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Evaluate the following statements: Evaluate the following statements:   A)  Only I is true. B)  Only III is true. C)  Only I and III are true. D)  I, II, and III are true. E)  None of the above.


A) Only I is true.
B) Only III is true.
C) Only I and III are true.
D) I, II, and III are true.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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The plant union is negotiating with the Eagle Company,which is on the verge of bankruptcy.Eagle has offered to pay for the employees' hospitalization insurance in exchange for a wage reduction.The employees each currently pay premiums of $4,000 a year for their insurance.


A) If an employee's wages are reduced by $5,000 and the employee is in the 28% marginal tax bracket, the employee would benefit from the offer.
B) If an employee's wages are reduced by $4,000 and the employee is in the 15% marginal tax bracket, the employee would benefit from the offer.
C) If an employee's wages are reduced by $6,000 and the employee is in the 35% marginal tax bracket, the employee would benefit from the offer.
D) a., b., and c.
E) None of the above.

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

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What Federal income tax benefits are provided for college students?

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The Federal income tax system provides d...

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If a tax-exempt bond will yield approximately .65 (1 - .35)times the yield on a taxable bond of equal risk,who benefits from the tax exemption: the Federal government,the state and local governments who issue the bonds,or the investors?

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Harold bought land from Jewel for $150,000.Harold paid $50,000 cash and gave Jewel an 8% note for $100,000.The note was to be paid over a five-year period.When the balance on the note was $80,000,Jewel began having financial difficulties.To accelerate her cash inflows,Jewel agreed to accept $60,000 cash from Harold in final payment of the note principal.


A) Harold must recognize $20,000 ($80,000 - $60,000) of gross income.
B) Harold is not required to recognize gross income, but must reduce his cost basis in the land to $130,000.
C) Harold is not required to recognize gross income, since he paid the debt before it was due.
D) Jewel must recognize gross income of $20,000 ($80,000 - $60,000) from discharge of the debt.
E) None of the above.

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

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Carla is a deputy sheriff.Her employer requires that she live in the county where she is employed.Housing is very expensive; so the county agreed to pay her $4,800 per year to cover the higher cost of housing.Carla must include the housing supplement in her gross income.

A) True
B) False

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In 2012,Bob's unincorporated business has a net loss of $30,000.Bob has investment income of $40,000.Itemized deductions and personal exemptions total $26,000.Thus,on his 2012 tax return,his taxable income was a negative $16,000.In 2012,Bob discovered that an employee has stolen $25,000 (pocketing the proceeds from unrecorded sales)from the business.This $25,000 theft loss is included in calculating the net loss of Bob's business of $30,000.In 2013,Bob recovers the $25,000 from the former employee.How can the tax benefit rule assist Bob in 2013?

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Bob realizes a $25,000 increase in wealt...

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Generally,a U.S.citizen is required to include in gross income the salary and wages earned while working in a foreign country even if the foreign country taxes the income.

A) True
B) False

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Heather is a full-time employee of the Drake Company and participates in the company's flexible spending plan that is available to all employees.Which of the following is correct?


A) Heather reduced her salary by $1,200, actually spent $1,500, and received only $1,200 as reimbursement for her medical expenses. Heather's gross income will be reduced by $1,500.
B) Heather reduced her salary by $1,200, and received only $900 as reimbursement for her actual medical expenses. She is not refunded the $300 remaining balance, but her gross income is reduced by $1,200.
C) Heather reduced her salary by $1,200, and received only $800 as reimbursement for her medical expenses. She is not refunded the $400. Her gross income is reduced by $800.
D) Heather reduced her salary by $1,200, and received only $900 as reimbursement for her medical expenses. She forfeits the $300. Her gross income is reduced by $300.
E) None of the above.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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In 2012,Theresa was in an automobile accident and suffered physical injuries.The accident was caused by Ramon's negligence.In 2013,Theresa collected from his insurance company.She received $15,000 for loss of income,$25,000 punitive damages,and $8,000 for medical expenses which she had deducted on her 2012 tax return (the amount in excess of 7.5% of adjusted gross income).As a result of the above,Theresa's 2013 gross income is increased by $33,000.

A) True
B) False

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Members of a research team must include in gross income the value of their lodging furnished at the research base located at the South Pole.

A) True
B) False

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A U.S.citizen worked in a foreign country for the period July 1,2011 through August 1,2012.Her salary was $10,000 per month.Also,in 2011 she received $5,000 in dividends from foreign corporations (not qualified dividends) .No dividends were received in 2012.Which of the following is correct?


A) The taxpayer can exclude $60,000 from U.S. gross income for 2011 because the total salary earned in the foreign country in 2011 was less than the annual foreign earned income exclusion, but the dividends of $5,000 must be included in gross income.
B) The taxpayer can exclude a portion of the compensation income from U.S. gross income in 2011 and 2012, but must include the dividend income of $5,000 in gross income.
C) The taxpayer can exclude from U.S. gross income $60,000 salary in 2011, but in 2011 the taxpayer will exceed the twelve month limitation and, therefore, all of the 2012 compensation must be included in gross income. All of the dividends must be included in 2011 gross income.
D) The taxpayer can exclude a portion of the salary from U.S. gross income in 2011 and 2012, and all of the dividend income.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Louise works in a foreign branch of her employer's business.She earned $5,000 per month throughout the relevant period.


A) If Louise worked in the foreign branch from May 1, 2011 until October 31, 2012, she may exclude $40,000 from gross income in 2011 and exclude $50,000 in 2012.
B) If Louise worked in the foreign branch from May 1, 2011 until October 31, 2012, she cannot exclude anything from gross income because she was not present in the country for 330 days in either year.
C) If Louise began work in the foreign country on May 1, 2011, she must work through November 30, 2012 in order to exclude $55,000 from gross income in 2012 but none in 2011.
D) Louise will not be allowed to exclude any foreign earned income because she made less than $95,100.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Tonya is a cash basis taxpayer.In 2012,she paid state income taxes of $6,000.In early 2013,she filed her 2012 state income tax return and received a $600 refund.


A) If Tonya itemized her deductions in 2012 on her Federal income tax return and her itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction by at least $600, she must amend her 2012 return to reduce her itemized deductions.
B) If Tonya itemized her deductions in 2012 on her Federal income tax return and her itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction by at least $600, she must include the $600 in her 2013 gross income.
C) If Tonya itemized her deductions in 2012, she must amend her 2012 Federal income tax return and use the standard deduction.
D) Tonya must recognize $600 as income from discharge of indebtedness.
E) None of the above.

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

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Sharon had some insider information about a corporate takeover.She unintentionally informed a friend,who immediately bought the stock in the target corporation.The takeover occurred and the friend made a substantial profit from buying and selling the stock.The friend told Sharon about his stock dealings,and gave her a pearl necklace because she "made it all possible." The necklace was worth $10,000,but she already owned more jewelry than she desired.


A) The necklace is a nontaxable gift received by Sharon because the friend was not legally required to make the gift.
B) The value of the necklace is not included in Sharon's gross income unless she sells it.
C) The value of the necklace is not included in Sharon's gross income because passing the information was an illegal act and the SEC can confiscate the necklace.
D) The value of the necklace must be included in Sharon's gross income for the tax year it was received by her.
E) None of the above.

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

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