Exam 1: An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding Federal Tax 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 -No return and statute limitations

A fixture will be subject to the ad valorem tax on personalty rather than the ad valorem tax on realty.

Virtually all state income tax returns contain checkoff boxes for donations to various causes. On what grounds has this procedure been criticized?

The tax law provides various tax credits, deductions, and exclusions that are designed to encourage taxpayers to obtain additional education. These provisions can be justified on both economic and equity grounds.

The ad valorem tax on personal use personalty is more often avoided by taxpayers than the ad valorem tax on business use personalty.

For the tax year 2017, Noah reported gross income of $300,000 on his timely filed Federal income tax return. a.Presuming the general rule applies, when does the statute of limitations on assessments normally expire? b.Suppose Noah inadvertently omitted gross income of $76,000. When does the statute of limitations on assessments expire? c.Suppose the omission was deliberate and not inadvertent. When does the statute of limitations on assessments expire?

Several years ago, Logan purchased extra grazing land for his ranch at a cost of $240,000. In 2017, the land is condemned by the state for development as a highway maintenance depot. Under the condemnation award, Logan receives $600,000 for the land. Within the same year, he replaces the property with other grazing land. What is Logan's tax situation if the replacement land cost: a.$210,000? b.$360,000? c.$630,000? d.Why?

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 -Discriminant Index Function (DIF)

Using the choices provided below, show the justification for each provision of the tax law listed. a.Economic considerations b.Social considerations c.Equity considerations d.​Both a. and b. -A deduction for contributions by an employee to certain retirement plans.

One of the major reasons for the enactment of the Federal estate tax was to prevent large amounts of wealth from being accumulated within the family unit.

For individual taxpayers, the interest rate for income tax refunds (overpayments) is the same as that applicable to assessments (underpayments).

If the tax deficiency is attributable to fraud, the negligence penalty will not be imposed.

Both economic and social considerations can be used to justify:

As a matter of administrative convenience, the IRS would prefer to have Congress decrease (rather than increase) the amount of the standard deduction allowed to individual taxpayers.

Provisions in the tax law that promote energy conservation and more use of alternative (non-fossil) fuels can be justified by:

A characteristic of FUTA is that:

Upon audit by the IRS, Faith is assessed a deficiency of $40,000 of which $25,000 is attributable to negligence. The 20% negligence penalty will apply to $25,000.

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 -Income tax amnesty

Congress reacts to judicial decisions that interpret the tax law in different ways. When it approves of a decision, Congress may act to amend the Code to incorporate the holding. When it disapproves, Congress may amend the Code to nullify its effect. Give an example of each one of these congressional reactions.

Social considerations can be used to justify: