Exam 3: Tax Formula and Tax Determination an Overview of Property Transactions

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During 2019, Lisa (age 66) furnished more than 50% of the support of the following persons: ? Her current husband who has no income and is not claimed by anyone else as a dependent. ? Her stepson (age 19) who lives with her and earns $6,000 as a dance instructor.He dropped out of school a year ago. ? Her ex-husband who does not live with her.The divorce occurred two years ago. ? Her former brother-in-law who does not live with her. Presuming that all other dependency tests are met, on a separate return how many dependents may Lisa claim?

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Jason and Peg are married and file a joint return.Both are over 65 years of age and Jason is blind.Their standard deduction for 2019 is $28,300 ($24,400 + $1,300 + $1,300 + $1,300).

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The filing status of a taxpayer (e.g., single, head of household) must be identified before the applicable standard deduction is determined.

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A child who is married cannot be subject to the kiddie tax.

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Perry, a single taxpayer, has taxable income of $178,000 and is in the 32% tax bracket.During 2019, he had the following capital asset transactions: Gain from the sale of a stamp collection (held for 10 years) \ 30,000 Gain from the sale of an investment in land (held for 4 years) 10,000 Gain from the sale of stock investment (held for 8 months) 4,000 Perry's tax consequences from these gains are as follows:

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In January 2019, Jake's wife dies and he does not remarry.For tax year 2019, Jake may not be able to use the filing status available to married persons filing joint returns.

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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.

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The kiddie tax does not apply to a child whose earned income is more than one-half of his or her support.

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Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once. -Kiddie tax applies

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Many taxpayers who previously itemized will start claiming the standard deduction when they purchase a home.

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Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once. -Scholarship funds for room and board

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Matching Regarding classification as a dependent, classify each statement in one of the four categories: -A nephew who lives with taxpayer.

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Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Choice k.may be used more than once. -Relationship test (for dependency exemption purposes)

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In determining whether the gross income test is met for determining dependency status, only the taxable portion of a scholarship is considered.

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In terms of the tax formula applicable to individual taxpayers, which of the following statements, if any, is correct?

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During 2019, Marvin had the following transactions: Salary \ 50,000 Bank loan (proceeds used to buy personal auto) 10,000 Alimony paid (divorce was finalized in 2010). 12,000 Child support paid 6,000 Gift from aunt 20,000 Marvin's AGI is:

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Which of the statements regarding the standard deduction, if any, is correct?

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In 2019, Hal furnishes more than half of the support of his ex-wife and her father, both of whom live with him.The divorce occurred in 2018.Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

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An above-the-line deduction refers to a deduction for AGI.

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Katelyn is divorced and maintains a household in which she and her daughter, Crissa, live.Crissa, age 22, earns $11,000 during 2019 as a model.Katelyn does not qualify for head of household filing status.

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