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Question No : 1


DAC Foundation awarded Kent $75,000 in recognition of lifelong literary achievement. Kent was not required to render future services as a condition to receive the $75,000.
What condition(s) must have been met for the award to be excluded from Kent's gross income?
I. Kent was selected for the award by DAC without any action on Kent's part.
II. Pursuant to Kent's designation, DAC paid the amount of the award either to a governmental unit or to a charitable organization.

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct. Generally, the fair market value of prizes and awards is taxable income. However, an exclusion from income for certain prizes and awards applies where the winner is selected for the award without entering into a contest (i.e., without any action on their part) and then assigns the award directly to a governmental unit or charitable organization. Therefore, conditions "I" and "II" must be met in order for Ken to exclude the award from his gross income. Choice "a" is incorrect. "II" is a necessary condition as well. See explanation above.
Choice "b" is incorrect. "I" is a necessary condition as well. See explanation above.
Choice "d" is incorrect. "I" and "II" are both necessary conditions. See explanation above.

Question No : 2


During 2001, Adler had the following cash receipts:



What is the total amount that must be included in gross income on Adler's 2001 income tax return?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct. The wages of $18,000 and unemployment compensation are both includable in gross income on Adler's 2001 income tax return.
Choice "a" is incorrect. The unemployment compensation must be included in gross income.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Municipal bond interest income is excluded from gross income and the unemployment compensation must be included in gross income.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Municipal bond interest income is excluded from gross income.

Question No : 3


Freeman, a single individual, reported the following income in the current year:
Guaranteed payment from services rendered to a partnership $50,000
Ordinary income from a S corporation $20,000
What amount of Freeman's income is subject to self-employment tax?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct. Guaranteed payments are reasonable compensation paid to a partner for services rendered (or use of capital) without regard to his ratio of income. Earned compensation is subject to selfemployment tax. Payments not guaranteed are merely another way to distribute partnership profits. The ordinary income reported from an S corporation are taxable income to the individual or their own individual tax return but is not subject to self-employment tax. The ordinary income reported from a partnership may be subject to self-employment tax (if to a general partner).

Question No : 4


John and Mary were divorced in 1991. The divorce decree provides that John pay alimony of $10,000 per year, to be reduced by 20% on their child's 18th birthday. During 1992, John paid $7,000 directly to Mary and $3,000 to Spring College for Mary's tuition.
What amount of these payments should be reported as income in Mary's 1992 income tax return?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "b" is correct. Alimony would be income to Mary while child support would not. Funds qualify as child support only if 1) a specific amount is fixed or is contingent on the child's status (e.g., reaching a certain age), 2) it is paid solely for the support of minor children, and 3) it is payable by decree, instrument or agreement. The actual use of the funds is irrelevant to the issue. In this case, $2,000 (20% × $10,000) qualifies as child support. The other $8,000 is alimony, which would be income to Mary.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Take 80% of the $10,000 paid, not 80% of the $7,000 received by Mary. Choice "c" is incorrect. Only $8,000 would be alimony per the divorce decree (80% × $10,000). Choice "d" is incorrect. The 20% reduction when the child turns 18 makes 20% of the $10,000 payment, or $2,000, child support, which is nontaxable to Mary.

Question No : 5


On February 1, 1993, Hall learned that he was bequeathed 500 shares of common stock under his father's will. Hall's father had paid $2,500 for the stock in 1990. Fair market value of the stock on February 1, 1993, the date of his father's death, was $4,000 and had increased to $5,500 six months later. The executor of the estate elected the alternate valuation date for estate tax purposes. Hall sold the stock for $4,500 on June 1, 1993, the date that the executor distributed the stock to him.
How much income should Hall include in his 1993 individual income tax return for the inheritance of the 500 shares of stock, which he received from his father's estate?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "d" is correct. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property. The gain on the sale is the difference between the sales price of $4,500 and Hall's basis. Hall's basis is the alternate valuation elected by the executor. This is the value 6 months after date of death or date distributed if before 6 months. The property was distributed 4 months after death and the value that day ($4,500) is used for the basis. $4,500 − $4,500 = 0.
Choice "a" is incorrect. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property.
Choice "b" is incorrect. This is the basis of the stock if the alternate date had not been used. Heirs are not taxed on inheritances. The income or loss results when inherited property is sold.
Choice "c" is incorrect. There is no income tax on the value of inherited property. The gain on the sale is the difference between the sales price of $4,500 and Hall's basis. Hall's basis is the alternate valuation elected by the executor.

Question No : 6


On December 1, 1992, Michaels, a self-employed cash basis taxpayer, borrowed $100,000 to use in her business. The loan was to be repaid on November 30, 1993. Michaels paid the entire interest of $12,000 on December 1, 1992.
What amount of interest was deductible on Michaels' 1993 income tax return?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "b" is correct. Prepaid interest must be prorated over the time for which payment is made. This is true for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers. The loan is for 1 month in 1992 and 11 months in 1993. Therefore, 1/12 of the interest is deductible in 1992 and 11/12, or $11,000 is deductible in 1993.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect. Prepaid interest must be prorated over the time for which payment is made. This is true for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.

Question No : 7


Rich is a cash basis self-employed air-conditioning repairman with 1993 gross business receipts of $20,000. Rich's cash disbursements were as follows:



What amount should Rich report as net self-employment income?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "a" is correct. Deductions to arrive at net self-employed income include all necessary and ordinary expenses connected with the business. Estimated federal income tax payments are not an expense. Charitable contributions by an individual are only deductible as an itemized deduction on Schedule A. This assumes the contribution was not made with the "expectation of commensurate financial return."



Choice "b" is incorrect. Charitable contributions are an itemized deduction unless there is an expectation of commensurate financial return.
Choice "c" is incorrect. Federal income taxes paid are not a deductible expense.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Charitable contributions are an itemized deduction unless there is an expectation of commensurate financial return. Federal income taxes paid are not a deductible expense.

Question No : 8


During 1993 Kay received interest income as follows:
On U.S. Treasury certificates $4,000
On refund of 1991 federal income tax 500
The total amount of interest subject to tax in Kay's 1993 tax return is:

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "a" is correct. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.
Choice "c" is incorrect. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Interest income from U.S. obligations is generally taxable. Interest income on a federal tax refund is taxable, even though the refund itself is not taxed.

Question No : 9


In a tax year where the taxpayer pays qualified education expenses, interest income on the redemption of qualified U.S. Series EE Bonds may be excluded from gross income. The exclusion is subject to a modified gross income limitation and a limit of aggregate bond proceeds in excess of qualified higher education expenses.
Which of the following is (are) true?
I. The exclusion applies for education expenses incurred by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or any person whom the taxpayer may claim as a dependent for the year.
II. "Otherwise qualified higher education expenses" must be reduced by qualified scholarships not includible in gross income.

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct. Interest earned on Series EE bonds issued after 1989 may qualify for exclusion. One requirement is that the interest is used to pay tuition and fees for the taxpayer, spouse, or dependent enrolled in higher education. The interest exclusion is reduced by qualified scholarships that are exempt from tax and other nontaxable payments received for educational expenses (other than gifts and inheritances).

Question No : 10


Under the uniform capitalization rules applicable to property acquired for resale, which of the following costs should be capitalized with respect to inventory if no exceptions are met?



정답:
Explanation:
Choice "d" is correct. Under the uniform capitalization rules, purchasers of inventory for resale may deduct their marketing costs but must capitalize their off-site storage costs.
Choices "a", "b", and "c" are incorrect. Marketing costs are deductible, but off-site storage must be capitalized.

Question No : 11


Which payment(s) is(are) included in a recipient's gross income?
I. Payment to a graduate assistant for a part-time teaching assignment at a university. Teaching is not a requirement toward obtaining the degree.
II. A grant to a Ph.D. candidate for his participation in a university-sponsored research project for the benefit of the university.

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct.
I. A payment to a student for a part-time teaching assignment is taxable income just as a payment for any other campus job would be. This is not a scholarship or fellowship.
II. There is no exclusion in the tax law for amounts paid to a degree candidate for participation in university-sponsored research.

Question No : 12


On December 1, 1997, Krest, a self-employed cash basis taxpayer, borrowed $200,000 to use in her business. The loan was to be repaid on November 30, 1998. Krest paid the entire interest amount of $24,000 on December 1, 1997.
What amount of interest was deductible on Krest's 1997 income tax return?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "b" is correct. Cash basis taxpayers deduct interest in the year paid or the year to which the interest relates, whichever is later. Even though all of the interest on this loan was paid on December 1, 1997, only the interest relating to December 1997 can be deducted in 1997. The question does not give an interest rate, but because the loan is to be repaid in a lump sum at maturity, 1/12 of the interest, or $2,000 applies to each month.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Because $2,000 of the interest relates to 1997, this amount is deductible in 1997.
Choice "c" is incorrect. This is the amount that cannot be deducted until 1998, the year to which the interest relates. Be sure to read questions like this very carefully, because if you had simply misread the question as seeking the amount deductible in 1998, you would get the question wrong despite understanding the rule.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Cash basis taxpayers can deduct interest in the year paid or the year to which the interest relates, whichever is later, thus 11 months of the interest will not be deductible until 1998.

Question No : 13


Baum, an unmarried optometrist and sole proprietor of Optics, buys and maintains a supply of
eyeglasses and frames to sell in the ordinary course of business. In 1999, Optics had $350,000 in
gross business receipts and its year-end inventory was not subject to the uniform capitalization rules.
Baum's 1999 adjusted gross income was $90,000 and Baum qualified to itemize deductions. During
1999, Baum recorded the following information:
Business expenses:



What amount should Baum report as 1999 net earnings from self-employment?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "d" is correct. Baum should report $281,750 as 1999 net earnings from self-employment (line 12 of the Form 1040), calculated as follows:



Choices "a", "b", and "c" are incorrect. Self-employment tax and self-employment health insurance expenses are adjustments from total gross income. They are not deducted from self-employment earnings (i.e., not reported net on line 12 of the Form 1040).
Note: There are many distracters in this question, all relating to items that are either deductible as part of itemized deductions or not deductible. Be careful to read the requirement of the question before spending unnecessary time on the question. The statement that Baum's year-end inventory was not subject to the uniform capitalization rules is a distracter as well. There is not enough information given in the facts to apply the rules if he had been subject to them.

Question No : 14


Adams owns a second residence that is used for both personal and rental purposes. During 2001, Adams used the second residence for 50 days and rented the residence for 200 days.
Which of the following statements is correct?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "c" is correct. Because the second property was personally used more than 14 days, any net loss from the rental of the property will be disallowed.
All related expenses must be prorated between the personal use portion and the rental activity portion.
Prorated depreciation is permitted for the rental activity.

Question No : 15


Darr, an employee of Sorce C corporation, is not a shareholder.
Which of the following would be included in a taxpayer's gross income?

정답:
Explanation:
Choice "d" is correct. An individual receiving common stock for services rendered must recognize the fair market value as ordinary income. Any dividends received on that stock would also result in income recognition.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Employer-provided medical insurance is a tax-free fringe benefit.
Choices "b" and "c" are incorrect. Gifts and inheritances are both tax-free to the recipient. (Remember tax is often paid by the person giving the gift or the estate at death.)

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