on his personal residence and to buy a certificate of deposit. Adam's only income for the year is his salary of $35,000 and $1,400 interest income on the certificate of deposit. Assume the relevant Federal interest rate is 8% compounded semiannually. The loan is outstanding for the entire year.
a. Based on the above information, what is the effect of the loan on Margaret's gross income for the year?
b. The facts are the same as above, except you discovered that Margaret had made an additional loan of $15,000 to Adam in the previous year. Adam used the funds to pay his child's private school tuition. What are the effects of the loans on Margaret's gross income?
Q2) Tom, a cash basis taxpayer, purchased a bond on March 31 for $10,000, plus $100 accrued interest. In December, Tom collected $500 interest from the bond. Tom's interest income from the bond for the year is $500.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How does the taxation of Social Security benefits differ from the taxation of an annuity purchased by the taxpayer?
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Chapter 5: Gross Income: Exclusions
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Q1) The CEO of Cirtronics Inc., discovered that the company's competitor had adopted a cafeteria plan for its employees. The CEO is concerned about retaining his talented employees and would like you to provide a brief explanation as to why a cafeteria plan may be attractive to the company's employees.
Q2) If an employer pays for the employee's long-term care insurance premiums, the employee can exclude from gross income the premiums but all of the benefits collected must be included in gross income.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Benny loaned $100,000 to his controlled corporation. When it became apparent the corporation would not be able to repay the loan in the near future, Benny canceled the debt. The corporation should treat the cancellation as a nontaxable contribution to capital.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If a scholarship does not satisfy the requirements for a gift, the scholarship must be included in gross income.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Deductions and Losses: In General
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Q1) Are there any circumstances under which lobbying expenditures are deductible?
Q2) Under what circumstance can a bribe be deducted?
Q3) On January 2, 2018, Fran acquires a business from Chuck. Among the assets purchased are the following intangibles: patent with a 7-year remaining life, a covenant not to compete for 10 years, and goodwill. Of the purchase price, $140,000 was paid for the patent and $60,000 for the covenant. The amount of the excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets was $100,000. What is the amount of the amortization deduction for 2018?
A) $10,667.
B) $16,000.
C) $20,000.
D) $32,667.
E) None of the above.
Q4) Which of the following is not a "trade or business" expense?
A) Interest on business indebtedness.
B) Property taxes on business property.
C) Parking ticket paid on business auto.
D) Depreciation on business property.
E) All of the above are "trade or business" expenses.
Q5) Briefly discuss the disallowance of deductions for capital expenditures.
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Chapter 7: Deductions and Losses: Certain Business
Expenses and Losses
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Q1) The amount of a loss on insured personal use property is reduced by the insurance coverage if no claim is made against the insurer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In 2018, Cindy is married and files a joint return. She operates a sole proprietorship in which she materially participates. Her proprietorship generates gross income of $225,000 and deductions of $525,000, resulting in a loss of $300,000. What is Cindy's excess business loss for the year?
A) $-0-.
B) $30,000.
C) $250,000.
D) $280,000.
E) None of the above.
Q3) A father cannot claim a loss on his daughter's rental use property.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A nonbusiness bad debt can offset an unlimited amount of long-term capital gain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, and Depletion
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Q1) Polly purchased a new hotel on July 20, 2018, for $6,000,000. On January 20, 2025, the building was sold. Determine the cost recovery deduction for the year of the sale.
Q2) An election to use straight-line under ADS is made on an asset-by-asset basis for property other than eligible real estate.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Maple Company purchases new equipment (7-year MACRS property) on January 10, 2018, at a cost of $430,000. Maple also purchases new machines (5-year MACRS property) on July 19, 2018 at a cost of $290,000. Maple wants to maximize its MACRS deductions? assume no taxable income limitations apply. What is Maple's total MACRS deduction for 2018?
A) $119,447.
B) $560,000.
C) $617,148.
D) $720,000.
Q4) All listed property is subject to the substantiation requirements of § 274. A)True B)False
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Q5) Discuss the reason for the inclusion amount with respect to leased automobiles.
Chapter 9: Deductions: Employee and
Self-Employed-Related Expenses
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Q1) Amy lives and works in St. Louis. In the morning she flies to Boston, has a three-hour business meeting, and returns to St. Louis that evening. For tax purposes, Amy was away from home.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Sue uses her own helpers.
Q3) In which, if any, of the following situations is the automatic mileage available?
A) A limousine to be rented by the owner for special occasions (e.g., weddings, high school proms).
B) The auto belongs to taxpayer's mother.
C) One of seven cars used to deliver pizzas.
D) MACRS statutory percentage method has been claimed on the automobile.
E) None of these.
Q4) Distributions from a Roth IRA that are subject to taxation are treated first as from earnings and last as from contributions.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Sue files a Schedule SE with her Form 1040.
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Chapter 10: Deductions and Losses: Certain Itemized
Deductions
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Q1) Gambling losses may be deducted to the extent of the taxpayer's gambling winnings.
A)True B)False
Q2) Brian, a self-employed individual, pays state income tax payments of:
$900 on January 17, 2018 (4th estimated tax payment for 2017)
$1,000 on April 17, 2018 (1st estimated tax payment in 2018)
$1,000 on June 15, 2018 (2nd estimated tax payment in 2018)
$1,000 on September 15, 2018 (3rd estimated tax payment in 2018)
$800 on January 16, 2019 (4th estimated tax payment of 2018)
Brian had a tax overpayment of $500 on his 2017 state income tax return and applied this to his 2018 state income taxes. What is the amount of Brian's state income tax itemized deduction for his 2018 Federal income tax return?
Q3) Dan contributed stock worth $16,000 to his college alma mater, a qualified charity. He acquired the stock 11 months ago for $4,000. He may deduct $16,000 as a charitable contribution deduction (subject to percentage limitations).
A)True B)False
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Chapter 11: Investor Losses
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Q1) Vail owns interests in a beauty salon, a natural foods store, and a tanning salon. Several full-time employees work at each of the enterprises. As of the end of November of the current year, Vail has worked 180 hours in the beauty salon, 220 hours at the natural foods store, and 80 hours at the tanning salon. These three ventures collectively will produce income. Vail also owns one other passive activity that is producing a loss (a limited partnership in which she has reported no participation). How should Vail plan her activities for the remainder of the year?
Q2) When determining whether an individual is a material participant, participation by an owner's spouse generally counts.
A)True B)False
Q3) Joyce owns an activity (not real estate) in which she participates for 100 hours a year? her spouse participates for 450 hours. Joyce qualifies as a material participant. A)True
B)False
Q4) Treatment of a sale of a passive activity where all of the realized gain or loss is recognized currently.
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Chapter 12: Tax Credits and Payments
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Q1) Phil and Audrey, husband and wife, both are employed by Laurel Corporation. Phil earns $135,000 in salary in 2018, and Audrey earns $70,000. How much FICA tax must they pay for 2018?
Q2) In computing the foreign tax credit, the greater of the foreign income taxes paid or the overall limitation is allowed.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The tax benefits resulting from tax credits and tax deductions are affected by the tax rate bracket of the taxpayer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The disabled access credit was enacted to encourage small businesses to make their businesses more accessible to disabled individuals.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Julia is 30 years old, unmarried with a 9 year-old daughter, and has earnings during 2018 of $19,700. Does she qualify for the earned income credit? If so, calculate the amount of credit that is available to her.
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Chapter 13: Property Transactions: Determination of Gain or
Loss, Basis Considerations, and Nontaxable Exchanges
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Q1) Brett owns investment land located in Tucson, Arizona. He exchanges it for other investment land. In which of the following locations may the other investment land be located and enable Brett to qualify for § 1031 like-kind exchange treatment?
A) Mexico City, Mexico.
B) Toronto, Canada.
C) Paris, France.
D) Only a. and b.
E) None of the above.
Q2) The taxpayer must elect to have the exclusion of gain under § 121 (sale of principal residence) apply.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Jan purchases taxable bonds with a face value of $250,000 for $265,000. The annual interest paid on the bonds is $10,000. Assume Jan elects to amortize the bond premium. The total premium amortization for the first year is $1,600.
a. What is Jan's interest income for the first year?
b. What is Jan's interest deduction for the first year?
c. What is Jan's adjusted basis for the bonds at the end of the first year?
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Chapter 14: Property Transactions: Capital Gains and
Losses, Section 1231, and Recapture Provisions
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Q1) An accrual basis taxpayer accepts a note receivable from a retail customer with a weak credit rating. The taxpayer immediately sells the note to a bank for less than the note's stated value. The taxpayer has an ordinary loss.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A business machine purchased April 10, 2017, for $62,000 was fully depreciated in 2017 using § 179 immediate expensing. On August 15, 2018, the sole proprietor who owned the machine gave it to his son. On that date, the machine's fair market value was $57,000. The son did not use the machine in business or hold it as inventory and the machine was sold on November 22, 2018, for $53,000.What is the amount and nature of the gain or loss from disposition of the machine? Where is it reported in the son's tax return?
Q3) Rental use depreciable machinery held more than 12 months is an example of a § 1231 asset.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Section 1245 applies to amortizable § 197 intangible assets.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Taxing Business Income
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Q1) The QBI deduction will reduce both the income tax and self-employment taxes owed by a self-employed individual.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Susan, a single taxpayer, owns and operates a bakery (as a sole proprietorship). The business is not a specified services business. In 2018, the business pays $60,000 in W-2 wages, has $150,000 of qualified property, and $200,000 in net income (all of which is qualified business income). Susan also has a part-time job earning wages of $11,000, receives $3,000 of interest income, and will take the standard deduction. What is Susan's qualified busine income deduction?
Q3) Under the "check-the-box" Regulations, a two-owner LLC that fails to elect to be to treated as a corporation will be taxed as a sole proprietorship.
A)True B)False
Q4) The corporate marginal income tax rate is lower than the top individual tax rate.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 16: Accounting Periods and Methods
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Q1) In 2018, Swan Company discovered that it had for the past 10 years capitalized as a production cost certain expenses that are properly classified as administrative expenses. The total amount of the expense for 2017 was $300,000, $60,000 of the item was included in the ending inventory that year and $240,000 was deducted as cost of goods sold.
A) The company should amend its 2017 tax return and reduce its income by $240,000.
B) The company should change its accounting method in 2018, with a $60,000 negative § 481 adjustment which decreases its 2018 taxable income.
C) The company should change its accounting method in 2018, and increase its 2018 income by $60,000, the amount of the positive § 481 adjustment to income.
D) The company should change its accounting method in 2018 and recognize a $60,000 negative § 481 adjustment that will be spread equally over 2018-21.
E) None of the above.
Q2) A doctor's incorporated medical practice may end the last day of any month of the year.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Corporations: Introduction and Operating Rules
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Q1) Briefly describe the charitable contribution deduction rules applicable to C corporations.
Q2) Robin Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, had taxable income of $700,000, $1.2 million, and $1 million for 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively. Robin has taxable income of $1.8 million for 2018. The minimum 2019 estimated tax installment payments for Robin are:
A) April 15, 2019, $52,500? June 17, 2019, $52,500? September 16, 2019, $52,500? December 16, 2019, $52,500.
B) April 15, 2019, $52,500? June 17, 2019, $94,500? September 16, 2019, $94,500? December 16, 2019, $94,500.
C) April 15, 2019, $94,500? June 17, 2019, $94,500? September 16, 2019, $94,500? December 16, 2019, $94,500.
D) April 15, 2019, $52,500? June 17, 2019, $136,500? September 16, 2019, $94,500? December 16, 2019, $94,500.
E) None of the above.
Q3) In applying the $1 million limit on deducting executive compensation, what corporations are subject to the deduction limit? What executives are covered? What compensation is included in the limit?
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Chapter 18: Corporations: Organization and Capital Structure
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Q1) When incorporating her sole proprietorship, Samantha transfers all of its assets and liabilities. Included in the $30,000 of liabilities assumed by the corporation is $500 that relates to a personal expenditure. Under these circumstances, the entire $30,000 will be treated as boot.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A city contributes $500,000 to a corporation as an inducement to locate in the city. Within the next 12 months, the corporation uses the money to purchase property worth $500,000. The corporation has income of $500,000 and must reduce its tax basis in the property by the same amount.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A shareholder's holding period for stock received under § 351 can include the holding period of the property transferred to the corporation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If a corporation is thinly capitalized, all debt is reclassified as equity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Corporations: Distributions Not in Complete
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Q1) Excess capital loss in year incurred.
Q2) Hawk Corporation has 2,000 shares of stock outstanding: Marina owns 800 shares, Russell owns 500 shares, Velvet Partnership owns 400 shares, and Yellow Corporation owns 300 shares. Marina and Russell, unrelated individuals, are equal partners of Velvet Partnership. Marina owns 35% of the stock in Yellow Corporation.
a. Applying the § 318 stock attribution rules, determine how many shares in Hawk Corporation each shareholder owns, directly and indirectly: Marina: Russell: Velvet Partnership: Yellow Corporation:
b. Assume, instead, that Marina owns 60% of Yellow Corporation. How many shares does Marina own, directly and indirectly, in Hawk Corporation?
Q3) Federal income tax refunds from tax paid in prior years.
Q4) All distributions that are not dividends are a return of capital and decrease the shareholder's basis.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Provide a brief outline on computing current E & P.
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Chapter 20: Corporations: Distributions in Complete
Liquidation and an Overview of Reorganizations
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true concerning all types of tax-free corporate reorganizations?
A) Assets are transferred from one corporation to another.
B) Stock is exchanged with shareholders.
C) Liabilities that are assumed when cash is also used as consideration will be treated as boot.
D) Corporations and shareholders involved in the reorganization will recognize gains but not losses.
E) None of the above statements is true.
Q2) The basis for the acquiring corporation in the target's assets is increased by any gain recognized by the target.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If a parent corporation makes a § 338 election, the subsidiary corporation is treated as a new corporation as of the day following the qualified stock purchase date.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the role of letter rulings in corporate reorganizations.
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Chapter 21: Partnerships
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Q2) A partner will have the same profit-sharing, loss-sharing, and capital-sharing ownership percentages.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Brad is a 40% member in the BB LLC. At the beginning of the tax year, Brad's capital account showed a balance of $120,000. In this case, his capital account equals his basis in the LLC interest excluding his share of the LLC's debts. His prior year Schedule K-1 showed recourse debt (guaranteed by Brad) and nonrecourse debt of $10,000 and $20,000, respectively. During the current year, BB reported net ordinary income of $200,000 and non-deductible expenses of $2,000. There were no distributions during the year. At the end of the year, Brad's current year Schedule K-1 showed recourse (guaranteed) and nonrecourse debt of $20,000 and $30,000, respectively. How much is Brad's basis in the LLC interest at the end of the year?
A) $199,200.
B) $200,000.
C) $220,000.
D) $249,200.
E) $250,000.
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Chapter 22: S Corporations
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Q1) Which statement is incorrect with respect to filing an S election?
A) Form 2553 must be filed.
B) All shareholders must consent.
C) The election may be filed in the previous year.
D) An extension of time is available for filing Form 2553.
E) None of the above is incorrect.
Q2) Depreciation recapture income is a Schedule K item on the Form 1120S.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The exclusion of ________________ on the disposition of small business stock (is/is not)________________ available for S stock.
Q4) All tax preference items flow through the S corporation, to be included in the shareholders' AMT calculations.
A)True
B)False
Q5) S corporation status allows shareholders to realize tax benefits from corporate losses immediately (assuming sufficient stock basis).
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Exempt Entities
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Q1) Both of these organizations are exempt from Federal income tax. Political activities can be conducted without IRS sanction by:
A) The North Platte Community Church.
B) The American Plywood Association.
C) Both a. and b.
D) Neither a. nor b.
Q2) The due date for the Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) is the fifteenth day of the third month after the end of the taxable year.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Museum's lobbying nontaxable amount is $600,000. Its grass roots nontaxable amount is:
A) $600,000.
B) $300,000.
C) $150,000.
D) $0.
Q4) § 501(c)(5) labor organization
Q5) Under what circumstances are bingo games not treated as an unrelated trade or business?
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Chapter 24: Multistate Corporate Taxation
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Q1) Prescription drugs and medicines purchased by a consumer.
Q2) Under common terminology, a unitary group files a ________________ (combined/consolidated) state income tax return.
Q3) State and local politicians tend to apply new and increased taxes to taxpayers who are nonresident visitors to the jurisdiction, such as a tax on auto rentals and hotel stays, because the taxpayer cannot vote to reelect (or oust) the lawmaker.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ________________ tax usually is applied at the city or county level, as its main source of revenue.
Q5) Treasury Bond interest income.
Q6) Almost all of the states allow ________________ treatment to an LLC for income tax purposes.
Q7) Allocation is a method under which a corporation's ________________ income is directly assigned to the specific states where the income is derived.
Q8) Leased property, when included in the property factor, usually is valued at________________ times its annual rental, even though the taxpayer does not own the asset.
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Chapter 25: Taxation of International Transactions
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Q1) The U.S. system for taxing income earned inside its borders by non-U.S. persons is referred to as inbound taxation because such foreign persons are earning income by coming into the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe and diagram the timeline that most businesses use to enter the international markets.
Q3) LocalCo merges into HeirCo, a non-U.S. entity, in a transaction that would qualify as a "Type A" reorganization.
The resulting realized gain is tax-deferred under U.S. income tax law, using §§ 351 and 368.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Income of foreign person taxed through filing of a U.S. tax return with deductions allowed against gross income.
Q5) Method for sourcing income and deductions.
Q6) A business operation that accounts for profits and losses using its functional currency.
Q7) Bilateral agreement between two countries related to tax issues.
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Chapter 26: Tax Practice and Ethics
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Q1) The Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) apply to members of the AICPA, a state bar association, and all Enrolled Agents.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The government can appeal a decision of the Tax Court Small Cases Division, but the taxpayer cannot.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The IRS is one of the largest Federal agencies, employing almost ________________ people throughout the year.
Q4) CPA Norma and her client Colin hold a privilege of confidentiality from the IRS, as to their tax planning discussions about completing Colin's tax returns. The IRS cannot successfully subpoena records concerning these discussions.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In taking a dispute to the Appeals Division, a written protest is required of the taxpayer when the proposed deficiency exceeds $____________________.
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Chapter 27: The Federal Gift and Estate Taxes
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Q1) Interest on municipal bonds accrued after death.
Q2) Some states impose inheritance taxes, but the Federal tax system does not. A)True
B)False
Q3) Sandy pays a local college for her non-dependent boyfriend's tuition. The payment is subject to the Federal gift tax.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In 2004, Katelyn inherited considerable property when her father died. When Katelyn dies in 2018, her estate may be able to claim a credit as to some of the estate taxes paid by her father's estate.
A)True B)False
Q5) At the time of his death, Raul owned a residence with his wife, Manuela, as joint tenants. The residence was purchased by Manuela ten years ago at a cost of $300,000 and has a fair market value of $1.4 million. Raul's estate will be allowed no marital deduction as to the property.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 28: Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates
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Q1) A trust holds assets that will generate net investment income (NII) and trigger the additional Medicare taxes. The trustee should:
A) Distribute all of the NII to trust beneficiaries.
B) Retain all of the NII every tax year.
C) Increase the turnover rate of the investments that the entity holds.
D) Sell the NII assets and invest in high-yield bonds instead.
Q2) Tax planning usually dictates that high-income and high-wealth individuals be specified as second-tier beneficiaries of a trust arrangement.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The Gable Trust reports $20,000 business income and $10,000 exempt interest income, and it paid a $3,000 fiduciary fee. Gable's distributable net income (DNI) includes $9,000 for the interest income.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A trust whose income is taxed to the donor, not the beneficiaries.
Q5) You are responsible for the Federal income tax filings of the Tyrone Trust. Summarize the relevant due dates and filing requirements for Tyrone.
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