Exam 1: An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding the Federal Law

Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once. a.3 years from date return is filed b.3 years from due date of return c.20% of underpayment d.5% per month (25% limit) e.0.5% per month (25% limit) f.Conducted at IRS office g.Conducted at taxpayer's office h.6 years i.45-day grace period allowed to IRS j.No statute of limitations (period remains open) k.75% of underpayment l.No correct match provided -Early filing and statute of limitations (deficiency situations)

Melinda has been referred to you by one of your clients.In the past,she has prepared her own income tax returns,but she has become overwhelmed by the increased complexity of the tax law.Consequently,Melinda wants you to prepare her return for calendar year 2016.In reviewing her 2015 return,you note that she has claimed as a deduction the entire cost of a business building that should have been capitalized and depreciated.What course of action should you follow?

Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once or not at all. a.Deferral of gains from involuntary conversions b.Carryback and carryforward of net operating losses c."No change" is one possible result d.State income tax applied to visiting nonresident e.IRS special agent f.Undoing the "piggyback" result g.Ideal budget goal as to new tax legislation h.Every state that has a general sales tax has one i.Imposed by all states and the Federal government j.Imposed by some states but not the Federal government k.Imposed only by the Federal government l.No correct match provided -Tax fraud suspected

Even if property tax rates are not changed,the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on realty may not remain the same.

Taxes levied by all states include:

Which,if any,of the following transactions will decrease a taxing jurisdiction's ad valorem tax revenue imposed on real estate?

The Federal gas-guzzler tax applies only to automobiles manufactured overseas and imported into the U.S.

The tax law allows an income tax deduction (or a credit)for foreign income taxes.Explain why.

Which,if any,of the following transactions will increase a taxing jurisdiction's revenue from the ad valorem tax imposed on real estate?

The proposed flat tax:

If more IRS audits are producing a greater number of no change results,this indicates increased compliance on the part of taxpayers.

To lessen,or eliminate,the effect of multiple taxation,a taxpayer who is subject to both foreign and U.S.income taxes on the same income is allowed either a deduction or a credit for the foreign tax paid.

In late June 2016,Art is audited by the state and a large deficiency is assessed.In November of the same year,his Federal income tax return is audited by the IRS.What has probably happened?

Which,if any,is not one of Adam Smith's canons of taxation?

Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once or not at all. a.Deferral of gains from involuntary conversions b.Carryback and carryforward of net operating losses c."No change" is one possible result d.State income tax applied to visiting nonresident e.IRS special agent f.Undoing the "piggyback" result g.Ideal budget goal as to new tax legislation h.Every state that has a general sales tax has one i.Imposed by all states and the Federal government j.Imposed by some states but not the Federal government k.Imposed only by the Federal government l.No correct match provided -Decoupling

Jason's business warehouse is destroyed by fire.As the insurance proceeds exceed the basis of the property,a gain results.If Jason shortly reinvests the proceeds in a new warehouse,no gain is recognized due to the application of the wherewithal to pay concept.

Not all of the states that impose a general sales tax also have a use tax.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the audit process?

A landlord leases property upon which the tenant makes improvements.The improvements are significant and are not made in lieu of rent.At the end of the lease,the value of the improvements are not income to the landlord.This rule is an example of:

In 1985,Roy leased real estate to Drab Corporation for 20 years.Drab Corporation made significant capital improvements to the property.In 2005,Drab decides not to renew the lease and vacates the property.At that time,the value of the improvements is $800,000.Roy sells the real estate in 2016 for $1,200,000 of which $900,000 is attributable to the improvements.When is Roy taxed on the improvements made by Drab Corporation?