Questions from Federal Taxation


Q: Classify each of the following expenditures paid in 2021 as a deduction

Classify each of the following expenditures paid in 2021 as a deduction for AGI, a deduction from AGI, or not deductible: a. Barak contributes to his H.R. 10 plan (i.e., a retirement plan for a self-e...

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Q: Jayden calculates his 2021 income tax by using both the Tax Tables

Jayden calculates his 2021 income tax by using both the Tax Tables and the Tax Rate Schedules. Because the Tax Rate Schedules yield a slightly lower tax liability, he plans to pay this amount. a. Why...

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Q: On May 28, 2021, Mary purchased and placed in service

On May 28, 2021, Mary purchased and placed in service a new $60,000 car. The car was used 60% for business, 20% for production of income, and 20% for personal use in 2021. In 2022, the usage changed t...

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Q: Dennis Harding is considering acquiring a new automobile that he will use

Dennis Harding is considering acquiring a new automobile that he will use 100% for business. The purchase price of the automobile would be $64,500. If Dennis leased the car for five years, the lease p...

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Q: Jamie purchased $100,000 of new office furniture for her

Jamie purchased $100,000 of new office furniture for her business in June of the current year. Jamie understands that if she elects to use ADS to compute her regular income tax, there will be no diffe...

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Q: Jackson, a self-employed taxpayer, uses his automobile 90

Jackson, a self-employed taxpayer, uses his automobile 90% for business and during 2021 drove a total of 14,000 business miles. Information regarding his car expenses is listed below. Business parking...

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Q: On July 1, 2017, Brent purchases a new automobile for

On July 1, 2017, Brent purchases a new automobile for $40,000. He uses the car 80% for business and drives the car as follows: 8,000 miles in 2017, 19,000 miles in 2018, 20,000 miles in 2019, and 15,0...

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Q: In June 2021, Enrique and Denisse Espinosa traveled to Denver to

In June 2021, Enrique and Denisse Espinosa traveled to Denver to attend a three-day conference sponsored by the American Society of Implant Dentistry. Denisse, a self-employed practicing oral surgeon,...

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Q: Kim works for a clothing manufacturer as a dress designer. During

Kim works for a clothing manufacturer as a dress designer. During 2021, she travels to New York City to attend five days of fashion shows and then spends three days sightseeing. Her expenses are as fo...

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Q: During 2021, José, a self-employed technology consultant,

During 2021, José, a self-employed technology consultant, made gifts in the following amounts: To Haley (José’s personal assistant) at Christmas …………………………………..$36 To Darryl (a key client)—$3 was for...

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